Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) (AS Degree S0375)
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Degree S0375
This degree program prepares paraprofessionals to work with children in a variety of ways that enhance learning. Graduates will be able to assist classroom teachers in working with K-12 students, including students with special needs. This associate degree certifies that paraprofessionals are “highly qualified” as specified by federal legislation.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Child Growth and Lifespan Development 1 | ||
| Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors 1 | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development 1 | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology - Honors | ||
| Introduction to Child Psychology | ||
| CHLD 50 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 10 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 16 | Aspects and Issues in Teaching | 3 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Choose two course from the following: | 6 | |
| Early Literacy in Child Development | ||
| Program Planning for the School Age Child | ||
| Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | ||
| Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Identify a variety of effective teaching strategies.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 10 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| CHLD 10 OR CHLD 11 OR PSYC 14 OR PSYC 15 3 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| CHLD 51 OR CHLD 64 OR ENGL 81 OR KIN 3 OR LIT 40 3 | ||
| Units | 9.5 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| EDUC 16 | Aspects and Issues in Teaching | 3 |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| SPAN or any world language (Area C1) 1 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Take any 12 degree applicable units (electives) 2 | ||
| Educational Paraprof./Instr. Assist. AS S0375 5 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 52.5 | |
