After School Program Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in After School Program Assistant is intended to prepare a student for an entry-level position requiring practical skills and knowledge to work with children in an after-school care, tutoring, or mentoring program. Completion of this certificate leads to state certification for a School Age Assistant Permit.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| After School Program Assistant, CA | 9-10 | |
| : Complete all of the following | 7 | |
| CDEV 120A | Development of the School-Age Child (DS5) | 3 |
| CDEV 120B | School-Age Child Care and Recreation Activities (DS5) | 3 |
| EDUC 113 | Educational Strategies for Tutors and Instructional Aides | 1 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 2-5 | |
| CNSL 118 | Self Exploration and the Teaching Profession | 2 |
| EDUC 110 | The Teaching Experience: Exploration | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the practical skills and requirements to work at an entry-level with children, assisting a teacher, in an after-school care, tutoring, or mentoring program.