CHILD DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOL AGE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (13-14 Units) ( Official )
Program Type:
Occupational Skills Certificate
Division:
Social Sciences
Program Description:
The Instructional Assistant curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment working with school age children. Opportunities are available for work in a variety of settings including: parks and recreational facilities, before and after school programs, tutoring centers, public and private schools, and community agencies providing services for school age children and their families. The program focuses on: child psychology, discipline techniques, curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, safety, anti-bias environment, along with practical experience. CPR, First-aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awared upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective: Summer 2008
Required Units in the Major:
13-14
Required Courses
Required Electives
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None
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