Paraprofessional Educator (AAS)
Education
Program website Program Overview
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to promote the development of skills necessary when working with children in Title 1 programs in the K-12 public or private school classrooms. Students must complete both the required courses for the program and 21 hours of approved electives.
Program Requirements
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology + | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECE 102 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 3 | |
| LIT 219 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDU 219 | Students with Disabilities in School | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EDU 202 | Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDU 230 | Introduction to Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 220 | Diversity in Schools and Society + | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 6 | |
| PSC 101 | American Politics and Government | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with MGT 150 or Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
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This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following: | ||
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 105 | Introduction to Visual Art | 3 |
| ART 130 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 226 | Assessment and Guidance | 3 |
| ECE 250 | Health, Nutrition and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Child-Family-Community | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| ESC 110 | Exploring the Earth and Universe | 4 |
| GEG 101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HST 111 | American Experience to 1877 | 3 |
| HST 112 | American Experience Since 1877 | 3 |
| LNG 105 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| MTH 130 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching II | 4 |
| PHY 110 | Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| PSY 217 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 228 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 |
| SGN 101 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop reading skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
- Develop mathematical computation and mathematical reasoning skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
- Develop writing skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
- Develop critical and creative thinking skills to become an effective decision maker and problem solver.
- Develop effective communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing for a variety of school settings.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of child development, the learning process and instructional strategies, including the instruction of special-needs students.
- Identify and apply appropriate classroom management techniques based on knowledge of law.
- Identify and apply appropriate classroom management techniques based on knowledge of school policies and procedures.
- Effectively utilize a variety of technologies for communication, problem solving and research.
- Identify technology tools/media used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
- Utilize various technology tools/media used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
- Develop skills to interact effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators in a diverse school society.
- Develop interpersonal skills necessary to work in collaborative environments.
- Develop a comprehensive pre-professional portfolio that demonstrates knowledge of the profession.