Early Childhood Education-Paraprofessional-Associate in Applied Science
The Early Childhood – Paraprofessional Option prepares students to work in early childhood classrooms within school districts. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must meet DCFS requirements in order to complete the practicum
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, de- pending upon where they are doing their observations. Students completing the practicum for Early Childhood Education or the Practicum for the Paraprofessional or Teaching Assistant programs are required to complete both the federal and state background checks.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.
The Early Childhood – Paraprofessional Option prepares students to work in early childhood classrooms within school districts. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must meet DCFS requirements in order to complete the practicum.
Required Courses
First Semester
EMGL 121 can be substituted with
ENGL 101.
Second Semester
Third Semester
| EDUC 101 | Nature/Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 160 | Guiding Children | 2 |
| EDUC 260 | Health/Nutrition Young Childr | 2 |
| EDUC 270 | Education/Exceptional Child | 3 |
| HLTH 102 | First Aid and Personal Safety | 2 |
| Math or Science Elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Fourth Semester
| EDUC 225 | Internship in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 226 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| Education Elective | |
| Humanities Elective | |
| SOCY 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-16 |
Education Electives
Total Credit Hours: 60