College Credit Certificate - Educational Assisting

The Educational Assisting College Credit Certificate program at Eastern Florida State College is part of the A.S. Educational Technology Assistant degree. The certificate coursework also provides the common prerequisites for an education major at the bachelor's level.

This certificate does not translate to a teaching certificate. The content includes, but is not limited to: general education and philosophy, child growth and development theories, psychological and sociological aspects of teaching the disadvantaged and handicapped, concepts and values of diversity in the classroom, behavior analysis, education processes and theories of learning, school procedures, school resources, education clerical processes, test construction, interpretation, evaluation and grading, instructional delivery utilizing updated technology resources, leadership and human relations skills, and health and safety.

Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. 

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Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Courses
EDF 1005	Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1	3
EDF 2030	Effective Classroom Management 2	3
EDF 2085	Introduction to Diversity for Educators 1	3
EDF 2130	Child and Adolescent Development for Educators 1	3
EME 2040	Introduction to Technology for Educators	3
Total Credit Hours		15

¹

Denotes 15 hours of field experience required.

²

Denotes 5 hours of field experience required.

Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will explain the inner workings of a school, including location & physical layout, teaching philosophy, teachers, staff & administration, goals & mission, and curriculum & extra-curricular activities
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
2. Students will chart a child’s developmental growth throughout a semester & present their findings to the class
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3.  Students will research a Florida County School Board’s Safety plan for their schools, students, faculty and staff, compare it to surrounding counties, and present in a project
   • Supports Core Ability: Process Information
4. Students will evaluate learning techniques for working with diverse student populations including Exceptional Education, ESOL, High/low Socioeconomic, and Alternative School
   • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
5. Students will create a digital portfolio and present to the class
   • Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively