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Associate in Arts - Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant
Catalog 2012-2013
The associate in arts degree in special education paraeducator/instructional assistant is designed as a two-year curricular pathway that offers students a broad general education while integrating an in-depth study of the skills and knowledge required to work with people with various disabilities in a variety of educational and related rehabilitation settings. The courses are intended to introduce students to career opportunities in special education or other disability related fields, and can provide preparation for transfer to four-year institutions to continue their course of study in general education and special education. Classes are designed to serve working individuals wishing to improve their applied skills and professional growth.
To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a graduation requirement; however, the units are only counted once. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program in education/teacher preparation should consult with a counselor regarding specific requirements.
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Major requirements |
Units |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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PSYCH 122 |
Psychology in Modern Life |
3 |
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SPEDU 101 |
Introduction to Disabilities |
3 |
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SPEDU 102 |
Historical Perspectives of Disabilities and the Law |
3 |
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SPEDU 103 |
Classroom Strategies for the Special Education Paraeducator |
3 |
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Plus 2-4 units from: |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 180 |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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ECE 125 |
Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 126 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
Advanced Curriculum Development in ECE |
3 |
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ECE 263 |
The Special Needs Child: Speech, Language and Hearing Development |
1 |
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ECE 265 |
Working with Young Children with Special Needs |
2 |
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ECE 269 |
Introduction to Special Needs in Young Children |
3 |
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EDUC 120 |
Teaching as a Profession |
3 |
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EDUC 122 |
Introduction to Reading Development and Interventions for K-3 |
3 |
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MATH 124 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts |
3 |
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SIGN 280 |
American Sign Language (ASL) I |
3 |
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SIGN 281 |
American Sign Language (ASL) II |
3 |
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SIGN 282 |
American Sign Language (ASL) III |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
23 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in arts degree in Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant [ (Datatel code AA.SPEDP.D)]
#1. analyze state and federal legislation pertaining to general and special education.
#2. use a variety of instruction strategies and materials that respect individual differences.
#3. understand how culture affects relationships among children, families, and schooling.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant
Catalog 2012-2013
This entry-level program prepares students with practical skills and knowledge to work with people with disabilities in a variety of educational and rehabilitation settings. Additionally, the courses are intended to introduce students to career opportunities in special education or other disability related fields, and can provide preparation for transfer to four-year institutions to continue a course of study in general education and special education. Classes are designed to serve working individuals wishing to improve their applied skills and professional growth.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.
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Required courses |
Units |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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PSYCH 122 |
Psychology in Modern Life |
3 |
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SPEDU 101 |
Introduction to Disabilities |
3 |
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SPEDU 102 |
Historical Perspectives of Disabilities and the Law |
3 |
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SPEDU 103 |
Classroom Strategies for the Special Education Paraeducator |
3 |
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Plus 2-4 units from: |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 180 |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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ECE 125 |
Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 126 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
Advanced Curriculum Development in ECE |
3 |
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ECE 263 |
The Special Needs Child: Speech, Language and Hearing Development |
1 |
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ECE 265 |
Working with Young Children with Special Needs |
2 |
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ECE 269 |
Introduction to Special Needs in Young Children |
3 |
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EDUC 120 |
Teaching as a Profession |
3 |
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EDUC 122 |
Introduction to Reading Development and Interventions for K-3 |
3 |
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MATH 124 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts |
3 |
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SIGN 280 |
American Sign Language (ASL) I |
3 |
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SIGN 281 |
American Sign Language (ASL) II |
3 |
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SIGN 282 |
American Sign Language (ASL) III |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
23 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant [ (Datatel code CA.SPEDP.D)]
#1. analyze state and federal legislation pertaining to general and special education.
#2. use a variety of instruction strategies and materials that respect individual differences.
#3. demonstrate and understanding of how culture affects relationships among children, families, and schooling.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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