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Teaching Assistant
Program Description:
This plan of study is designed for students who are currently working or want to work in a public school assisting a certified teacher in the classroom. Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills needed to work directly with school age children as a teacher assistant in a public school setting. An emphasis on science, mathematics, and technology is presented in the course of study. Students in this curriculum plan will complete a practicum experience in a public school. Students planning to transfer to a teacher education bachelor’s degree program at a university should consult with a TCC counselor and the transfer university when selecting courses for the degree. Students will be required to submit a Criminal History Report and tuberculin skin test for evaluation before enrollment in CHD 2273 Teacher Assistant Practicum course.
Entry Level Salary:
$15,250- $19,450
Local Employment Outlook:
Employment of teacher assistants is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. In addition to job openings stemming from employment growth, numerous openings will arise as assistants leave their jobs and must be replaced. Many assistant jobs require limited formal education and offer relatively low pay so each year many transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force to assume family responsibilities, to return to school, or for other reasons.
Sample Courses:
ENG 1113 English Composition I
BIO 1114 General Biology for Non-Majors
PSC 1114 General Physical Science
SPE 1113 Speech Communication I
HIS 1483 U.S. History 1492 to Civil War Era or
HIS 1493 U.S. History Civil War to Present
POS 113 American Federal Government
CHD 2003 Child Development in the Lifespan
CHD 2103 Child Guidance
CHD 2133 Middle Childhood Foundations
CHD 2213 Children with Special Needs
What It Takes:
This Associate in Applied Science requires 60 credit hours.
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