The After School Program Assistant Certificate is intended to prepare a student for the position requiring practical skills and knowledge to work with K-12 children in an after-school care, tutoring, or mentoring program. It will also orient students toward further opportunities in higher education.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.

✓ Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.

✓ Students will understand and be conversant about the main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today