Quick Facts

Educational Assistant

Learn:

Support individuals in a variety of settings from head start programs to high school, in resource settings to fully inclusive settings. You will have a background in human development, exploring exceptionalities, supporting math and language arts instruction to work with both children and adults.

Live The Learning:

Two practicums allow you to practice what you've learned.

The Lakeland Advantage:

Strengthen hands-on skills in a classroom setting through practicum placements at the end of both semesters.

Human Services programs are interlinked. Some students choose to do a second diploma.
Human Services Programs

Live Your Career As A

special needs assistant
classroom student assistant
teacher's assistant

Continue Your Learning With:

Transfer into the disabilities studies diploma program at Lakeland College
Take university transfer courses at Lakeland toward an education degree
Go to university and study education or special education

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Campus Location
Vermilion Campus

Program Length
1 Year

Current Project

Practicum

All Human Services programs involve a practicum component. This is the part of the program where students really shine. They have the opportunity to use their knowledge and skills in a real life environment and really "Live the Learning."