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- School Code: 231700
- Phone: (810) 984-3881
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,729Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Teacher Assistant (TA) Degree
The purpose and intent of a Teacher Assistant is help teachers and professors with classes in a variety of ways that depend on the needs of the classroom, resources of the learning institution, academic expertise, teacher proclivities, and rules within a school district. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer teacher assistant (TA) degrees.
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Southwestern Michigan College
323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI
Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Dowagiac, Michigan, campus is one of two SMC campuses—the other located in Niles, Michigan.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to serve our community by providing affordable local access to high quality post-secondary career preparation and college education—including the total college life experience.
Areas of Study:
- Communications / Humanities / Social Science
- School of Advanced Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Math & Science
- School of Business
- School of Nursing and Health Services
- Work-Based Learning / Internships
The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree from SMC meet general requirements for many four-year colleges and universities. The Transfer Resource Room allows students to access all transfer school material, work on their applications, and meet with advisors to plan their transfer
Tuition:
- In-District: $109.50 per credit hour
- In-State: $141.50 per credit hour
- Out of State: $154.00 per credit hour
- International: $198.00 per credit hour
Mandatory Fees include Registration Fee and Technology Fee.
Advising and Academic Support is available to all students by appointment only. The Student Activity Center includes a game room, gym, three resistance pools, fitness center, and rock climbing room.
Apply Online (http://www.swmich.edu/applynow)
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify (http://www.swmich.edu/financialaid)
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Teacher Assistant (TA) program at Southwestern Michigan College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Teacher Assistants
Description
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, teacher assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Annual Salary: $27490
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Southwestern Michigan College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Southwestern Michigan College may offer services like:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment