Teacher Assistant Level III Microcredential
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
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Teacher Assistant Level III Microcredential

Issued by Jefferson Community College

The Teacher Assistant Level 3 microcredential is designed for teacher assistants who have already earned the Teacher Assistant Level 2 microcredential from Jefferson. To reach level 3, a student must complete nine college credits. The three college courses will enable students to demonstrate competency in public speaking (STA 151), American History (HIS 150), and child and adolescent psychology (PSY 220).

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • STA 151, Public Speaking - 3 credits. This course introduces extemporaneous speaking with emphasis on informative and persuasive speech. Students will prepare, present, and evaluate various types of speech.
  • HIS 150, American History to 1877 - 3 credits. This course provides a survey of the major social, economic, political, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that have shaped the American experience from pre contact through Reconstruction.
  • PSY 220, Child and Adolescent Psychology - 3 credits. This course examines theories and research related to child development from the prenatal period through adolescence.