Program Overview

  • Duration

    4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-24

  • Total Credit Hours

    144

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.

Introduction to research methods for marketing analysis. Students learn how to collect and analyze data to make informed marketing decisions, evaluate market trends, and develop effective marketing strategies.


Analyze the marketing of high-technology products, focusing on marketing strategies for technology-driven products and services. Explore innovation, market analysis, and technology adoption in marketing.


Study the principles of professional selling, covering sales techniques, relationship-building, and the sales process. Analyze sales strategies, customer interactions, and effective sales practices.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BED) $31,680
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $31,680
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

144

Course Duration

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-24

World History (AAS-902)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     From Human Prehistory To The Rise Of Agriculture
     Early Civilization
     Nomadic Societies
     Classical Civilization: China
     Classical Civilization: India
     Classical Civilization In The Mediterranean: Persia, Greece, And Rome
     The Classical Period: Directions, Diversities, And Declines By 500 C.E.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Rise Of Islam: Civilization In The Middle East
     India And Southeast Asia Under The Impact Of Islam
     Africa And Islam
     East European Civilization: Byzantium And Russia
     Western Civilization: The Middle Ages
     The Spread Of East Asian Civilization
     Centers Of Civilization In The Americas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Mongol Interlude And The End Of The Postclassical Period
     The West And The World: Discovery, Colonization, And Trade
     Western Civilization Changes Shape In The Early Modern Centuries
     The Rise Of Eastern Europe
     The Ottoman And Mughal Empires
     East Asia: Vital Trends In Politics And Trade
     The First Industrial Revolution: Western Society, 1780-1914
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     World Economy And Western Imperialism: Africa And South Asia
     Settler Societies: The West On Frontiers
     The Development Of Latin American Civilization
     The Middle East And China In The Imperialist Century
     Russia And Japan: Industrialization Outside The West
     World War I And The End Of An Era
     The West In The Twentieth Century
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Eastern European Civilization
     East Asia And The Twentieth Century
     India And Southeast Asia
     Middle Eastern Civilization In The Twentieth Century
     Latin America In The Twentieth Century
     Sub-Saharan Africa: From Colonies To New Nations
     The Early Twenty-First Century: World History And The Future

Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art Of Thinking Critically
     Apollonian Reason, Dionysian Intuition
     Myth
     Literature
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Art
     Music
     Theater
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Musical Stage
     The Cinema
     Television
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Religion
     Morality
     Happiness
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Death Attitudes And Life Affirmation
     Controversy
     Freedom

Social and Cultural Geography (AAS-085)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking Geographically “
     Population “
     Migration “
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Folk And Popular Culture “
     Language “
     Religion “
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethnicity “
     Political Geography “
     Development “
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Agriculture “
     Industry “
     Services “
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Urban Patterns “
     Resource Issues “

English Composition (B-158)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing To Learn
     Critical Thinking, Reading, And Viewing.
     Preparing
     Composing
     Rewriting
     Structuring Paragraphs
     Formulating Arguments
     The Research Project
     Using The Internet For Research
     Evaluating Electronic And Print Sources
     Using Sources And Avoiding Plagiarism
     Writingthe Research Paper
     Mla Documentation Format
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Apa Documentation Format
     Cms And Cse Documentation Formats
     Writing In The Disciplines
     Writing In The Humanities
     Writing In The Natural Sciences
     Writing In The Social Sciences
     Design Principles And Graphics
     Designing Print Documents
     Designing Web Documents
     Electronic Communication
     Business Correspondence And Reports
     Oral Presentations Using Powerpoint And Other Tools
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Essay Exams
     Writing Portfolios
     Sentence Structure
     Pronoun Case
     Nbsp; Verbs
     Subject-Verb Agreement
     Adjectives And Adverbs
     Sentence Fragments
     Comma Splices And Run-On Sentences
     Pronoun Reference
     Misplaced And Dangling Modifiers
     Faulty Shifts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Clarity And Conciseness
     Coordination And Subordination
     Parallelism
     Emphasis
     Variety
     Choosing The Right Words
     Language And Power
     Building A Powerful Vocabulary
     Using A Thesaurus And A Dictionary
     Spelling
     End Punctuation
     The Comma
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Semicolon
     The Colon
     The Apostrophe
     Question Marks
     Other Punctuation Marks
     Capital Letters And Italics
     Abbreviations And Numbers
     The Hyphen
     Tips On Nouns And Articles
     Tips On Verbs
     Tips On Word Order
     Tips On Vocabulary

College Algebra (B-200)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Review Of The Real Number System
     Linear Equations, Inequalities, And Applications
     Graphs, Linear Equations, And Functions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systems Of Linear Equations
     Exponents, Polynomials, And Polynomial Functions
     Factoring
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Rational Expressions And Functions
     Roots, Radicals, And Root Functions
     Quadratic Equations And Inequalities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Additional Graphs Of Functions And Relations
     Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
     Polynomial And Rational Functions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conic Sections And Systems Of Inequalities
     Further Topics In Algebra

World Religions (B-336)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Religion
     Indigenous Sacred Ways
     Hinduism
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Hindu Way Of Life
     Buddhism
     Jainism And Sikhism
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Taoism And Confucianism
     Shinto
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Judaism
     Christianity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Islam
     Rituals And Beliefs In Islam

Ethics (AAS-370)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Ethics
     Living In A World Of Values
     The Role Of Feelings On Ethics
     The Role Of Conscience
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethical Relativism: Knowledge Or Opinion
     Consequentialism Or Justice
     Kant And Deontology
     Natural Law Ethics: Saint Thomas Aquinas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Virtue Ethics
     The Nature Of Morality
     Reward And Punishment
     The Taking Of Human Life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Allowing Someone To Die, Mercy Death, And Mercy Killing
     Abortion
     Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, And Stealing
     Morality, Marriage, And Human Sexuality
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bioethics—Ethical Issues In Medicine
     Business And Media Ethics
     Environmental Ethics
     Feminist Ethics

Art Appreciation (B-460)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A World Of Art
     Developing Visual Literacy
     Seeing The Value In Art
     Conceptual And Cultural Foundations Of Art
     Art History
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making Art
     The Ancient World
     Lines In Art
     Space And Art
     Light And Colors In Art
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Principles Of Design
     Drawing
     Printmaking
     Painting
     Photography And Timebased Media
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sculptures In Art
     The Crafts As Fine Art             
     Architecture
     The Aesthetics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interpretation And Appreciation: Abstract Painting
     Interpreting Old, Foreign Art And Photography
     Principles For Interpreting Art
     New Technologies And Art Education

Pre-Calculus (AAS-584)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equation Of Lines
     Functions And Their Graphs
     Linear And Quadratic Functions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Polynomial And Rational Functions
     Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
     Trigonometric Functions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analytic Trigonometry
     Applications Of Trigonometry
     Polar Coordinates; Vectors
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analytic Geometry
     Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
     Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probability
     A Preview Of Calculus: The Limit, Domain And Derivative

Human Biology (B-825)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Humans And Biology
     Cell Structure And Function- Plasma Membrane
     Cell Structure And Function-Organelles And Cytoskeleton
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tissues In Organs
     Organ Systems And Homeostasis
     Cardiovascular System-Blood And Blood Vessels
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cardiovascular System-Heart
     Digestive System
     Structures Of The Respiratory System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Respiratory System
     Urinary System
     Reproductive Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Central Nervous Systems
     Peripheral Nervous Systems
     Ecology, The Environment, And Us

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