Education Paraprofessional
Education Paraprofessional
This program prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. This includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons, and carrying out related assignments.
| Required Courses (25-27 units) | Units | |
| EDU-1 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 4 |
| EAR-20 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| COMM-C1000/C1000H or COM-9/9H |
Introduction to Public Speaking/Introduction to Public Speaking-Honors Interpersonal Communication/Interpersonal Communication-Honors |
3 3 |
| ENGL-C1000/C1000H Or ENG-50 |
Academic Reading and Writing/Academic Reading and Writing-Honors Or Basic English Composition |
4 Or 4 |
| HIS-6/6H or HIS-7*/7H* |
United States History to 1877/Honors Or United States History from 1865/Honors |
3 Or 3 |
| Required Course - English (4 units - select one course) | Units | |
| ENGL-C1000/C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing/Academic Reading and Writing-Honors | 4 |
| ENG-50 | Basic English Composition | 4 |
| Required Course - History (3 units - select one course) | Units | |
| HIS-6/6H | United States History to 1877 / Honors United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS-7/7H | United States History from 1865 / Honors United States History from 1865 | 3 |
| Required Course - Communication (3 units - select one course) | Units | |
| COMM-C1000/C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking/Introduction to Public Speaking-Honors | 3 |
| COM-9/9H | Interpersonal Communication / Honors Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Elective Courses (8-10 units) | Units | |
| EAR-26 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG-30 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| KIN-30 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| SPA-3N | Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 5 |
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Education Paraprofessional will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.