Academic Programs

Paraprofessional Education (CRT.PRPRO)

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge base and practical skills necessary for assisting with children and teachers in a public school setting. The certificate option is the first year of the two-year associate in applied science degree in Paraprofessional Education. Students are encouraged to check with their local school district on specific college education requirements needed in the field of paraprofessional education.

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

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

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First Year
First Semester

COREEDU-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREECE-095

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREECE-110

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-118

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREEDU-103

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEDU-190

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-274

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-218

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	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
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	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
CORE	ECE-095	Creative Activities for Children ECE-095 Creative Activities for 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
GEN	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
CORE	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		16.0
Second Semester
CORE	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
GEN	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, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social and gender development as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
GEN	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
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

31.0

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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 Education (CRT.PRPRO)

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

EDU-100Introduction to Education

ECE-095Creative Activities for Children

MAT-118Math for Elem Teachers I

ECE-110Child Behavior Management

Semester Totals

EDU-103Teaching/Learning W/Technology

PSY-274Child Development

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

EDU-190Introduction/Special Education

MAT-218Math for Elem Teachers II

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

EDU-100
Introduction to Education

ECE-095
Creative Activities for Children

MAT-118
Math for Elem Teachers I

ECE-110
Child Behavior Management

EDU-103
Teaching/Learning W/Technology

PSY-274
Child Development

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

EDU-190
Introduction/Special Education

MAT-218
Math for Elem Teachers II