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May 16, 2024
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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog
Teaching Assistant Certificate
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School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Education
HEGIS: 5503
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Teaching Assistant certificate provides an opportunity for teaching assistants and other individuals interested in childhood education to begin their higher education in a gradual and supportive manner and to meet the new state and/or federal requirements. For some individuals, this will be the first step in a process for obtaining a baccalaureate degree and teaching certification.
This certificate will prepare students to complete the NY state certification requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Articulate pedagogical values rooted in a strengths-based perspective of children and families.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to advocate for and partner with children and families of diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate understanding of education as a mechanism for social change.
Program Note
Students are encouraged to apply early due to an extraordinary demand.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 27 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Minimum Total Credits: 27
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