The After School Program Assistant Certificate is intended to prepare
a student in the position requiring practical skills and knowledge to
work with K-12 children in an expanded learning after school, tutoring, or mentoring
program. It will also orient students toward further opportunities in
higher education.
- Contact one of our Education Counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your education studies profession (714-564-6254).
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific
to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.
- Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice
through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.
- Students will understand and be conversant about the main
philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have
influenced education as well as be able to analyze their
application and importance for teaching today
Required Courses:
Child Development 114 OR
Counseling 114
| Careers in Teaching
| 1
|
Education 105 OR Education 114 (formerly Education 113)
| Exploration in the Field of Education
Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools
| 3
1
|
Child Development 107 OR
Psychology 157
| Child Growth and Development (DS1) OR Introduction to Child Psychology
| 3
|
Child Development 120A OR Education 120A
| Development of the School-Age Child (DS5)
| 3
|
Child Development 120B OR Education 120B
| School-Age Child Care and Recreation Activities (DS5)
| 3
|