Education Paraprofessional, A.A.S.

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(Code 1511)

This program prepares students to be qualified educational paraprofessionals in Title I schools and other school districts complying with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Education Paraprofessional program offers students a solid foundation in general education courses as well as education-related courses. Numerous elective courses are available to tailor the program to each student’s specific interests. Students with a criminal record should consult with the Michigan Department of Education to verify that they are eligible to work in this field. Students are encouraged to meet with an MCC counselor prior to starting this program for help with the verification process.

Upon completion of this program [CIP: 13.1501], graduates should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of certified/licensed staff and paraprofessionals.
practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including requirements of confidentiality.
demonstrate the ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions, and use problem solving and other skills that will enable the paraprofessional to work as an effective member of the instructional team.
demonstrate knowledge of the legal issues related to the education of children and youth with disabilities and their families.
demonstrate knowledge of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certified, licensed staff.
demonstrate the ability to assist children and youth.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

General Education Requirements

Written Communication

The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Written Communication, choose one:

ENGL 100 - Freshman English I 3 Credit
ENGL 101 - Freshman English II 3 Credit

Oral Communication

The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Oral Communication, choose one:

COMM 210 - Speech 3 Credit
COMM 220 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit

Laboratory Sciences

The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Application of Scientific Methodologies, choose one:

BIOL 100 - Biological Science 4 Credit
BIOL 105 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 4 Credit
BIOL 121 - College Biology I 4 Credit
BIOL 122 - College Biology II 4 Credit
CHEM 105 - Survey of General Chemistry 4 Credit
CHEM 220 - College Chemistry I 5 Credit
PHYS 101 - Physical Science 4 Credit
PHYS 230 - College Physics I 4 Credit
Click here for additional courses that fulfill MCC’s Laboratory Science requirement but may have limited transferability.

Mathematics

The following courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Basic Computational Methods and Mathematical Concepts and Applications, both required:

MATH 151 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 4 Credit
MATH 152 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 Credit
MATH151 and MATH152 are not Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses; therefore, students planning to transfer to a university for a Bachelor’s Degree should also consider taking one of the following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses. Students should consult with a counselor or advisor before choosing which class to take.
- MATH 102 , MATH 159 , MATH 180 , MATH 190 , MATH 250 , or MATH 251

Social Sciences

The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Local, National, and Global Citizenship, two required:

Take POLI 240 or POLI 110 (POLI 110 does not meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements)

AND

PSYC 120 - General Psychology 3 Credit

Humanities & Fine Arts

Two of the following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses are required:

Take ENGL 235

AND

Choose one:

CHNS 130 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese I 4 Credit
CHNS 131 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II 4 Credit
FREN 120 - Elementary French I 4 Credit
FREN 121 - Elementary French II 4 Credit
GERM 101 - German I 4 Credit
GERM 102 - German II 4 Credit
MUSI 101 - Music Appreciation 3 Credit
PHIL 220 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit
PHIL 221 - Philosophy of World Religions 3 Credit
PHIL 222 - Bioethics 3 Credit
SPAN 130 - Elementary Spanish I 4 Credit
SPAN 131 - Elementary Spanish II 4 Credit
Click here for additional courses that fulfill MCC’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirement but may have limited transferability.

Program Requirements

AHEA 100 - Emergency Health Care 2 Credit
CMIS 101 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit
ECDV 160 - Children with Special Needs 3 Credit
EDUC 100 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Credit
ENGL 235 - Children’s Literature 3 Credit
PSYC 120 - General Psychology 3 Credit
PSYC 221 - Child Psychology 3 Credit

Suggested Electives:

MATH 102 , MATH 159 , MATH 180 , MATH 190 , MATH 250 or MATH 251

ARTS 225 , COMM 125 , COMM 126 , CRIM 230 , ENGL 236 , GNST 110 , GNST 120 , MUSI 110 , PHED 110 , SOCI 111 , SOCI 230 , ECDV 110 , or ECDV 120 .

Note:

Minimum of 60 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) required for all associate degree programs.