Nov 18, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog

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2024-2025 College Catalog

Paraprofessional Studies, AAS

Location(s): SCC Main Campus

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General Education Requirements (15-16 credits)

Mathematics

Select one of the following:

MAT 121 - Intermediate Algebra 4 Credit(s) or higher

Communication

English Requirement

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)

Communications Requirement

Select one of the following:

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) *
COM 104 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)

Social Science

POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)

Natural Science

Select one of the following:

CHM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credit(s) *
BIO 105 - Essentials of Biology 3 Credit(s) *
BIO 108 - Trends in Science 3 Credit(s)
BIO 110 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 122 - Environmental Science 3 Credit(s)
PHY 105 - Environmental Geology 3 Credit(s)
PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credit(s) *
PHY 125 - Introduction to Physical Geology 3 Credit(s)
PHY 130 - Astronomy 3 Credit(s)

Core Course Requirements (39 credits)

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
OR
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
OR
HIS 115 - U.S. History Since 1945 3 Credit(s)
OR
HIS 145 - Western Civilizations Ancient & Medieval 3 Credit(s)
OR
HIS 146 - Western Civilizations Modern European 3 Credit(s)
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 201 - Child Psychology 3 Credit(s)
OR
PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 101 - Introduction to Teacher Education 1 Credit(s)
EDU 125 - Literacy & Storytelling for Young Children 3 Credit(s)
OR
EDU 225 - Literature for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 247 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
EDU 250 - Education of Exceptional Learners 3 Credit(s)
EDU 252 - Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credit(s)
EDU 217 - Educating Young Children with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
EDU 285 - Teaching Profession With Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
EDU 280 - Practicum for Paraprofessional 2 Credit(s)

Elective (6 credits)

Choose Two:

EDU 242 - Art for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 246 - Music for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 125 - Literacy & Storytelling for Young Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 225 - Literature for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 205 - Children, Families & Communities 3 Credit(s)
EDU 208 - Nutrition, Health, & Safety of Children 3 Credit(s)

Total Required Hours: 60-61 credits

*Recommended Courses