University Certificate - Educational Assistant

The Educational Assistant program prepares graduates to assist teachers in developing and implementing appropriate instructional programs and methods within educational settings. The implementation of inclusive educational policies for students has created a strong demand for trained educational assistants. The certificate provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge combined with practical strategies to support the classroom instructional, behavioral, and social needs of diverse students.

Educational assistants are employed as valuable members of learning teams in a variety of educational settings including preschool early intervention programs, kindergarten through grade 12, and post-secondary programs. The demand for program graduates in the field continues to be high.