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Home > Academics > Associate's Degree Programs > Paraprofessional Education
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - 486
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 99/100
Campus: Central
Program Brochure (PDF)
Nature of Work: This degree is designed to prepare competent and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the implementation of curriculum and services in a variety of educational settings. In addition to general and technical education courses, the student will participate in field placements in the public schools. The degree will also provide a pathway to baccalaureate level education, if the candidate desires.
Related Job Titles: Paraprofessionals in education (teacher's aides) in both regular and special education classroom settings.
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CREDITS |
| First Quarter |
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| ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
4 |
| EDUC 101 |
Introduction to Education |
4 |
| PSYC 110 |
Principles of Psychology |
5 |
| ECED 245 |
Observation/Assessment of Children |
2 |
| Second Quarter |
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| ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
4 |
| EDUC 102 |
Foundations of Education |
5 |
| EDUC 234 |
Technology in Education |
4 |
| ECED 118 |
Early Childhood Social Development |
4 |
| Third Quarter |
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| ENGL 103 |
English Composition III |
3 |
| EDUC 243 |
Survey of Exceptional Child |
4 |
| ECED 228 |
Parent Involvement |
2 |
| ECED 120 |
Language/Literacy Dev. in Young Child |
2 |
| SPTH 115 |
Fundamentals of Effective Speech |
3 |
| EDUC 124 |
Seminar I |
2 |
| EDUC 125 |
Practicum I |
2 |
| Fourth Quarter |
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| BIOL 125 |
Environmental Science |
4 |
| SOCI 170 |
Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
| PSYC 207 |
Human Growth and Development |
4 |
| MATH 118 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| Fifth Quarter |
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| PHYS 101 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
4 |
| EDUC 260 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
4 |
| FNAR 104 |
Introduction to the Arts |
4 |
| MATH 124 |
Finite Math |
4 |
| Sixth Quarter |
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| EDUC 220 |
Foundation of Literacy |
4 |
| ECED 235 |
Community Resources |
2 |
| PSYC 241 |
Educational Psychology |
4 |
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*Humanities Elective |
3-4 |
| EDUC 224 |
Seminar II |
2 |
| EDUC 225 |
Practicum II |
2 |
| Program Total |
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99/100 |
| *Humanities Elective to be taken from transfer module courses. |
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Promoting academic excellence.
Southern State offers several high-quality associate's degree and certificate programs and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Beyond that, we have small class sizes and faculty - many who possess advanced degrees in their area of expertise - who care about your success.
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