Educational Support - 747

Ontario College Diploma
Two years
OSAP Checkmark OSAP Eligible
Make a difference as an Educational Assistant providing support to exceptional students experiencing physical, emotional or behavioural challenges.

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.

Admission

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent

Options are available for mature applicants.

Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language

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Tuition and Fees

2023 - 2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$864.60$758.46
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Compulsory Program Fees$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$2,218.64$2,112.50
Total 1st Year Fees$4,331.14

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2023 - 2024 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,355.00$8,355.00
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Per Semester$8,805.00$8,730.00
Total 1st Year Fees$17,535.00

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.

Additional Information

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:

Apply for Awards:

By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

Click on the course title for a course description.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the Educational Support - 747 from the following programs:

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the Educational Support - 747 to the following programs:

Concurrent Disorders

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Six Nations Polytechnic - Brantford (SB)
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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

Program Name
See below for Educational Support pathways
Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services

Location

1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada

Davenport University

Program Name
See below for Educational Support pathways
Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Business Administration General Business

  • Option II
Location

6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States

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.

Tech requirements

Minimum iPad Requirements

iPads are required to be used in this program.

Educational Support iPad Program

An iPad purchase is required for this program. Access to an iPad and program related software allows students to work on accessibility and communication tools and educational applications. This reflects a trend in the industry and dovetails with Mohawk's emphasis on anytime/anywhere blended learning.

If you already own an Apple iPad which meets our minimum standard of running the required software, a new purchase will not be required.

We currently have a partnership agreement with Apple Canada and are pleased to provide you with access to Mohawk's Online Apple Store, where you will receive educational discounts. Please note that these specifications may be subject to change based on Apple's release of new hardware.

We have provided the minimum requirement information for your iPad at our online store.

To Access Mohawk's Custom Online Store: 
Log into your MyMohawk account with your MohawkID and password click on the Technology Solutions tab and navigate to the Computer Store.

Minimum iPad Specifications

The minimum configuration recommendation is the iPad fourth generation or newer, iPad Air, iPad Mini or iPad Mini with retina display - as shown in recommended systems. It includes the following specifications:

  • Wi-fi 16 GB Capacity

Mohawk College makes every effort to keep all our educational costs to a minimum, these costs are subject to change. Additional costs may apply.

Various iPads with Different Apps Showing

For iPad questions, please email linda.jones [at] mohawkcollege.ca (linda[dot]jones[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

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

Faculty

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*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.

Accessible Learning Services

Are you a student with a confirmed or suspected disability? Visit our Accessible Learning Services website to discover how we can help you.

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Jan 2026
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