Teacher Aide Certificate
This program prepares graduates to become teachers’ aides in schools and child care facilities.
Can students who major in Teacher Aide use the credits they have earned toward a degree?
They can apply the credits earned toward the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Education Practitioner. (see p. XX)
What will students learn in the Teacher Aide program?
The program combines general education courses with practical experiences in teaching/learning settings.
Are there any special requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.
How long will it take to complete this certificate?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the certificate in one year.
Questions?
Contact Stephen Barnhart, chairperson of the Department of Psychology and Education, at (732) 906-2590 (SBarnhart@middlesexcc.edu), or Academic Advising at (732) 906 – 2596 (Advisor@middlesexcc.edu).
Teacher Aide Certificate- EDTA.CER
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. |
| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I |
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| | ENG 121 | ENGLISH I | 3 | Passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | PSY 123 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| | PSY 226 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS | 3 | PSY 123 or permission of chairperson - Student with education work experience must see chairperson for possibility of prerequisite waiver.
PSY 226 is a necessary prerequisite for EDU 280 Education Field Experience. | EDU or HED
(# Varies) | EDUCATION or HEALTH EDUCATION ELECTIVE (only choose one course) | 3 | Recommended: HED 150 or HED 209, or one Education elective, such as
EDU 121, 207, or 210, etc. Check with Chairperson for any other possibilities. | | EDU 208 | CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 | | | Semester II | | | | | PSY 223 | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | Introductory Psychology PSY 123 | | MAT (# Varies) | MATH ELECTIVE I | 3 - 4 | Appropriate score on the College’s Accuplacer Placement Test for one of the following Math courses: MAT101, 123,129,131, or any higher level Math. | | SOC 121 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 | | | ENG 212 | CHILDREN’S LITERATURE | 3 | English Composition I ENG 121 | | EDU 280 | EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE | 3 | PSY 226 & ENG 122 or 125. Students are required to work in an educational setting for 90 hours. | | Total Credits: | 30 - 31 | |
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