Academic Programs
Education Paraprofessional, Certificate
Overview
This certificate program prepares graduates for employment in a K-12 school district and provides a curriculum which meets the core competencies. The curriculum will provide a career pathway for paraprofessional which will allow them to begin, continue and enhance their education. The curriculum is organized to move the learner through the selected course work online and through the A.S. Degree.
Locations
Online
The certificate is made up of four required and five elective online classes developed by incorporating the core competencies that have been produced for paraprofessionals by the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. The coursework is designed to begin students with a 12-credit certificate which is part of the Child Development Track of the Human Services degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1265 | Foundations of Child Development | 2 |
| EDUC 1267 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2 |
| EDUC 1270 | Guidance: Managing the Physical & Social Environment | 2 |
| EDUC 2900 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| Choose one elective from the following: | ||
| EDUC 1240 | Family and Community Relations | 3 |
| CSCI 1102 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| ASL 1121 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |