Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators Certificate
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators and enter the workforce. Students explore early childhood education techniques and strategies, family dynamics, curriculum development, and child growth and development. This certificate program prepares the student for a career as a preschool paraeducator, or “para” to support teachers in inclusive classrooms. Students receive a wide range of knowledge and skills including a solid foundation in the normal patterns of growth and development, various disabilities, giftedness, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and learning styles of children with developmental delays. As part of this certificate, students will also earn the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate.
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First Semester
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of
ECE 101, and
ECE 103, you
should apply for the
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate.
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 20
Important Program Notes:
This certificate can be completed entirely online or through a mixture of online and on-campus classes.
If starting this certificate in the spring, complete ECE 157 and ECE 161 in the first semester and ECE 238 in the second semester.