EDUCATION

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

PROGRAM LENGTH: 81 hours KEL: Sept 15 – Dec 17 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m.

DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $1,921 Autism Spectrum Certificate Developed for individuals who work, interact and/or live with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this program provides a thorough overview of ASD. You will learn through both theory and practical application how to cope with everyday issues, as well as major life transitions. Multiple strategies, concrete suggestions and in-depth resources are provided. Gain the knowledge you need to significantly enhance your quality of interactions with people with autism in home, school, daycare, social work or caregiver settings. Courses may be taken individually for personal interest.

Employment opportunities: Education professionals including school personnel and support staff, those working in a variety of professions that work with children with developmental differences, as well as families of those affected by ASD. okanagan.bc.ca/autism

PROGRAM LENGTH: 447 hours Education Assistant Certificate KEL: 1. Sept 9, 2020 – June 17, 2021 Part-time Two nights per week 6 – 9 p.m. Are you looking for a career that challenges and inspires you every day? Graduates work in elementary and secondary schools in B.C., helping children with diverse learning needs (cognitive abilities, physical challenges, health issues, behavioral & some Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. challenges, autism and related disorders). Through a combination of theory and 2. Sept 9, 2020 – Jan 15, 2021 hands-on learning, you will gain the skills in preparing specialized teaching materials, Full-time understanding school curriculum and maintaining progress records. You will also Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. develop strong observational skills. 3. Jan 27 – June 9, 2021 PEN: Full-time (George Elliott Secondary School) Mon – Fri, 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. 1. Sept 9, 2020 – Jan 21, 2021 Employment opportunities: Work in elementary and secondary schools, daycares, early childhood education and with individual families, also with organizations as a special needs worker. okanagan.bc.ca/educationassistant Full-time Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2. Accepting applications for Jan 2021 Full-time Mon – Fri & three Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. REV: Next intake Jan 2022 Part-time SAL: Jan 12 – Dec 16, 2021 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. & frequent Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. VER: Sept 8, 2020 – June 2021 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. & frequent Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $4,172

NOTE: This program is eligible for student loans and part-time studies grant