Paraeducator, Certificate of Achievement
This Paraeducator Certificate of Achievement will prepare students to work as paraeducators in both special education classrooms and general education/inclusive classrooms, supporting students with and without disabilities in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12 (TK-12) school settings.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Differentiate developmental levels of children and adolescents.
- Identify characteristics of all federally recognized disabilities.
- Implement accommodations/modifications for students with disabilities.
Review Graduation Requirements and Program Maps.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDUC G180 | Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDUC G210 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4-6 |
| or ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | |
| ENGL G143 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH G104 | Mathematics For Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| PSYC G116 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total Units | 19-21 | |