Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, Powell River

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Program types
Undergraduate
Credential
Certificate
Length
8 months
Start date
September
Tuition*
$5,100 total

Overview

The Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate includes both theoretical studies and practical applications for working with people who have disabilities, across the life span. The core and specialty courses provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in schools and community. This eight-month educational assistants’ certificate program prepares graduates for work in public and private schools, and in community and residential programs for people with disabilities. Students can study full- or part-time, and benefit from hands-on training with experienced instructors who care about your success.

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