Educational Paraeducator, AAS

Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Great teachers work with families and communities, educating, guiding, and inspiring all of our children to their full potential! Paraeducators, also known as Educational Support Professionals (ESP), work alongside certificated teachers, supporting and assisting in a K-12 classroom. This degree prepares you for a career and offers you a seamless transition into BAS in Elementary Education.

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Program Requirements

Prerequisites

Some classes have entry requirements not listed here. Talk to a faculty adviser.

Program Core Courses

Total Core Credits: 55

Program Supporting Courses

Total Supporting Course Credits: 21

Related Instruction Courses

Communications

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

Computation

Select one course from the list below:

Human Relations

SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology

Total Related Instruction Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 91

Program Outcomes

Washington State General Paraeducator Standards of Practice

STANDARD 1: Support educational outcomes.
STANDARD 2: Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices
STANDARD 3: Support a positive and safe learning environment
STANDARD 4: Communicate effectively and participate in the team process
STANDARD 5: Demonstrate cultural competency

Program Notes

Students will be required to pass a criminal history background check specified by each school district.
This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA in each required class to attain a certificate or an AAS degree
AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for try-level employment.
Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
Students attending only in the evening must remember it is likely to take more than two years to complete program.
Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description	Education-Paraeducator AAS
Academic Plan	TEAEPAPT
CIP Code	13.1501