Associate in Applied Science Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant degree program is appropriate for both current and prospective teacher aides and assistants. These paraprofessionals perform a variety of functions within schools such as:

You will be provided with courses that are directly relevant to the responsibilities normally assigned to Teaching Assistants working in prekindergarten through high school.

You will receive a solid foundation in both the Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as the educational functions of Teaching Assistants. Our program has three areas of concentration:

You will also complete a field assignment in the community.

By completing the first 18 credit hours at GCC, you will meet the necessary college requirements for two state certificates:

To earn the Pre-Professional certificate, you must enroll in a program registered as leading to teaching certification, such as our Teacher Education Transfer program. In addition, completing the first 30 credit hours will qualify you to receive the GCC Teaching Assistant Certificate.

Students may also choose to participate in a wide array of professional development and service learning opportunities designed to enhance their professional goals and college experience through GCC’s Education Club.