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Classroom Assistant - Short-Term Certificate

Academic School: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Area of Study: Classroom Assistant
Degree/Certificate: Short-Term Certificate
Academic School: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.

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The Classroom Assistant short-term certificate provides students with a specialized comprehensive focus on preparation of applying for the Child Development Associate Credential. The sequence of courses support students with a broader understanding of child development, critical thinking skills, and practice through field experience.

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Collegewide Program Director:
Tatiana Wells
216-987-2513
tatiana.wells@tri-c.edu

 

Eastern Campus:
Tess Kelly
216-987-2263
tess.kelly@tri-c.edu

Dwayne Keeney
216-987-2341
dwayne.keeney@tri-c.edu

 

Metropolitan Campus:
Alexandria Romanovich
216-987-4028
alexandria.romanovich@tri-c.edu

Abigail Dohanos
216-987-4537
abigail.dohanos@tri-c.edu

 

Western Campus:
Janine Handlovic
216-987-5510
janine.handlovic@tri-c.edu

Courtney Clarke
216-987-5504
courtney.clarke@tri-c.edu

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