College Credit Certificate - Educational Assisting
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: EDCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 13.1501
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0713150100
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.
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Certificate Requirements
| 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Students will create a digital portfolio and present to the class
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively