Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 1 Microcredential

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This microcredential aligns with requirements for the Education Studies A.S. degree should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the microcredential.

It is designed for those who aspire to work with children. Passionate professors will use their decades of experience to teach you how to work with children of all backgrounds, including those with special needs. The Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation – Part One Microcredential prepares students with college coursework for the New York State Department of Education Teacher Assistant Level II.

Microcredential Outline

The Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation – Part One Microcredential is 9 credits and comprised of the following courses:

PSYC 1101- Introduction to Psychological Science (3 cr.)

An introduction to psychology. Includes scientific method, measurement in psychology, motivation, learning, thinking and problem solving, perception, behavior disorders and varieties of treatment, biological basis of behavior, social determinants of behavior, human development and personality. Lectures/demonstrations/discussion/field assignments. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

EDUC 1010- Foundations of Education (3 cr.)

The aims of public education in our society; philosophical, historical, economic, political and social bases of our educational system. Current trends in education; popular myths about the teaching profession; roles, responsibilities, problems and concerns of teachers. Field observation. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

Program Elective

Guided program electives to be determined in consultation with mandatory advising and tailored towards  the population and setting the student anticipates working with/in: HUSR 1221 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention*, ECED 1110 Introduction  to Early Childhood, ECED 1120 Observing and Recording Behavior of Young Children, ECED 1140 Methods and Material of Early Childhood Education, ECED 1150 Partnering with Families, Schools, Communities, MATH 1130 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers,  EDUC 2050 Schools and Society,  EDUC 1560 or EDUC 2040- Special Education and the Inclusive Classroom or Teaching in Diverse Classroom, PSYC 2207 Child Psychology,  or PSYC 2208 Adolescent Psychology.

*Students choosing HUSR 1221 ( 2 credits) must also take an additional 1 credit Wellness course. 

Our Faculty

Highlighted for this program: Laci Tuttle

Program Contact

Deborah Beall, ADI Professional Studies beall@corning-cc.edu

*Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance for Non-Degree Credentials. Click here for additional information.