The Paraprofessional certificate is designed to prepare individuals to take on the role of a paraprofessional, also known as a teacher's assistant, in a K-12 classroom. Students will take a variety of classes to introduce them to aspects of teaching and learning that will help them to be successful as a paraprofessional. Additional requirements must be met for Illinois licensure. This certificate requires 21 credits in the courses listed below.
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Certificate Requirements
Field of Study Code: EDUCA.CER.PARAP
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EDUCA 1100 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDUCA 2201 | Education for Exceptional Children | 3 |
PSYCH 2220 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
or EDUCA 2220 | Instructional Psychology | |
EDUCA 2230 | Diversity in K-12 Schools | 3 |
PSYCH 1100 | General Psychology | 3 |
EDUCA 1101 | School Procedure | 3 |
EDUCA 1150 | Technology Integration in K-12 Schools | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |