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Paraprofessional Educator Degree

Teacher calling on students with their hands raised

Make a difference in the classroom and in their lives

Career outcomes

Instructional assistants
Paraprofessional educator
Teacher's aides
Teaching assistant

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a paraprofessional educator with this degree program. Paraprofessional educators (also commonly known as teacher鈥檚 aides or instructional assistants) work in a variety of settings such as classrooms, computer labs and the outdoors. Their work includes assisting with instruction, grading assignments, supervision and child development.

Choose from 100% on-campus or mix online and on-campus courses to fit your schedule.

Take classes in education, psychology, child development, students with disabilities in schools, technology in education, children鈥檚 literature, diversity in schools and society, language arts in elementary/middle school teaching and more. All courses are taught by expert faculty who are extremely knowledgeable in the field of education. This program will prepare you to take the Illinois State Board of Education's Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed for Paraprofessional exam.

A.A.S. degree program plan

This 61 credit-hour program is designed to promote the development of skills necessary when working with children in Title 1 programs in the K-12 public or private school classrooms. Students must complete both the required courses for the program and 21 hours of approved electives.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 61)
Number	Course Title	Credits
First Semester
EDU 201		3
ENG 101		3
Humanities		3
Mathematics ¹		3
PSY 101	⁺	3
	Hours	15
Second Semester
ECE 102		3
EDU 211		3
Elective(s)		3
LIT 219		3
SPE 101		3
	Hours	15
Third Semester
EDU 219		3
EDU 250		3
Elective(s)		9
	Hours	15
Fourth Semester
EDU 202		1
EDU 230		3
EDU 220	⁺	3
Elective(s)		6
PSC 101		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	61

¹: The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with MGT听150听or Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of
+: This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.

Electives

Electives (Hours required: 4)
Number	Course Title	Credits
Select from the following:
ANT 101		3
ANT 202		3
ART 105		3
ART 130		3
ECE 101		3
ECE 226		3
ECE 250		3
ECE 252		3
ENG 102		3
ESC 110		4
GEG 101		3
HST 111		3
HST 112		3
LNG 105		3
MTH 130		4
MTH 131		4
PHY 110		4
PSY 217		3
PSY 228		3
SGN 101		4

Program learning outcomes

Develop reading skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
Develop mathematical computation and mathematical reasoning skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
Develop writing skills to be used for classroom instructional support.
Develop critical and creative thinking skills to become an effective decision maker and problem solver.
Develop effective communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing for a variety of school settings.
Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of child development, the learning process and instructional strategies, including the instruction of special-needs students.
Identify and apply appropriate classroom management techniques based on knowledge of law.
Identify and apply appropriate classroom management techniques based on knowledge of school policies and procedures.
Effectively utilize a variety of technologies for communication, problem solving and research.
Identify technology tools/media used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
Utilize various technology tools/media used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
Develop skills to interact effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators in a diverse school society.
Develop interpersonal skills necessary to work in collaborative environments.
Develop a comprehensive pre-professional portfolio that demonstrates knowledge of the profession.

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