Connect your passion for supporting children and youth with in the Education Assistant (EA) Certificate program at Capilano University.

This 16-month, part-time – evenings and weekends – program will begin in September and will give you the theory and practical strategies to help children and adolescents in the school system.

Education Assistants support students in K – 12 who present with a wide range of abilities.

EAs are in high demand in B.C., the province is experiencing a critical shortage of trained and certified professionals for on-call, part-time or full-time positions.

Find out more about the Education Assistant program below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Continuation requirement: a student who fails any course may not be allowed to continue in the program.

Graduation requirement: students must pass all courses and practicum achieving a CGPA of B or better.

Learning outcomes

• Effectively support and advocate inclusionary practices for all students Kindergarten – grade 12 presenting with a wide range of abilities.
• Use appropriate technology to support students presenting with a wide range of abilities so that these students can participate productively as members of a community of learners.
• Apply practical knowledge of accommodation strategies to transfer a student’s IEP (individualized education plan) into appropriate and meaningful activities.
• Demonstrate mastery upon completion of EA program by achieving minimum program B average in all coursework, and credit status in practicum.
• Support a work atmosphere of team collaboration conducive to performance excellence, personal growth, professional growth and work satisfaction.