Credential:
Certificate
Program length
2 Terms
Area:
Community Studies
School:
School of Community Studies
The Education Assistant program at Bow Valley College is designed to provide students with a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to enable program graduates to provide high-quality classroom experiences for children and adolescents with a broad range of abilities and needs.
This program is offered in a Competency-Based Education format. This format allows students to complete courses without coming to campus. There are no in-person courses in this program, but there are instructors available in person and online through MS Teams to assist students.
Students with or without previous education or experience in the Education Assistant profession are supported through a range of teaching and assessment methods.
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The Education Assistant program includes a practicum placement in agencies where employers require a Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS). Results of this check may restrict opportunities for placement in a practicum. The PIC must be obtained before the start of the practicum.
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.
You need one of the following options:
For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.
Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
+1 403-410-1400
1-866-428-2669 (toll free)
