| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
| General Education Requirements (15-16 credits) | |||
| Mathematics | MAT 108 or | Understanding K-8 Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MAT 121 or higher | Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Communication | ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COM 101 or | Oral Communication | 3 | |
| COM 104 or | Small Group Communication | ||
| COM 106 or | Public Speaking | ||
| COM 110 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Social Science | POL 101 | American Government | 3 |
| Natural Science | CHM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry* | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Essentials in Biology* | ||
| BIO 108 | Trends in Science | ||
| BIO 110 | Human Biology | ||
| BIO 122 | Environmental Sciences | ||
| PHY 105 | Environmental Geology | ||
| PHY 111 | Introduction to Physical Science* | ||
| PHY 125 | Introduction to Physical Geology | ||
| PHY 130 | Astronomy | ||
| Core Course Requirements (39 credits) | |||
| HIS 101 or | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 | |
| HIS 102 or | U.S. History Since 1877 | ||
| HIS 115 or | U.S. History Since 1945 | ||
| HIS 145 or | Western Civilization: Ancient & Medieval Heritage | ||
| HIS 146 | Western Civilization: Modern European Heritage | ||
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 201 or | Child Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 215 | Adolescent Psychology | ||
| EDU 101 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 1 | |
| EDU 125 or | Literacy and Storytelling for Young Children | 3 | |
| EDU 225 | Literature for Children | ||
| EDU 212 | Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society | 3 | |
| EDU 222 | Educational Technology | 3 | |
| EDU 240 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| EDU 247 | Multicultural Education | 3 | |
| EDU 250 | Education of Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
| EDU 252 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | |
| EDU 217 | Educating Young Children with Special Needs | 3 | |
| EDU 285 | Teaching Profession With Field Experience | 3 | |
| EDU 280 | Practicum for Paraprofessionals | 2 | |
| Elective (6 credits) | |||
| Choose Two: | EDU 242 | Art for Children | 3 |
| EDU 246 | Music for Children | ||
| EDU 125 | Teaching Literacy through Storytelling | ||
| EDU 225 | Literature for Children | ||
| EDU 205 | Children, Families and Communities | ||
| EDU 208 | Nutrition, Health and Safety of Children | ||
| EDU 201 | Cognitive Activities and STEM for Young Children | ||
| Total Required Hours: 60-61 credits | |||
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Paraprofessional Studies A.A.S.
Paraprofessional Studies A.A.S.
Department: Education
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
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What Is Paraprofessional Studies A.A.S.?
This degree prepares individuals to aid 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. Students will learn techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments. Additionally, they help the teacher perform clerical duties such as grading papers, assisting with safety, mentoring and transportation.
2 yrs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paraprofessionals and teachers assistants need to have completed at least two years of college coursework.
Occupational Outlook
Employment of paraprofessionals shows a growing trend through the next decade. Employment growth is expected due to increases in student enrollment in elementary and secondary schools as well as in childcare and preschool.
Salary Outlook
In the state of Missouri, employees working as teacher assistants earn a mean wage of $27,120 per year, depending on education, experience and employer. Exceptional performers can earn in excess of $38,820.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker's degree of education rises.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and FOCUS Online Career and Education Planning Systems
Paraprofessional Careers
SCC graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paraprofessional are employed in careers including teacher aids or assistants, special education assistants, special education paraprofessionals and early childhood assistants.
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