Academic Calendar

Education Assistant


English language proficiency requirements

Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the English language entrance proficiency requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the University Foundations program with lower levels of language proficiency.

Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

EDAS 131

6 credits

Education Assistant Practicum

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate, EDAS 190 (formerly HSER 190), EDAS 192 (formerly HSER 192), HSER 120, one of (CMNS 125 or ENGL 105), and department permission.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): EDAS 194 (formerly HSER 194).

Supervised field experience in a school inclusion setting. Students must also attend field education workshops and seminars that are grounded in social justice, equity, diversity, Indigenization, decolonization, and inclusion.

Note: Students with credit for HSER 131 cannot take this course for further credit.
Note: This course is offered either as EDAS 131 or EDAS 131A and EDAS 131B.

EDAS 181

3 credits

Supporting the Autonomy, Belonging and Competence of Students with Complex Needs

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.

Corequisite(s): None

Pre- or corequisite(s): None

Focuses on how to advocate and support those with complex needs, especially those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Autism, in order to contribute to educational experiences that develop the autonomy, belonging, and competencies of all students.

EDAS 182

3 credits

Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health in Schools

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.

Corequisite(s): None

Pre- or corequisite(s): None

Focuses on the complexity of social emotional competencies and mental health as they manifest in schools. Students further examine culturally- and community-oriented responses to support students in the school system, with special consideration of Indigenous perspectives and responses.

EDAS 190

3 credits

An Overview of Inclusive Schooling

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Introduces students to current service provisions within schools for people who have diverse abilities. Topics include the history of inclusive schooling, person-centred planning, Indigenous content and pedagogies, and the intersection of professional ethics and personal values.

Note: Students with credit for HSER 190 cannot take this course for further credit.

EDAS 192

3 credits

Strategies to Support Students in Schools

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in schools, as directed by classroom and learning support teachers. They will explore the education assistant's role in achieving meaningful participation for diverse students in inclusive schools.

Note: Students with credit for HSER 192 cannot take this course for further credit.

EDAS 194

3 credits

The Role of the Education Assistant in Inclusive Schools

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.

Corequisite(s): None.

Pre- or corequisite(s): None.

Students will explore the education assistant’s professional and collaborative role in supporting social and emotional well-being for individual students and the school community while learning on Stó:lō Territory.

Note: Students with credit for HSER 194 cannot take this course for further credit.

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