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
Course Number
EDUC 1265
Course Title
Foundations of Child Development
Credits
2
Course Number
EDUC 1267
Course Title
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Credits
2
Course Number
EDUC 1270
Course Title
Guidance: Managing the Physical & Social Environment
Credits
2
Course Number
EDUC 2900
Course Title
Introduction to Special Education
Credits
3
Choose one elective from the following:
Course Number
EDUC 1240
Course Title
Family and Community Relations
Credits
3
Course Number
CSCI 1102
Course Title
Computer Applications I
Credits
3
Course Number
ASL 1121
Course Title
American Sign Language I
Credits
3
 
TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
12
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