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PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - 486 (Semester)
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 70
Campus: Central

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.
 

COURSES CREDITS
First Semester
EDUC 1101 Introduction to Education 3
EDUC 2234 Technology in Teaching 3
ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3
PSYC 1110 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOCI 1170 Introduction to Sociology I 3
EDUC 1145 Observation/Assessment of Children 2
     
Second Semester
EDUC 1102 Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 1118 Guiding Children's Behavior & Learning 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3
MATH 1118 Intermediate Algebra 3
EDUC 2243 Individuals with Exceptionalities 3
PSYC 2207 Human Growth & Development 3
     
Third Semester
EDUC 2220 Foundation of Literacy 3
PHYS 1101 Introduction to Physical Science 3
PSYC 2241 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 2260 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
MATH 1124 or 1141 Finite Math or College Algebra 3
FNAR 1104 Introduction to the Arts 3
     
Fourth Semester
EDUC 2228 Families, Communities, & Schools 3
SPTH 1115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech 3
EDUC 2225 Seminar 2
EDUC 2224 Practicum 2
BIOL 1125 Environmental Science 4
EDUC - - Education Elective 3
     
Program Total 70

 

 

 
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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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