Humanities Division

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Teaching Assistant

Cynthia Gabriel
Associate Professor, English
General Studies Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8679

Program Summary

This program is designed to prepare students to work as Teaching Assistants and to provide them with a core of college level courses that may be applied to a transfer degree. Graduates are prepared to accept positions as Teaching Assistants. This program fulfills the college credit hour requirement for a New York State Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate.

Program of Study at Herkimer

• English I and II
• Freshman Seminar
• Introductory Psychology
• Literature for Children
• Child Growth and Development
• Developmental Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Various Electives

NOTE: Students should consult with their academic advisor for appropriate course selections.

Click Teaching Assistant Certificate for the current program of study page.

Nature of the Work

Daily tasks of the teaching assistant include:

• Assisting the teacher with large group instruction
• Working with students in small groups
• Providing one-on-one guidance to students
• Scoring tests, quizzes and homework assignments
• Providing clerical assistance to the teacher

Job Outlook

Graduates find employment in elementary or secondary schools. Others may opt to continue their studies by pursuing a degree in Liberal Arts: Childhood Education, Liberal Arts: General Studies, Liberal Arts: Humanities or Liberal Arts: Social Science.