Supporting Childrens Learning Certificate
Program Number: 97-522-1
School Year: 2010-2011
Certificate
Campus: Online
Program Description
This certificate is designed to further the professional development needs of anyone preparing for, or already engaged in, an instructional assistant or educational paraprofessional position. The coursework in this certificate program addresses methods for assisting in the instruction, guidance and classroom management of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to grade-level curriculum. Integrating current technology into the learning environment is also introduced. All courses transfer to the Instructional Assistant associate of applied science degree.
Approximate Costs
- $106 per credit (resident)
- $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Career Opportunities
- Teacher Assistants
- Instructional Assistants
- Paraprofessionals
- Specialized Aides in Reading, Computers or Special Education
Program Outcomes
- Summarize the important components of each step of the writing process.
- Use scaffolding to increase student independence.
- Describe ways to create healthy classroom environments conducive to learning.
- Demonstrate the inquiry process in science.
- Prepare an instructional bulletin board.
- Develop a learning center.
- Use a gradebook software program.
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
- Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 522-102 | IA: Techniques for Reading and Language Arts | 3 |
| 522-104 | IA: Technology and Media Resources | 3 |
| 522-111 | IA: Guiding and Managing Behavior | 3 |
| 522-118 | IA: Techniques for Math | 3 |
| 522-120 | IA: Techniques for Science | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Academic Planner
- Supporting Childrens Learning Certificate, 2010-2011
- Supporting Childrens Learning Certificate, 2009-2010
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
Additional Information
The Final Steps
When you are in the last semester of coursework, complete the graduation candidacy form and submit it with the $30 fee to the Registration Office.

