Program Overview

Educational Assistant Certificate Program

Overview

The Educational Assistant program is a one-year certificate program offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students with diverse learning needs in inclusive classrooms.

Program Details

• Start Date: September
• Length: 36 weeks
• Locations: Regina, Saskatoon

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.

ACCUPLACER

• 250 Arithmetic
• 250 Reading
• 245 Writing
• 5 Writeplacer

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits.

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated Tuition: $8,040 (subject to change)
• International Students: View tuition rates for international students.

Courses

Semester 1

• EDUC-180: Supporting Instruction I (3 credits)
• HUMD-100: Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
• HUMD-101: Guiding Behaviour (4 credits)
• PD-101: Professionalism in the Educational Setting (4 credits)
• PRAC-174: Practicum 1 (8 credits)
• SPSY-281: Studies of Exceptionality A (3 credits)

Semester 2

• CLTR-180: Culture and Diversity (3 credits)
• COMM-291: Interpersonal Communications (2 credits)
• EDUC-181: Supporting Instruction 2 (4 credits)
• FMLY-181: Family Dynamics (3 credits)
• JOBS-125: Essential Job Skills (1 credit)
• PERS-103: Basic Care Skills (3 credits)
• PERS-104: Personal Wellness (3 credits)
• SPSY-282: Studies of Exceptionality B (3 credits)

Semester 3

• PRAC-175: Practicum 2 (8 credits)

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Student Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Related Programs

• Child and Youth Care
• Early Childhood Education
• Therapeutic Recreation

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

Educational Assistant graduates work in elementary, junior high, and high schools in communities around the province. School divisions offer full-time, part-time, and casual positions.

Potential Careers

• Educational Assistant: Elementary & secondary school assistants (43100)