Education Assistance and Inclusion (Certificate)
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
CTEACI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Education Assist. and Inclus.
Date of first offering
Start term
202330
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Education Assistance and Inclusion
Length of program
One year
Credits
30.00
Admissions requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have completed 9 or more post-secondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5) for admission into any FACS program.
- Provide evidence of completion of at least 60 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in a field-related setting. Applicants will be mailed a verification of volunteer/work experience form after they have applied to the program. Forms are to be completed by the applicant's direct supervisor.
- Two additional professional reference letters attesting to the applicant's suitability to the program.
- A current resume.
- A letter of intent from the applicant, stating the reasons for choosing the program, long and short term goals, and the applicant's related strengths and limitations.
- Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the department to further determine suitability to the program.
- A Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by Enrolment Services).
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College. Transfer credits from other institutions and/or course credits from Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) are not considered Douglas College credits.
- Students are required to submit a copy of a current First Aid with CPR Certificate. The course may be Standard or Emergency First Aid, with the training consisting of a minimum of 8 hours. The CPR includes training for either or both adult and child.
- In good academic standing.
- Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 4 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.
Course Requirements:
|
Course Number |
Course Title | Credits |
| CFCS 1130 | Change and Development: Lifespan | 3.00 |
| DACS 1140 | Introduction to Practice | 3.00 |
| DACS 1152 | Supporting Social Emotional Learning and Wellness in Self and Others | 3.00 |
| DACS 1170 (see note 1) | Characteristics of Exceptionalities | 3.00 |
| DACS 1250 | Teaching and Learning: Universal Design for Learning | 3.00 |
| DACS 1257 | Supporting Communication | 1.50 |
| DACS 1258 (see note 2) | Supporting Communication and Behaviour | 3.00 |
| DACS 2320 (see note 1) | Working with Others | 3.00 |
| DACS 2370 | Personal Assistance | 1.50 |
| DACS 1244 | EA Practicum 1 | 3.00 |
| DACS 1245 | EA Practicum 2 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 30.00 |
Notes:
1. For students admitted to the program prior to Fall 2020: (a) CCSD 1170 and BHIN 1230 or CCSD 1170 and CCSD 1121 or BHIN 1230 and CCSD 1170 may be used as a substitution for DACS 1170 and (b) CMNS 1210, or CMNS 1216, or CMNS 1217, or CMNS 2316, or CMNS 2317 may be used as a substitution for DACS 2320.