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1 yr (2 semesters)
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
This program was designed specifically for those who have completed university or college programs. It is also open to those already working in the school system as Educational Assistants who wish to further their understanding of exceptionalities in Ontario classrooms and obtain an Ontario College Diploma.
In Semesters 1 and 2, 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 experience, you'll encounter students with a range of exceptionalities including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioural disorders, visual or hearing impairments and autism.
You’ll learn from professors with specialized graduate degrees and who are highly experienced in the field of special education. Your Educational Support classroom activities will include:
The Educational Support Fast Track Intensive 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.
The Educational Support Fast Track Intensive program offers course-based registration, which allows you to create your own timetable (based on course availability) by selecting the days/times that work best for you. You can choose to take a full-time course load or study part-time during the day or evening.
Please note that the courses offered in the part-time option are identical to those in the full-time option, and the graduation requirements are the same. However, it will take you longer to complete the diploma on a part-time basis and there may be financial implications to consider. If you are unsure of the financial or academic consequences of attending part-time, you should contact the Program Academic Advisor, the Office of the Registrar or the Student Advisement Centre for more information.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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EDUC 25738 | Educational and Assistive Technology | 4 |
EDUC 18081 | Teaching and Learning Strategies | 3 |
FLPL 20102 | Intensive Orientation, Seminar and Placement | 5 |
COMM 24049 | Working with Teams | 3 |
PSYC 28823 | Challenging Behaviours and Discipline | 4 |
EDUC 15586 | Physical Exceptionalities and Personal Care | 3 |
Total: | 22 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
EDUC 15436 | Intellectual, Sensory and Learning Disabilities | 4 |
EDUC 16859 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
EDUC 20123 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDUC 19599 | Disability Issues | 3 |
EDUC 27370 | Assessment in Education | 3 |
EDUC 26048 | Communication Disorders | 3 |
FLPL 26367 | Field Seminar and Placement 3 | 4 |
Total: | 23 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
and/or
Note: The Educational Support student must have the energy and stamina to respond to the physical demands associated with the role of the assistant.
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement and related courses, and/or demonstrated experience.
Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 2 years Program code: PEDSI
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Part-time Program code: PEDSI
Start date | Campus | Status |
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May 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
May 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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