Educational Support (Intensive) - 997
Overview
Note: This program is being delivered through Continuing Education as of Fall 2020. Applicants need to select only one option (full-time or part-time) when applying at ontariocolleges.ca. You will receive an offer to only one option if you apply to both. You will be able to determine your study timeline (full-time or part-time) based on your course schedule. Your status will be determined at the time of course registration.
Visit the Educational Support (Intensive) program page for more information on full-time and part-time options.
Program Highlights
- With a high demand for Education Support graduates in all area school boards, many students are hired upon graduation.
What you'll learn
- Develop skills to work with and support students with exceptionalities across a variety of settings.
- Assist students with academics, behaviour, life skills and personal care in a school or alternative setting.
- Use technology and implement strategies to maximize student learning and success.
Program Length
1 academic year (2 semesters - period of 8 months), September to April
Important Academic Dates
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Program delivery
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2020 - 2021 Domestic Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $704.51 | $698.20 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,058.55 | $2,052.24 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $4,110.79 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- Full Cost Breakdown
2020 - 2021 International Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $7,879.00 | $7,935.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Per Semester | $8,329.00 | $8,310.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $16,639.00 |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
- Financial Assistance
- Second Career Letters
- View the Additional Information Tab for any additional costs
Admission
Admission
- Allied University degree or college diploma in Health Sciences or Human Services (70% guideline) with at least one course in developmental or abnormal psychology
- Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended
- iPads are required to be used in this program
- Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
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Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- 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
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Experiential Learning
Work Experience
How you'll gain skills
- Transfer theory to practice in field placement experiences.
- 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 for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter or continue in a placement while in the program
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.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into the Educational Support (Intensive) program:
Graduates from the Educational Support (Intensive) program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs:
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Concurrent Disorders
- Mental Health and Disability Management
- Brain Disorders Management
- Expressive Arts
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
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
- Full-time educational assistants are represented by their local union unique to each board of education.
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
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.
Additional Information
Additional Information
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@mohawkcollege.ca
Faculty
Program Coordinator

Linda Jones
Faculty
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Phone: 1-905-575-2254
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Philippines: 180011102544
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*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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Program Coordinator

Linda Jones
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