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Paraeducator A.A.S.
Online
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PARAEDUCATOR
DEGREE
A Distance Education Program
A Collaboration of the
North Dakota Community Colleges:
Bismarck State College, Lake Region State College, Minot State University-Bottineau, ND State College of Science, Williston State College
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Associate of Applied Science Program
for
Paraprofessionals and Teacher Aides
The
Paraeducator Program provides an
option for paraprofessionals and
teacher aides to meet the
No
Child Left Behind Act of
2001
and the ND
Department of Public Instruction
certification requirements.
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Paraprofessionals and
aides hired after January
8,2002, must
have completed at least 2
years of study at a higher
education institution
or,
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have obtained an associate
or higher degree
or,
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School districts may require criminal background checks before entering a school setting.
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Program
Content:
The Paraeducator Program is organized
around core courses that emphasize
math, reading, and writing. Program
elective courses allow an individual
to select areas of knowledge
applicable to his/her employment
situation.
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Degree
Options:
Individuals can obtain an Associate of
Applied Science degree by completing a
minimum of 60-64 semester hours and
meet the requirements of the home
campus. Individuals with previous
college credtis will meet DPI
certification requirements by
completing the Paraeducator
Certificate Program if the college
credits total 48 hours. The
certificate program must complete the
16 credits from Core Program
Requirements, 12 credits from the
Program Electives, and meet the
requirements of the home
campus.
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Distance
Delivery:
Individuals who need flexibility,
accessibility, and convenience will be
able to complete the degree via
distance learning. Online courses,
videoconferencing, face-to-face
mentors and/or seminars will allow
individuals to continue to work and
complete the degree close to home.
Individuals can also choose to take
courses on campus. Agreements among ND
campuses allow an individual to
identify a home campus, take courses
from multiple campuses, receive
financial aid for the courses, receive
a single billing from the home campus,
and generate a single academic record
from the home campus.
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Financial
Options:
Costs for the program will vary based
on the delivery method of the course.
Online course tuition ranges from
$115-$135 per credit. For specifics on
credit costs, contact your home
institution. The Financial Aid Office
at your home institution can give
specifics on federal financial aid and
other financial options. Check with
your administrator as to your
eligibility for financial assistance
from your school.
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A.A.S.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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General Education
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English/Communications
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Arts & Humanities
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Social & Behavioral Science
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Business, Math, Science
and/or Technology
(1 course from math,1 course from technology)
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Core Program
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PARA 101 Intro to Paraeducation
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HPER 210 First Aid/CPR
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ENGL 238 Children's Literature
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COMM 2l2 Interpersonal Communication
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PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology
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EDUC 250 Introduction to Education
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EDUC 298 Pre-Professional Experience
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MATH 277 Math for Elementary
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Program Electives (select 12 credits)
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SPED 101 Intro to Developmental Disabilities
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SPED 110 Into to Exceptional Children
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SPED 120 Intro to Behavior Intervention
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CHLD 123 Activities for Children
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CHLD 186 Family Studies
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COOP 197 Cooperative Education/Internship
(maximum of 6 credits may be used)
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EDUC 150 Into to Early Childhood Education
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PARA 210 Classroom Management
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PSYC 211 Intro to Behavior Modification
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PSYC 230 Educational Pyschology
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SWK 257 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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BENEFITS
This
program will allow you to:
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access
flexible and affordable education
close to home that is technology
based
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demonstrate
your accumulated knowledge and
experience while you learn from
faculty at various ND
colleges.
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increase
your competencies in math,
reading, and language to meet
student needs
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establish
a career ladder to a teaching
profession if desired
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meet
the NCLB requirements for
employment or job retention
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receive
college credit for years of
experience
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Certification Questions:
Questions regarding certification should be directed to Nita Wirtz,
ND Dept. of Public Instruction, 701-328-1876, nwirtz@mail.dpi.state.nd.us
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For more information, contact one of the following colleges:
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This
program is delivered through the North
Dakota University System Office. These
institutions are accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street,
Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602,
312-263-0456, 800-621-7440, Fax:
312-263-7462
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Bismarck
State College, Lake Region State
College, Minot State
University-Bottineau, North Dakota
State College of Science and Williston
State College are fully committed to
equal opportunity in employment
decisions and educational programs and
activities, in compliance with all
applicable federal and state laws, for
all individuals without regard to
race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, disability, age, sexual
orientation, status with regard to
marriage or public assistance, or
participation in lawful activity off
the employer's premises during
non-working hours which is not in
direct conflict with the essential
business-related intrests of the
employer.
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