Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) (AS Degree S0375)
Business Division
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 | |
| Human Growth and Lifespan Development 1 | ||
| Human 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.
