Paraprofessional Education (486)
Offered on: Central Campus (Afternoon/Evening)
Nature of Profession
Paraprofessionals in education (teacher’s aides) work in both regular and special education classroom settings.
Program Design
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.
Transfer Agreements
Southern State has articulation/transfer agreements with many four-year institutions. Find the transfer agreements for Paraprofessional Education below.
Courses
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 1101 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 1145 | Observation / Assessment of Children | 2 |
| EDUC 2234 | Technology in Education | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 1110 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 1118 | Guiding Children’s Behavior & Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 2243 | Individuals With Exceptionalities | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSYC 2207 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 1115 | Fundamentals of Effective Speech | 3 |
| EDUC 2220 | Foundation of Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 2260 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| FNAR 1104 | Introduction to the Arts | 3 |
| MATH 1124 or 1141 | Finite Math or College Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 1101 | Introduction to Physical Science | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BIOL 1125 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| PSYC 2241 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2224 | Paraprofessional Practicum | 2 |
| EDUC 2225 | Paraprofessional Seminar | 2 |
| EDUC 2228 | Families, Communities & Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 2230 | Children’s Literature with Reading Approaches | 3 |
Program Total: 64
Faculty
Becky Storer- 800.628.7722 x2628
- bstorer@sscc.edu
