The Teaching Assistant Micro-credential II and III are designed for those who aspire to work with children. Passionate professors will use their decades of experience to teach you how to work with children of all backgrounds, including those with special needs. These micro-credentials align with the college coursework needed for New York State Level II and III Teaching Assistant requirements.
The Teaching Assistant III Micro-credential prepares for students with the college coursework to sit for the New York State Teacher Assistant Level III credentialing exam. Students must take both the Teacher Assistant Level II and Teacher Assistant Level III micro-credentials for a total of 18 credits. The curriculum is aligned with the content of the certification exam.
Successful completion of the Teacher Assistant Level II micro-credential is a prerequisite for the Teacher Assistant Level III micro-credential.
Stackable to Degree Program
These micro-credentials align with requirements for the Directed Studies A.S. and the proposed revision of the Childhood Education A.S. should students choose to continue their education after obtaining micro-credentials.
Teaching Assistant Level II micro-credential →Teaching Assistant Level III (permanent NYS certification) → Childhood Education, AS → Teacher Education BA/BS (transfer college) → Literacy MS Ed (with Alfred University program).
This micro-credential is 9 credits.