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Teaching Assistant Pathway I
What you'll learn
This Teaching Assistant Pathway I microcredential is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills to current and aspiring teaching assistants seeking to advance toward teacher certification and continued study in education. To reach NYS Teaching Assistant Level II certification, applicants must complete at least nine credits of college coursework. This microcredential introduces students to child development, literacy instruction, and foundational communication and critical thinking skills needed to support student learning in diverse classroom settings. Coursework focuses on early childhood language and literacy development, human behavior and learning, and college-level writing skills. Successful completion of this microcredential satisfies the coursework requirements for the current New York State Teaching Assistant Level II certification and prepares students for continued study through the Teaching Assistant Pathway II microcredential (preparing you for Teaching Assistant III) and either the A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education or the A.S. in Early Education transfer program.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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