CERTIFICATE
INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
The Indigenous Educational Assistant program prepares students for a rewarding career supporting student success in the classroom.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Indigenous Educational Assistant program prepares students for a rewarding career supporting student success in the classroom. In this program you will learn how to work with diverse students in an inclusive environment and understand how to help them to succeed in school. As an Educational Assistant you qualify for jobs at pre-school, Head Start, and K-12 levels within a school, but also have qualifications that extend to job opportunities in specialized settings outside of schools.
Department Head
Trevor Duplessis
Department Head, General Studies
Administration and Governance Programs
trevor.duplessis@ytced.ca
(587) 525-6145 Ext. 512
Program Assistant
Jaclyn Mustus
jaclyn.mustus@ytced.ca
(780) 484-0303 Ext. 531
PROGRAM PLAN
| FALL | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| CREE 100 | Introduction to Cree Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Writing Skills | 3 |
| IEA 101 | Roles and Responsibilities | 3 |
| IEA 103 | Exceptional Learners/ Observation Assessment Level 1 | 3 |
| IEA 112 | Numeracy and Mathematics | 3 |
| WINTER | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| IEA 110 | Language and Literacy | 3 |
| IEA 106 | Exceptional Learners/ Observation and Assessment Level 2 | 3 |
| IEA 115 | Developing Traditional Resources | 3 |
| IEA 124 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| IEA 114 | Practicum | 3 |