Paraprofessional Educator Associate

Curriculum C220B

The Paraprofessional directly supports teachers and children in the classroom. According to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), "paraprofessionals should be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instruction in the areas of reading, writing and math, or in school readiness;" therefore, "paraprofessionals are expected to have working knowledge of these academic areas." Students completing the AAS Paraprofessional degree will have knowledge and skills in:

  • reading, writing, mathematical computation and mathematical reasoning
  • critical and creative thinking, decision making, problem-solving and reasoning
  • communication (listening, speaking and writing)
  • child/human growth and development, behavior management, instructional strategies and laws, policies and procedures
  • technology
  • respecting cultural diversity and the views of others
  • working as a team member

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

ECE 110◊

Early Childhood Development

3

 

ECE 111◊

Introduction to Early Childhood Education or

 

#

EDU 207◊

Introduction to Education

3

 

PSY 100◊

Introduction to Psychology

3

#

RHT 101◊

Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3

 

 

General education/Humanities & Fine Arts

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

 

ECE 136◊

School Age Programming

3

#

ECE 138◊

Observation, Assessment, Curriculum and Guidance of Young Children

 

4

#

RHT 102◊

Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

3

 

 

General education/Mathematics & Science

3-4

 

 

General education/Social & Behavioral Science

 

3

 

 

 

16-17

Semester Three

#

ECE 142◊

Students with Disabilities in School or

 

#

EDU 200◊

Introduction to Special Education

3

#

ECE 146◊

Child, Family & Community

2

 

SPE 101◊

Principles of Effective Speaking

3

 

 

General education/Mathematics

3

 

 

Electives2

3

 

 

 

14

Semester Four

#

ECE 118◊

Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child1

 

3

#

ECE 121◊

Language Development & Activities

3

#

EDU 215◊

Educational Psychology

3

 

EDU105◊

Technology for Educators

3

 

 

Electives2

4

 

 

 

16

 

 

Total credits required for graduation

61-62

See ECE course descriptions.

See Humanities & Fine Arts and Social & Behavioral Science General Education requirements; Mathematics requirements for Associate in Arts degree.

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is a requirement for each ECE or EDU course in all ECE programs.

1ECE 118◊ meets the Health and Fitness graduation requirement.

2If a student is planning on obtaining an Illinois Teaching Certificate, elective choices should be based on certificate level. (Refer to Teacher Certification Web site for electives: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/certification)

Chairperson: Mary Rinchiuso, Ext. 3022