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

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).