Education Paraprofessional (Certificate of Achievement, 2018-2019)

Program Info

Effective Term
Fall 2018
Year Established
2002
Program Code
EDPAR.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

Description

Designed to increase students' knowledge in specific content areas and to promote the development of interaction skills necessary for working with children. This certificate enables students to work as paraprofessionals or teacher aides. Individuals who wish to earn an Associate in Arts degree in Pre-­Elementary Education may apply the total hours of this certificate program toward that degree. However, HPE-142 may not apply toward a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. For more information, please consult the transfer guides in the University Transfer, Advising, and Career Counseling Center.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Develop lesson plans implementing educational software for grades P – 12.
  2. Apply knowledge of literacy development to assist emergent and beginning readers.
  3. Effectively write and conduct research.
  4. Apply humanities concepts within the pre-kindergarten through secondary classroom.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of first aid procedures.
  6. Analyze elementary and middle school mathematics at the level necessary for teaching.
  7. Apply knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development theories of the learner in a school setting.
  8. Compare and contrast different exceptionalities.
  9. Analyze legal requirements and educational services required to meet the needs of students with different exceptionalities.
  10. Construct scientific knowledge using inquiry-based techniques.
Career Opportunities
  • School paraprofessional

Admission Requirements

Additional Program Requirements

The law requires new teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, and other personnel to provide documentation of a completed criminal record check. Students who complete field experiences as part of their HFC coursework must provide a statewide criminal record check prior to work with children in public or non-public schools.

Program Requirements

Note
  • *Humanities: Consult your advisor or counselor for transfer institution major/minor requirements.
  • *Computer Technology: Consult your advisor or counselor for transfer institution major/minor requirements.
Note
  • *Natural Science: Consult your advisor or counselor for transfer institution major/minor requirements.
Minimum Total Credit Hours
31.00