Unlike teachers or social workers, after-school educators have few options to study in their field at the university level. After-school is generally not recognized by colleges or universities as an independent discipline, and few courses directly address work in after-school. This leaves workers without a clear path to obtain solid skills and expertise through a well-rounded education.
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For counseling on financial aid, registration or college opportunities, contact Chymeka Olfonse at (646) 943-8847. |
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The Center for After-School Excellence at TASC partners with the City University of New York to offer undergraduate and graduate professional certificates in after-school practice. After-school or youth workers earn certificates, and accumulate credits toward their college degrees, by taking a year-long series of courses at one of five CUNY college campuses in New York City. Many after-school organizations in New York City have committed to give preference in hiring to those who have earned certificates at any of the CUNY colleges.
Course offerings vary from campus to campus over the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected scholarships are available from TASC (for information, contact Chymeka Olfonse at (646) 943-8847). Students also can apply for financial aid from the individual colleges or through the Educational Incentive Program.
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