Bachelor in Education Assistance and Inclusion (Certificate)

At Douglas College, tuition costs 20,000 CAD per year.

Ensuring equitable access to education requires practitioners who understand the nuance of disability, development, and inclusive pedagogy. The Certificate in Education Assistance and Inclusion addresses this need by preparing professionals to actively support the learning, well-being, and social integration of individuals with disabilities across diverse educational settings.

This programme is tailored for those who are ready to move into roles as education assistants, offering a curriculum that balances theoretical grounding with immediate practical application. Students benefit from the expertise of faculty deeply embedded in the field of inclusive education, ensuring that the strategies taught—such as Universal Design for Learning and positive behaviour support—reflect current industry standards.

Practical Integration and Career Flexibility

A distinctive feature of this certificate is its emphasis on hands-on experience, anchored by a 140-hour supervised workplace practicum. This ensures graduates enter the workforce with proven capability. Designed with working students in mind, the programme offers significant flexibility through full-time or part-time pathways, including evening, weekend, online, and hybrid delivery modes. Beyond initial employment, the certificate serves as a robust foundation for further academic advancement, offering seamless credit transfer opportunities into diploma and degree programmes in child and youth care or adult education.