Academic Programs

Paraprofessional Educator (AAS.PRPRO)

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge base and practical skills necessary for assisting teachers in a public school setting. This degree is suited for individuals who desire a career working with children in an educational learning environment. In response to the No Child Left Behind Act, this degree in Paraprofessional Education meets the recommended curriculum outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education.

ECE 120 and 125 must be taken the same semester.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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First Year
First Semester

ENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

EDU-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

LIT-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

EDU-103

Credit Hours: 3.00

MAT-118

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECE-110

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

PSY-274

Credit Hours: 3.00

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

EDU-190

Credit Hours: 3.00

MAT-218

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECE-083

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

BIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

ENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECE-102

Credit Hours: 3.00

PSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECE-095

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
Second Semester

HUM-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

EDU-200

Credit Hours: 3.00

EDU-210

Credit Hours: 3.00

ECE-120

Credit Hours: 1.00

ECE-125

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
	EDU-100	Introduction to Education EDU-100 Introduction to Education An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30 hours practical lab is required for this course. Course Outline ^^^	3.0
	LIT-150	Children's Literature LIT-150 Children's Literature Study of various forms and types of literature for the intellectual stimulation of the small child and storytelling and oral interpretation techniques. Course Outline *	3.0
	EDU-103	Teaching/Learning W/Technology EDU-103 Teaching/Learning W/Technology This course features practical ways to use various types of technology for the K-12 classroom teacher. This is a basic course in microcomputers, their operation, and utilization in K-12 classrooms. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	MAT-118	Math for Elem Teachers I MAT-118 Math for Elem Teachers I A course designed for Elementary Education majors. Topics include number theory, probability and statistics, development of numeration systems, sets, functions, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-218. Course Outline *	3.0
	ECE-110	Child Behavior Management ECE-110 Child Behavior Management This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self discipline and self control. Observation of discipline problems and analyzation of procedures are required of the student. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0
Second Semester
	PSY-274	Child Development PSY-274 Child Development Study of theories and research methods used to study development, from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and gender development, as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development. Course Outline	3.0
	SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	EDU-190	Introduction/Special Education EDU-190 Introduction/Special Education This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of exceptional children, including a survey of the child's developmental traits and examination of appropriate intervention techniques. Course Outline	3.0
	MAT-218	Math for Elem Teachers II MAT-218 Math for Elem Teachers II The study of the concepts and theory of measurement and geometry via the problem-solving approach, using both calculators and microcomputers throughout. Designed for Elementary Education majors. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-118. Course Outline *	3.0
	ECE-083	Instructional Methods ECE-083 Instructional Methods This course enables students to do total program planning consistent with the developmental needs of children. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
	BIO-100	Bio Science I BIO-100 Bio Science I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society. Course Outline	4.0
	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0
	ECE-102	Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child ECE-102 Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children in group settings as well as the personal health of the individual. Emphasis is placed on preventive health through education and the development of healthy habits. Course Outline	3.0
	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
	ECE-095	Creative Activities/Children ECE-095 Creative Activities/Children This course provides students an understanding of the value of and practical experience in preparing creative activities and experiences for children. The student is given many opportunities to explore, develop, and appreciate various types of creative media for preschool children. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
	HUM-150	Humanities Through the Arts HUM-150 Humanities Through the Arts Students will survey the human condition as revealed through the arts, including an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama, film, photography, and music. Course Outline	3.0
	EDU-200	Educational Psychology EDU-200 Educational Psychology The application of psychology principles to education. Special emphasis on understanding growth and development, the learning process, motivation, intelligence, evaluation, measurement, creativity and the impact of culture on learning styles. Course Outline	3.0
	EDU-210	Diversity/Schools & Societies EDU-210 Diversity/Schools & Societies This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by and ought to respond to the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. Course Outline	3.0
	ECE-120	Field Experience Seminar ECE-120 Field Experience Seminar This course prepares the student for the Field Experience practicum (ECE125) and includes preparation of credentials for seeking employment. Course Outline *	1.0
	ECE-125	Field Experience ECE-125 Field Experience Supervised practicum designed for Early Childhood and Child & Family Services and Paraprofessional Education majors to provide on-the-job experience. Practicum will include application of: program and classroom management skills, managing daily routines, curriculum development, agency policies and regulations, and enhancement of family involvement. Course Outline *	3.0
	--- ---	Electives --- --- Electives ^^	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

66.0

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Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Tanille R. Ulm
Faculty Email: tulm@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5488

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Paraprofessional Educator (AAS.PRPRO)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

EDU-100Introduction to Education

LIT-150Children's Literature

EDU-103Teaching/Learning W/Technology

MAT-118Math for Elem Teachers I

ECE-110Child Behavior Management

Semester Totals

PSY-274Child Development

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

EDU-190Introduction/Special Education

MAT-218Math for Elem Teachers II

ECE-083Instructional Methods

Semester Totals

BIO-100Bio Science I

ENG-121Composition II

ECE-102Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

ECE-095Creative Activities/Children

Semester Totals

HUM-150Humanities Through the Arts

EDU-200Educational Psychology

EDU-210Diversity/Schools & Societies

ECE-120Field Experience Seminar

ECE-125Field Experience

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Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

EDU-100
Introduction to Education

LIT-150
Children's Literature

EDU-103
Teaching/Learning W/Technology

MAT-118
Math for Elem Teachers I

ECE-110
Child Behavior Management

PSY-274
Child Development

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

EDU-190
Introduction/Special Education

MAT-218
Math for Elem Teachers II

ECE-083
Instructional Methods

BIO-100
Bio Science I

ENG-121
Composition II

ECE-102
Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

ECE-095
Creative Activities/Children

HUM-150
Humanities Through the Arts

EDU-200
Educational Psychology

EDU-210
Diversity/Schools & Societies

ECE-120
Field Experience Seminar

ECE-125
Field Experience

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Electives