Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

In the Teaching Assistant program, students gain the knowledge and skills required to assist classroom teachers and provide valuable support to students. The curriculum covers classroom management, instructional support, and special education assistance. Graduates can work as teaching assistants in K-12 schools, making a meaningful impact on student learning.

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.


CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.


GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at Hudson Bay University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


In this digital age, effective management of e-education is essential. This course focuses on strategies for developing, implementing, and overseeing e-learning programs, ensuring educational quality and accessibility in online environments.


Specialized teaching demands specialized strategies. This course equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach subjects and students with unique requirements.


Multicultural Education examines the intersection of diversity and learning. Students will learn how to create inclusive classrooms, addressing the needs of culturally diverse students and promoting cultural competence among educators.


This course focuses on the integration of technology in education. Students explore the use of computers, software, and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, preparing them for the modern classroom.


Gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of educational psychology. Students will explore the psychological factors that influence learning, memory, and motivation, providing a strong foundation for effective teaching.

Gain an understanding of general psychology, focusing on the fundamental principles of psychology, human behavior, and psychological research. Analyze psychological theories, research methods, and key concepts in psychology.


Introduction to Behavior Management explores strategies for managing behavior in educational and clinical settings. Students learn about behavior modification, intervention techniques, and the psychological principles of effective behavior management.


Explore essentials of communication, emphasizing the principles of effective communication, interpersonal skills, and communication techniques. Analyze communication models, communication strategies, and the role of communication in various contexts.


Study language and literacy development, covering the acquisition of language skills, literacy instruction, and language development in children. Analyze literacy assessment, language acquisition theories, and literacy education.


Gain an introduction to teaching assistant roles, responsibilities, and support in educational settings. Explore the role of teaching assistants in assisting educators, supporting students, and enhancing the learning environment.


Learn about the basics of children's development, focusing on child development theories, developmental milestones, and the study of childhood development. Analyze stages of child development, psychological growth, and cognitive development in children.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABED) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

General Psychology (TEA-192)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Science Of Psychology
     The Biological Basis Of Behavior
     Sensation And Perception
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     States Of Consciousness
     Learning
     Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Mental Abilities
     Motivation And Emotion
     Life-Span Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Personality
     Stress And Health Psychology
     Psychological Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Therapies
     Social Psychology

Introduction To Behavior Management (ASE-237)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing A Whole-School Approach: Assumptions And Benefits
     Developing Preferred Practices Of Behavior Management
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Positive Discipline
     The Establishment Phase Of The Year
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Language Of Discipline
     Some Problem Areas In Behavior Management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Playground Behavior/Bullying
     Supporting Colleagues: A Whole-School Plan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing A Behavior Management Policy

Essentials Of Communication (TEA-284)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning The Document
     Acquiring A Healthy Writing Attitude
     Producing The Document
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning The Presentation
     Acquiring The Successful Presentation Attitude
     Conducting The Presentation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning For The Meeting
     Acquiring A Meeting Attitude
     Participating In The Meeting
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding A Communication Culture Gap
     Writing For Any Readership
     Presenting To Any Audience
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Meeting With Anyone Or Any Group
     Conclusion

Language & Literacy (TEA-725)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Practical Introduction To Early Literacy
     Assessment Devices In Early Literacy Programs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Listening And Oral Language Skills
     Letter-Name And Sight-Word Knowledge
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Improving Ability In Word Structure And Context
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Improving Competency In Phonics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Improving Ability In Vocabulary And Comprehension

Introduction To Teaching Assistant (TEA-733)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Before You Start
     Getting Started In The Job
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding The Curriculum
     Assisting The Learning
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Supporting Teaching
     Being Part Of The School Team
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Outside Support And Influences
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Taking This Further: Developing Yourself

Basics Of Children's Development (TEA-893)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Studying Early Childhood Development In A Diverse World
     Historical Perspectives And Research In Early Childhood Development
     Theories Of Child Development
     Genetics, Prenatal Development, And Birth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Newborn
     Infant Physical Growth And Brain Development
     Cognitive Development In Infancy
     Infant Language And Literacy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Infant Social And Emotional Development
     Preschool Physical And Motor Development
     Cognitive Development In The Preschool Years
     Symbolic Thought: Play, Language, And Literacy In The Preschool Years
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social And Emotional Growth Of Preschoolers
     Physical Growth And Motor Development In The Primary Years
     Cognition And Schooling
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Language, Literacy, And Schooling
     Social And Emotional Development In The Primary Years
     Parents, Families, And Children: A Multicultural Perspective