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.
Catalog Term Year: 2020 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-120
Composition I 
*
3.0
EDU-100
Introduction to Education 
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3.0
LIT-150
Children's Literature 
*
3.0
EDU-103
Teaching/Learning W/Technology 
3.0
MAT-118
Math for Elem Teachers I 
*
3.0
ECE-110
Child Behavior Management 
3.0

Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
PSY-274
Child Development 
3.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0
EDU-190
Introduction/Special Education 
3.0
MAT-218
Math for Elem Teachers II 
*
3.0
ECE-083
Instructional Methods 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
BIO-100
Bio Science I 
4.0
ENG-121
Composition II 
3.0
ECE-102
Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child 
3.0
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
3.0
ECE-095
Creative Activities/Children 
4.0

Semester Totals
17.0
Second Semester
HUM-150
Humanities Through the Arts 
3.0
EDU-200
Educational Psychology 
3.0
EDU-210
Diversity/Schools & Societies 
3.0
ECE-120
Field Experience Seminar 
*
1.0
ECE-125
Field Experience 
*
3.0
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Electives 
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3.0

Semester Totals
16.0

Total Program Hours

66.0