Education Paraprofessional (Certificate)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2025
Program Code: CTEDPP
Credential: Certificate
Program Code: CTEDPP
Credential: Certificate
This program prepares students for immediate employment as a paraprofessional in PK-12 classrooms, or to work with school-age children in before or aftercare programs. Special education, math, and literacy teaching practices are emphasized. Students who want to earn an Elementary Education Transfer Associate in Applied Science may apply the total hours of this certificate program towards that degree. Requirements may vary among colleges so students should meet with elementary education advisors early in their studies.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 16
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major/Area Requirements | ||
| ECD 101 | Child Development 1 | 3-4 |
| or PSY 220 | Human Development and Learning | |
| ECD 240 | Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities 1 | 3 |
| or PSY 251 | Education of Exceptional Children | |
| EDU 104 | Introduction to Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ENG 240 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MTH 148 | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
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Students wishing to take ECD 240 need to first take its prerequisite, ECD 101.