Foundations of Teacher Education
61 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Foundations of Teacher Education Associate Degree program prepares learners to be a Paraeducator (Instructional Assistant). Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, duties include assisting children with math, science, reading, and writing assignments as well as handling classroom management, clerical and other tasks related to instruction. Duties may also include monitoring student activities, correcting papers, tutoring, one-on-one activities and small group facilitation. In addition, Instructional Assistants work on classroom displays, assist children with computers and media, and supervise various classroom and other school events. Instructional Assistants may be hired to provide instructional services to students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Incorporate the reflective process to promote professional growth
- Perform professional responsibilities
- Use proactive classroom management techniques
- Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Implement developmentally appropriate practices to foster learning
- Demonstrate instructional support strategies for content areas
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Special Education Teacher Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Teacher Assistant
- Educational Assistant
- Paraeducator
- Paraprofessional
- Special Education Aide
- Teacher Aide
- Instructional Assistant
Courses
The Foundations of Teacher Education Associate Degree is a 61 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This program requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
Locally located internship sites cannot be guaranteed. Students may have to move or drive a distance in order to complete internship courses. Scheduled internship attendance days and times for which students must be available vary by agency. Program faculty select, assign, and maintain college contracts with internship sites.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay at the time you apply or bypass to pay in person within a week of applying.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.