Paraeducator - Certificate (Major Code - PARA)
The Paraeducator certificate is designed to prepare students to work as paraeducators in K-12 schools under the direction of certified classroom educators. Program requirements include coursework in foundations of education, culturally relevant pedagogy, and classroom management as well as a practicum within a classroom setting.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the educational process and the roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator.
- Analyze strategies for supporting special education students and culturally and linguistically diverse learners in an educational team.
- Apply knowledge of reinforcement, motivation, and data collection to facilitate classroom management and foster a positive learning environment.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional standards of conduct and comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA) and workplace policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.
- Identify the historical, legal, social, and practical aspects of American education and evaluate current educational trends, issues, and practices.
Degree Map
CORE CURRICULUM 28-30 CREDITS
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Foundations of SEI/ELL Methods* | 3 |
| EDU 222 | Introduction to Special Education* | 3 |
| EDU 224 | Field Experience in Education | 1-3 |
| EDU 226 | Cultural Diversity in Education* | 3 |
| EDU 230 | Classroom Management* | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition** | 3 |
| OR | |
| ENG 101L | Composition with Support Lab* | 3 |
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| MAT 142 | College Mathematics*** | 3 |
| OR | |
| MAT 142L | College Mathematics with Support Lab* | 3 |
| or higher (3-5 credits) | |
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| POS 220 | Federal and Arizona Constitutions** | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
Program Prerequisite: Prior to enrolling in EDU 224 students must obtain a valid Arizona IVP clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Fee required).
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 28-30 CREDITS