Paraprofessional, AAAS

Semester 1

• EDU 104 - Introduction to Education 3 credit hrs
• ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs
• MTH 100 level or above - 100 level Math course or placement equivalent of MTH 120  4 credit hrs
• PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs
• SPN 101 or Humanities Elective - SPN 101 is recommended or select one from categories A, B, or C   3 or 4 credit hrs

Semester 2

• POL 151 - American National Government 3 credit hrs
• PSY 262 - Child Psychology 3 credit hrs OR  PSY 263 - Educational Psychology  3 credit hrs OR  ALH 114 - Growth and Development: Life Span  3 credit hrs 
• SPE 101 - Principles of Speaking 3 credit hrs OR  SPE 110 - Interpersonal Communications  3 credit hrs
• Humanities Elective - Select one from categories A, B, or C  3 credit hrs
• Social Science Elective - Select one from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, or Sociology  3 credit hrs

Semester 3

• ALH 118 - Responding to Medical Emergencies 2 credit hrs (May be waived with valid CPR and First Aid Card)
• EDU 205 - Reading Assessment & Methods 4 credit hrs OR  EDU 222 - Children’s Literature  3 credit hrs
• EDU 206 - Introduction to Special Education 4 credit hrs
• Science Elective - Select one elective from ANP, BIO, BOT, CHM, GOL, PHY, NSC, ZOO  4 credit hrs

Semester 4

• EDU 230 - Technology in the Classroom 3 credit hrs
• Electives - Select with an advisor; recommended electives include courses in Early Childhood Education 14 credit hrs

Degree Total: 61 Credit Hrs | 63 Contact Hrs (min)