Mohawk Valley Community College

Microcredential in

Phase I Childhood Education

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 13501

Face to Face

Delivery

1 Semester

Estimated time to complete

12 Credits

Credit-bearing

$2,150.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Support your advancement as a New York State teaching assistant through the Phase I Childhood Education microcredential! The first in a two-microcredential series, Phase I consists of a sequence of courses designed to create a pathway for current and future teaching assistants to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to advance across the three teaching assistant certification levels designated by New York State. Prospective candidates will map education, classroom experience and education together to navigate all three levels. If you have been working in a classroom or have dreamed of doing so, this microcredential series could be a perfect fit for you! Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study with the Phase II microcredential.

A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (12 credits). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

What you can earn

Phase I Childhood Education Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Skills covered

Childhood Education

Ethical Standards and Conduct

Equitable Education

Student Diversity

Cognitive Behavior

Persuasive Communication

Psychology

Teaching

Effective Communication Skills

Career outlook

Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.