Associate in Applied Science Teaching Assistant
Course Overview
This comprehensive Teaching Assistant degree program prepares both current and aspiring paraprofessionals for a rewarding career supporting teachers in pre-kindergarten through high school settings. The curriculum provides a robust foundation in liberal arts and educational theory, directly aligned with the daily responsibilities of a teaching assistant. Students gain practical experience through a required field assignment and have the opportunity to earn valuable state certifications.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn two state certificates: the Pre-Professional Certificate and the GCC Teaching Assistant Certificate
- Choose from three specialized areas of concentration to tailor your education
- Gain hands-on experience through a required community field assignment
- Build a strong foundation in both Liberal Arts and educational support functions
- Enhance your experience with professional development through the GCC Education Club
Course Overview
This comprehensive Teaching Assistant degree program prepares both current and aspiring paraprofessionals for a rewarding career supporting teachers in pre-kindergarten through high school settings. The curriculum provides a robust foundation in liberal arts and educational theory, directly aligned with the daily responsibilities of a teaching assistant. Students gain practical experience through a required field assignment and have the opportunity to earn valuable state certifications.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn two state certificates: the Pre-Professional Certificate and the GCC Teaching Assistant Certificate
- Choose from three specialized areas of concentration to tailor your education
- Gain hands-on experience through a required community field assignment
- Build a strong foundation in both Liberal Arts and educational support functions
- Enhance your experience with professional development through the GCC Education Club
