Professions in Education and Human Services


Instructor: Kristen Lindo 
315-589-2621

Students enrolled in the Professions in the Education and Human Services program at WTCC are immersed into a culture that expands their knowledge and experience in the areas of:  special education, areas of human development (physical, intellectual, social-emotional), professional ethics, developmentally appropriate practice (pedagogy), classroom management, lesson planning, positive guidance techniques, historical perspectives of education, research, presentation skills, and career pathways in teaching and in human service careers.

 

Students participate in field site experiences in their area of interest. Eligible seniors may apply for Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification upon completion of the program and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) course.  

Prior to working with learners, students will spend their classroom time gaining perspective about the fields of education and human services.  They will learn about human development and the family life cycle, theories of learning and development, the history of education, lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as effective communication skills.  Students will create developmentally-appropriate lesson plans and interact with professionals in their field experience sites.  

Curriculum Areas/Units of Study:

·        Human Development; Physical, Intellectual, and Social/Emotional and Noted Theorists

·        Family Life Cycle & Crises

·        Exceptional Learners: Special Education, Gifted & Talented  

·        Professional Ethics, Expectations,  and Soft Skills Practice

·        Classroom Organization, Management, and Positive Guidance Techniques

·        Lesson Planning, Evaluation, Reflection, and Presentation Skills

·        Child Observation, Assessments, and Record Keeping

·        History of  American Education and Societal Influences on Schools

·        Career Pathways, Opportunities, and Trends in the Education field

·        Career Pathways, Opportunities, and Trends in the Human Services field

·        College and Career Preparedness:  Maintaining a Portfolio, Resume, and Interviewing

Certifications: CPR for Infant, Child, & Adult, AED, First Aid, Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, and Violence Prevention in Schools (SAVE Trainings)

Articulation Agreements:
Finger Lakes Community College-Dual Credit for Teacher Assistant I (EDU 101), Service Learning (SSC 205)  

Herkimer College-3 credits each for Fundamentals of Art in Early Childhood Education (HU 110) and Practicum I: Early Childhood (ED 221). Grade B and recommendation from BOCES instructor.

Monroe Community College-Dual Credit (3 credits each) for Exploring Early Care and Education (ECE 150) and Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Young Children (ECE 151)

SUNY Cobleskill-3 credits for Basics of Early Childhood (ECHD 101) 

Median Pay (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook-2023)