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This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
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Fort St. John
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Description:
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This diploma program enables graduates of the Education Assistant Certificate program to further their knowledge, skills and abilities working with children and youth in regular elementary and secondary classrooms. The program may lead to further laddering educational opportunities in the areas of Child and Youth Care and other educational related fields.
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Certification:
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Education Assistant Diploma
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Program Contact:
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Kathy Handley
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Dean:
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Craig Herbert
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Admission Requirements:
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Northern Lights Education Assistant Certificate applicants will submit a letter of intent to continue their studies into the Education Assistant Diploma (EAD) program.
New Applicants will submit:
1. Northern Lights College application specifying entrance to the Education Assistant Diploma program and applicable application fee
2. A comprehensive letter stating your background, interest, and goals for taking the Education Assistant Diploma Program
3. Two current letters of reference (must be written and dated within the last year) one must be from a recent employer and one personal (from a non-family member preferably attesting to the applicant's suitability for working with children and youth)
4. A current certificate of good health from your doctor (form included in application package on website)
Proof of high school completion, or equivalent. Mature students lacking high school completion may be considered for admission.
5. Successful completion of grade 12 English, or BC Grade 12 English First Peoples with a grade of C (60%) or better
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A total language score of grade 12 or higher on the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)
6. Official Transcripts from all previous post secondary institutions attended
*Official transcripts are sealed by the sending institute. They must be received by the Human Development and Education Care (HDEC) Department in unopened (sealed) condition.
Secondary School Dual Credit Students will additionally need to submit:
a) Copy of dual credit application completed at local secondary school
b) Documented evidence of successful grade 11 completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Criminal Record Check (CRR) will be required for entrance to any school or child care program students will be observing or practice teaching in. The HDEC office does not require a copy of the CRR.
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Program Length (Weeks):
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64 (16 months full-time or part-time studies over two or more years
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Program Length (Hours):
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810 theory course ho
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Program Intake Start:
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September, January, May (See Additional Information)
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Program Intake Finish:
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April, December (See Additional Information)
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Available Seats:
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Based on Capacity
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Application Deadline:
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Varies - see Additional Information
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Career Prospects:
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Qualified Education Assistant Diploma grads are employed in public, private and independent schools around the province. Graduates of the Northern Lights College program may seek a variety of positions in elementary and secondary education settings including Special Needs Support Worker, Personal Care Attendant, and Playground and/or School Supervision Monitor. Education Assistants may be employed to provide support to children with varying levels of special needs or they may provide general support to Classroom Teachers in the delivery of educational programs to a number of children or the entire class.
Students are encouraged to research employment prospects in their community and local School Districts prior to applying to the program.
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Affiliations:
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N/A
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Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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- Instructor Related Fees
- Textbooks: Costs vary
- Publishing Royalties (readings): Costs vary
- EAD students must obtain a Criminal Record Check through the local RCMP detachment, and provide a copy to the School District Administration, local private school or independent School where the student will be completing a practicum.
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Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:
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Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
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Required Minimum Grade:
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60%
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Residency Requirements:
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25%
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Additional Information:
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Program Intake:
Full-time - 16 month (2 years)( 4 semesters) September and January
Part-time - May begin the program in September, January, or April.
Application Deadline:
May 1 for Fall (September) Admission; October 1 for Winter (January) Admission and February 1 for Spring (April) Admission
Required Minimum Grade:
60% or a 'C' within each course
Location:
Distributed delivery - the entire program is completed through distance education using a blended model, including online and teleconference modes of delivery.
Students complete practica within their own communities provided the options exist for acceptable placements. Students unable to locate suitable practicum placements in their own community, may need to relocate to another community for one or more of the practica.
Face-to-face offerings are available within the Northern Lights College Region (contingent on student enrollment or special project offering).
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