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PARAEDUCATOR/TEACHER ASSISTANT A.A.S.

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

EDU 101

Foundations of Education

3

EDU 105

Introduction to Special Education

3

EDU 115*

Education Field Experience I

1

ENG 105

College English

3

PSY 140

Introduction to Psychology

3

Elective**

Mathematics/Science

3-4

Semester Total

16-17

Second Semester

ECE 140**

Observation and Recording Techniques

3

ENG 106

College English II

3

MAT 125

Fundamentals of Mathematics I

3

SED 210

The Paraeducator Professional

3

Elective**

CIS

3-3.5

Semester Total

15-15.5

Third Semester

ECE 215*

Language and Literature

3

EDU 210

Behavior Management and Guidance Practices

3

PSY 145

Human Growth and Development – The Lifespan

3

SED 200*

Instructional Strategies for Children With Exceptionalities

3

SED 205

Assistive Technology for Children With Exceptionalities

3

Semester Total

15

Fourth Semester

EDU 220

Internship/SED 220 Internship

6

PSY 240

Educational Psychology

3

Elective**

SPN

3

Elective***

Teacher Education

3

Semester Total

15

Credit Total

*Requires field experience and observations.

**Recommended electives: BIO 101 or 105; CIS 105 or above; MAT 110; SPN 101, 105, 106, or 205.

***Recommended Teacher Education electives: ECE 120, 130, 210, or 215; EDU 150, 155, 165, 170, 180, 181, 182, 201, or 297.