Early Childhood Education-Teaching Assistant-Associate in Applied Science
The Paraprofessional Option in the Education Program meets the requirement of the State of Illinois for the training of teaching assistants. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must meet all state requirements to be eligible to participate in the internship.
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.
Required Courses
First Semester
| EDUC 101 | Nature/Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 207 | Childrens Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Mathematics for Elementary Ed I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Education Electives
Total Credit Hours: 60