Paraprofessional/Special Education A.A.S.

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

To prepare graduates as paraeducators or teacher assistants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively educate and serve individuals with diverse learning abilities. Graduates may work in public or private schools in general education or in special needs classrooms.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • identify patterns of human development and learning across the life-span and understand that each child’s learning and development are unique based on knowledge of family, culture, and biological influences.

  • develop collaborative relationships with colleagues to support and advocate for children’s learning.

  • plan, modify, and adapt teaching strategies for individual students.

First Semester   Credits
ENG 105 College English 3
PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology 3
EDU 101 Foundations of Education 3
EDU 105 Introduction to Special Education 3
Elective Free Elective 3
  Semester Total 15
     
Second Semester    
ENG 106 College English II 3
PSY 145 Human Growth and Development-The Life Span 3
Elective Math/Science 3
SED 205 Assistive Technology for Children With Exceptionalities 3
SED 114 Special Education Field Experience I 1
EDU 125 Linking Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Learners 3
  Semester Total 16
     
Third Semester    
Elective Math/Science 3-4
Elective General Education 3
EDU 202 Fundamentals of Reading Instruction I 3
SED 200 Instructional Strategies for Children With Exceptionalities 3
Elective Teacher Education Elective 3
  Semester Total 15-16
     
Fourth Semester    
Elective Free Electives 5
EDU 210 Behavior Management and Guidance Practices 3
SED 220 Paraprofessional Practicum 6
  Semester Total 14
     
  Credit Total 61

Teacher Education Advisement guidelines for students seeking a teaching career and/or program of study for transfer into a four year college program. Students can select and tailor their program based on career goals. Students intending to transfer need to choose courses based on the college transfer agreement.

Recommended electives: EDU 114, EDU 150, EDU 155, EDU 165, EDU 170, EDU 240, SPN 101, SPN 105, SPN 106, SPN 205, ASL 101, ASL 105

Science Electives: BIO 101, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 115, BIO 116, BIO 124, BIO 125, BIO 130, BIO 135, BIO 163, BIO 164, PHY 101, PHY 103, PHY 110, CHE 105, CHE 108, CHE 111

Math electives: MAT 105, MAT 118, MAT 120, MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 150, MAT 160