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Educational Assistance and Adult Supports at Niagara College
Ontario College Diploma · School of Community Services · Niagara-on-the-Lake campus
Program code: 0103, P0103
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What do you need to get into Niagara Educational Assistance and Adult Supports?
The school says
Meet the course requirements
Length
2 years
Field placement
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- English, any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
- Recommended
- Related volunteer and or cooperative/work experience; Leadership and Peer Support: Grade 11 (O); Dynamics of Human Relationships: Grade 11 (O); Human Development Throughout the Lifespan: Grade 12 (C) or (U); Challenge and Change in Society: Grade 12 (U); Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents: Grade 12 (C); Recreation and Healthy Active Living: Grade 12 (C) or (U)
How much does Niagara Educational Assistance and Adult Supports cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$2,769
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$5,600
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies, residence
Whole program, all in
$20,300
2 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $2,800 first year, $5,500 in all
- Student fees
- $2,800 first year, $5,600 in all
- Rent after first year
- $9,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in St. Catharines-Niagara, $764 a month
What careers does Niagara Educational Assistance and Adult Supports lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college and a licence nearly everywhere in Canada.$46kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Child and Youth WorkerWork alongside kids and teens in group homes, schools and hospitals who have been through trauma. A college diploma, and the job starts on day one of placement.$54kTypical pay3 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Community Service WorkerSit with people on the worst day of their life and help them find food, housing, income and a way forward.$54kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Career CounsellorHelp people figure out what to do for work, then help them actually get hired.$62kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.$94kTypical pay7 to 12 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.$42kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study community and social services?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $7,562 |
| Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,900 |
| Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
| Behavioural ScienceSt. Lawrence, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,440 |
| Behavioural Science TechnicianDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Behavioural Science: Honours BachelorDurham, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,186 |
| Behavioural SciencesSeneca, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Biidaaban Indigenous FoundationsSault, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,701 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Niagara College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.