Instructional Assistance

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Instructional Assistance program is designed to prepare students to assist the classroom teacher in grades K through 12. Program requirements include coursework in foundations of education and language as well as practical application coursework, including a practicum within a classroom setting.

Details

Offered At
Mesa, South Mountain
Field of Interest
Education
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Instructional Assistance (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5119
Total credits required
27
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Spring 2016
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Implement developmentally and culturally appropriate instructional strategies and materials.
  2. Accommodate field-sensitive and field independent styles of teaching and learning.
  3. Explain the basic philosophical premises of first and second language acquisition as well as the role of culture in learning.
  4. Participate in K-12 classroom field experiences as an assistant to the teacher.
  5. Include multicultural literature in instruction to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CFS176 or
ECH176
Child Development or Child Development SB or SB 3
EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) L 3
EDU221 Introduction to Education SB 3
EDU291 or
ENH291
Children's Literature or Children's Literature HU or HU 3
Restricted Electives RE

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner C, SB 3
EDU230 Cultural Diversity In Education C, HU 3
Restricted Electives RE

Program Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC110 or
CIS105
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems CS or CS 3
EDU101++ RE
EDU236 Classroom Relationships RE 3
EDU282++ RE
EDU292 or
HUM292 or
STO292
The Art of Storytelling or The Art of Storytelling or The Art of Storytelling C, HU or C, HU or C, HU 3
ECH298 or
EDU298AC
ECH298 or Special Projects RE or RE 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
Any foreign language course RE

Restricted Electives (BPC110 or CIS105), COM225, and (ENG101 or ENG107) are recommended to complete required coursework for the Associate in Arts Elementary Education (AA-EE) degree

Course Area Key
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=92540).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.