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Educational Assistant Diploma (Part-time)
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Through the Educational Assistant Diploma at The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education, you will gain both the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to become a confident and effective presence in the classroom. Since its inception in 1987, the Educational Assistant Diploma Program has provided innovative and valuable training for students to become qualified and knowledgeable educational assistants supporting our school system. Students have the opportunity to share experiences with other educational assistants and gain a broader view of current practices within the school system. Key topics explored include development, resiliency, language, and behaviour.
The part-time Educational Assistant Diploma is offered in our blended format combining self-directed learning with a weekly live check-in online.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, contact us at pacept@uwinnipeg.ca
Domestic
Online
Duration
To graduate, students have up to five years to complete the 348 hours of study. Students may take courses without pursuing the diploma (with the exception of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention).
Sessions of study begin in September, January, and April.
Course schedules are subject to change, depending upon enrollment.
Tuition & Fees
$4,200 - Dependent on course selection.
Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are tentative.
Objectives & Outcomes
OBJECTIVES
- A thorough understanding of the school system
- Knowledge about current education and school-law issues and how they affect the educational assistant’s role
- A practical understanding of exceptional children and how to help them
- Knowledge about language development, human development and how students learn
OUTCOMES
- Studying strategies
- Ability to incorporate individual learning styles into the classroom
- Learning disability remediation
- Ability to work with exceptional students
- Math, reading and writing remediation
- Competence observing and recording student behaviour
- Ability to work with violent or aggressive students
- Behaviour management techniques
Admission Requirements
- Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
OR
- Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Courses & Descriptions
Additional Elective Comments
Workshops
Completion of 48 hours of one-day (6 hour) and/or two-day (12 hour) workshops. Workshop offerings vary, check timetable for availability.
Career Opportunities
FAQ
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Articulation For Credit
Graduates of the Educational Assistant Diploma Program may be eligible for a maximum of 12 credit hours in the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg. Learn more about Pathways to UW.
Tech Requirements
In order to complete the diploma online, students must have regular access to a computer with internet connection. Computers should meet the minimum specification listed below.
For Apple computers
- At least MAC OSX or newer
- Sound card, speakers or headphones, and microphones (built in or external)
- Webcam (built in or external)
For PC computers
- Windows XP Operating System or newer
- Sound card, speakers or headphones and microphone (built in or external)
- Webcam (built in or external)
Internet Service Provider
- 300 kbps high speed internet connection (ADSL or Cable) is recommended.
Browsers
- Mac: Firefox (newest version), Chrome (newest version), Safari 5.1 or 6.0
- PC: Firefox (newest version), Chrome (newest version), Internet Explorer 9 or 10
Applications (the programs you have on your computer)
- Word processing program like Microsoft Word, Pages, or Goggle Docs.
- Presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint or Keynote
- Skype, Zoom, or other video conferencing tools will be used for weekly check-ins and/or for courses requiring collaboration.
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Completion of 90 credit hours from the following courses is required to fulfill the elective requirement. Course offering varies by term.