Instructional
Assistance -Certificate of Completion
The Instructional Assistance Certificate curriculum
provides coursework which focuses on meeting the educational needs
of learners. Program requirements include coursework in foundations
of education and language as well as practical application coursework,
including a practicum within a classroom setting. All Certificate
Program requirements can be used toward completion of the Instructional
Assistance AAS Program.
Instructional
Assistance -Associate Degree
The Instructional Assistance AAS Curriculum provides
background in the philosophical, cultural and linguistic processes
involved in the education of children. Instruction in methodology,
as well as a practicum within a classroom setting are required for
successful completion of the program.
Child
and Family Studies programs
Within the Applied Arts and Human Sciences Department,
The Child and Family Studies Program has expanded over the years and
is a model for the community and a source of pride for Phoenix College.
The program recently includes degrees and certificates of completion
in Child Care Administration and Family Resources. Smaller certificates
are offered in Adolescent Studies, Family Support and Classroom Management
for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children. The strength of the
program lies in the ability to tailor its instruction and resources
to individual students, who work closely with the Program Director
and faculty.
Bilingual
Endorsement -Certificate of Completion
A program designed for certified teachers pursuing
bilingual endorsement. The Bilingual Endorsement Certificate program
provides background in the philosophical, cultural and linguistic
processes involved in the education of English language learners.
Instruction in methodology, as well as a practicum within a bilingual
classroom setting are required for successful completion of the program.
Includes all necessary coursework toward Bilingual Endorsement in
the state of Arizona. Valid Arizona teaching certificate is required
for state endorsement.
ESL
Endorsement -Certificate of Completion
A program designed for
certified teachers pursuing ESL endorsement. The ESL Endorsement Certificate
program provides background in the philosophical, cultural and linguistic
processes involved in the education of English language learners.
Instruction in methodology, as well as a practicum within an ESL classroom
setting are required for successful completion of the program. Includes
all necessary coursework toward ESL Endorsement in the state of Arizona.
Valid Arizona teaching certificate is required for state endorsement.
Reading
Endorsement -Certificate of Completion
A program designed for certified teachers pursuing
reading endorsement. The Reading Endorsement Certificate program provides
background in decoding, diagnosis and remediation of reading for K-12
and requires a practicum in a reading classroom setting. Includes
all necessary coursework toward Reading Endorsement in the state of
Arizona. Valid Arizona teaching certificate is required for state
endorsement.
Early
Childhood Education -TRANSFER EMPHASIS*
Elementary Education -TRANSFER
EMPHASIS*
Special Education -TRANSFER
EMPHASIS*
Secondary Education -TRANSFER
EMPHASIS*
* see Degree
Pathways page for more information
