Microcredential in
Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 2
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Corning Community College
Corning, NY 14830
Hybrid
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
120 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,350.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Strengthen your teaching expertise with this Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 2 microcredential. The second in a two-microcredential series, this microcredential prepares you to apply for New York State Teaching Assistant Level III certification. You will build on the skills and knowledge gained in the Part 1 microcredential linked below, diving deeper into developmental psychology, instructional strategies and exceptional education. Your contributions to the classroom, support for teachers, and ability to take on advanced responsibilities will grow. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to apply for positions at the Teaching Assistant III level.
A hybrid microcredential from Corning Community College (120 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Corning Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Complete first
Required. Registration checks that you have completed it.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Teaching Assistant: Professional Certification Preparation Part 2 Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Pathway to Credit
This Corning Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred State College | Education Studies | EDU 201 Foundations of Education | Associate | 6 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Upstate Medical University | Education Studies | EDU 201 Foundations of Education | Bachelor's | 4 | Nov 10, 2024 |
Alfred State College
Major
Education Studies
Counts as
EDU 201 Foundations of Education
Degree
Associate
Credits
6
As of
Mar 5, 2026
Upstate Medical University
Major
Education Studies
Counts as
EDU 201 Foundations of Education
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
4
As of
Nov 10, 2024
Skills covered
Teaching
Adolescent Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Instructional Strategies
Pedagogy
Exceptional Education
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.