Educational Support
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 3 field placements |
Study language | English |
Course code | PCESD |
Tuition fee | CA$18,117.50 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Sheridan’s two-year Educational Support diploma program prepares you to work in a school setting supporting students with special needs.
Outstanding career preparation
This program will equip you with the skills you need to support students with a range of special needs. You’ll use modified curricula and materials, including assistive technology, to accommodate their diverse strengths and developmental needs, and you’ll learn to maintain a safe and professional environment that promotes students’ well being.
Things you’ll do and learn
- Respond to and assist with personal care needs of students in educational settings from kindergarten through high school.
- Work as part of the educational team with specialists and family members.
- Report information related to the learning environment.
- Support inclusion of the student to aid his or her social development and sense of belonging.
Field placements
In Terms 2, 3 and 4, you’ll be placed in a school where you’ll support students with special needs in the classroom. Sheridan arranges the field placement experience for you. During your placement, you’ll encounter students with a range of exceptionalities including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behaviour disorders, visual and hearing impairments, autism and learning disabilities.
Additional information
You’ll learn from professors with specialized graduate degrees and who are highly experienced in the field of special education. Your classroom activities will include:
- Group seminars and cooperative learning.
- Reflective practice linked to field placement experiences.
- Lectures combined with activity-based learning that incorporates the laptop.
The Educational Support program uses laptop computers for in-class work and home assignments. All course materials are web-supported, with materials available to you 24/7 through your laptop and the Internet. Your learning opportunities will be greatly enhanced by having increased access to the Internet, learning resources and your classmates.
Career opportunities
When you complete your Educational Support diploma program, you’ll be ready to seek employment in a public or private school supporting learners with special needs, or in a social-or health-based program with a special education component.