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Special Education Teacher
Assistant
Offered at Langley and Richmond
Start date: September (part-time and full-time)
Limited Enrolment
Description
The Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA) Certificate
Program is being offered by Kwantlen University College in
cooperation with the Delta, Richmond, Langley, and Surrey School
Districts. This program prepares students for a variety of
paraprofessional duties in schools. Special Education Teacher
Assistants work in Kindergarten through Grade 12 and assist
teachers in providing personal care, behavioural, and learning
support to students with diverse needs.
This credit certificate program is completed in two years of part-
time study on the Richmond Campus or one year of full-time study
on the Langley Campus. Part-time students attend classes two
evenings per week and alternate Saturdays from September through
May over two years. Full-time students attend classes during the
day or evening from September through May over one year. To
integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the program, all
students complete two four-week, full-time practicum in the
schools over the course of their studies. During this period, a
student will observe, assist, and work with children and/or
adolescents with diverse needs under the guidance and supervision
of professional staff.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the SETA Program find employment in elementary
and secondary schools in B.C. as teacher assistants supporting
students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care
needs.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites: Prospective applicants must have completed:
Grade 12 or the equivalent. Grade 12 equivalencies could consist of ACP Provincial Diploma or the GED.
Approximately 100 hours of successful experience working or volunteering with children, preferably in the schools. Applicants must submit two letters from employers or responsible persons in the community certifying this experience.
English 12 (minimum C) or equivalent
A small group admission session held after the orientation.
Criminal Record Search, to be completed prior to Practicum 1 (SETA 1270)
Attendance at an orientation session.
Admission Requirements
Applications may be submitted prior to the completion of the
above prerequisites on the condition that all prerequisites are
fulfilled before the September intake. Applicants are assessed on
the basis of prerequisite fulfillment, and those who fully qualify for
entry will then receive permission to register in the program
according to their application date. Acceptance into the program
does not automatically qualify students for practicum placement.
Students are individually assessed as to their readiness for
practicum placement and placed at the discretion of Kwantlen in
consultation with school district personnel.
This program consists of 800 hours of study for a total of 33.0
credits. (Program curriculum is currently under review)
Fees
Fees are assessed on a per credit basis at $130.00 per credit. In
addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a first-time
application fee of $40.00 or a reapplication fee of $20.00, as well as
student association fees for each course. The total cost of program
fees is approximately $4350.00.
Other costs include the purchase of textbooks and course materials
for approximately $300.00 per year.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be
awarded a Certificate in Special Education Teacher Assistant.
More Information
For more information, contact Admissions at 604.599.2000 or the
Program Coordinator at 604.599.3458.
Special Education Faculty
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