Educational Support
747
The Educational Support program intakes are for online program delivery through Continuing Education, allowing students to complete their diploma online on a full-time or part-time basis.
For more information on admission or program delivery, please visit the Continuing Education program webpage.
Program Highlights
- Graduates are in high demand in all area school boards and many are hired upon graduation.
- Work in inclusive or specialized classrooms to maximize student learning.
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of an educational assistant on a school team.
- Develop skills to work with and support students with exceptionalities across a variety of settings - elementary, high school and college.
- Assist students with academics, behaviour, life skills and personal care in a school or alternative setting.
- Utilize technology and implement strategies to maximize student learning and success, an IPad is required to use the many Education Apps available.
Program Length
2 academic years (4 semesters)
Fast Track - allows students to complete the two-year (4 semester), ES Diploma program in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will be in class during the summer.
Course Overview & Descriptions
Click on the course title for a course description.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Admission
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Options are available for mature applicants.
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Tuition and Fees
Continuing Education students will register and pay on a course-by-course basis. Students will pay for each course selected during the registration process. The Continuing Education course cost breakdown can be found on the Fees and Financial Information webpage. OntarioLearn fees will be charged where applicable.
Learn more about this programs Continuing Education Tuition and Fees including PC/Laptop Requirement and Text book needs.
Additional Information
- Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
- For international students: If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make
- Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Continuing Education Awards:
By submitting a Continuing Education (CE) Bursaries Application every semester, students are considered for Mohawk College bursaries, donor-based awards, and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
- Transfer theory to practice in field placement experiences.
- Three 20-day placements in elementary, secondary and special class environments in various school boards.
- Test and apply course concepts using educational technology in our labs.
Field Placements
- Field placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. As such, students shall be expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending field placement activity. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to field placements
- Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter field placement
Become an Agency
If you would like to become an Agency that takes students on placement from Mohawk College's Community Studies programs, please visit the Community Services Field Placements page.
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Educational Support - 747 from the following programs:
Career Pathways
Receiving Program
Educational Support
Transfer to
You can transfer from the Educational Support - 747 to the following programs:
Early Childhood Education (Intensive)
Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Recreation Therapy (Intensive)
Child and Youth Care
Autism and Behavioural Science
Brain Disorders Management
Concurrent Disorders
Mental Health and Disability Management
Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.
Transfer From Educational Support To
Athabasca University
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.
Additional Information
- Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment.
- Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended
Tech requirements
Minimum iPad Requirements
iPads are required to be used in this program.
Mohawk College makes every effort to keep all our educational costs to a minimum, these costs are subject to change. Additional costs may apply.
For iPad questions, please email linda.jones [at] mohawkcollege.ca (linda[dot]jones[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Educational Assistant
- Learning Facilitator
Where you could work includes:
- School Boards
- Private Schools
- Community Facilities offering Special Education
- College and Postsecondary Programs
Opportunities for grads
- Work within a unionized environment
- Each union is unique with the Board of Education that it represents
- Opportunities for a graduate to register with their local union when they become an Educational Assistant.
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You are considered a Domestic applicant if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident that resides inside or outside of Canada.
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