LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Teacher Paraprofessional
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 1039 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
Teacher Paraprofessionals work under the direction of a classroom teacher in
settings ranging from early childhood through elementary, middle school and high
school. This program meets federal requirements for teacher parapros. Students
may select from three specialties: Early Childhood, Elementary or Special
Education.
Some of the duties of the teacher parapro include working with small groups of
children on their reading, math and writing development, collecting and recording
data on student performance, using technology for instructional purposes, and
carrying out the instructional objectives of the classroom teacher. In addition,
the teacher parapro must be able to communicate effectively with parents,
students and teachers, implement behavior management techniques, and recognize
a range of special needs.
The Early Childhood specialty focuses on children 0-5 years while the Elementary
specialty focuses on ages 6-12 years, and the Special Education specialty
includes working with those with disabilities 3 years through young adult. This
program can also be a first step toward teacher certification. Not all courses
in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should
see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Liberal Studies Office of Instruction, Arts and Sciences Building,
Room 111, telephone number (517) 483-1015.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 17 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CHDV 186 Child Self-Esteem/Positive Discipline 1
EDUC 204 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 220 Introduction to Education 3
EDUC 226 Reading in Elementary School 3
EDUC 230 Introduction to Special Education 3
ENGL 208 Children's Literature 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS (See Note 1) TOTAL: 43 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12-15 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these
requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for
each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area (See Note 2) 3-4
Science Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Writing Core Area 3-4
CHOICE 2: Specialization (Choose one subchoice) 16-18 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Early Childhood
CHDV 101 Child Growth/Development: 0-5 years 4
CHDV 111 Child Guidance/Communication 4
CHDV 220 Preschool Curriculum/Learning Environment (See Note 4) 4
ISCI 121 Integrated Science for Education I 4
Subchoice 2B: Elementary Education
ARTS 240 Art for Elementary Teachers 3
EDUC 201 Teacher Education Practicum 2
GEOG 200 World Regional Geography 4
ISCI 121 Integrated Science for Education I 4
MUSC 200 Music Fund for Elementary Teachers 3
Subchoice 2C: Special Education
BIOL 145 Introductory Anat & Physiology 4
CHDV 188 Caring/Children/Special Needs 2
EDUC 201 Teacher Education Practicum 2
PFKN 260 Growth and Motor Behavior 3
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 4
SIGN 160 Orientation to Deafness 3
CHOICE 3: Elective Courses 15-18 Credits
Select from other subchoices and the following list. (See Note 5)
BIOL 229 Nature Study for Educators 4
CHDV 123 Curriculum: Early Literacy 1
CHDV 124 Curriculum: Early Math Development 1
CHDV 181 Adult Communication/Child Care 1
CHDV 184 Children and Stress 1
CPSC 120 Introduction to Computers 3
EMSA 100 First Aid and CPR 2
ENGL 122 Writing: Literature and Ideas 4
HIST 211 U.S. History to 1877 4
HIST 212 U.S. History 1877 to Present 4
HUMS 215 American Civilization 4
HUMS 225 Great Lakes Native American: Hist & Trad 4
HUSE 110 Intro/Child Abuse and Neglect 3
ISCI 122 Integrated Science for Education II 4
MATH 201 Math for Elementary Teachers I 4
MATH 202 Math for Elementary Teachers II 4
PFHW 163 Healthy Lifestyles 2
POLS 120 American Political System 4
PSYC 205 Human Growth and Development 3
PSYC 221 Child Psychology 3
SIGN 161 American Sign Language I 3
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SPAN 121 Elementary Spanish I 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students intending to transfer to a four-year institution should
select courses that satisfy the MACRO Transfer Agreement (See
Transfer Information). Students should also consult Transfer Guides
for specific four-year institutions (available from advisors).
2. MATH 201 is recommended. An alternative recommendation for non-transfer
students is MATH 118 or MATH 119.
3. Students completing Specialization requirements in CHOICE 2 have fulfilled
the requirements for this Core area.
4. Students wishing to work with children under three years of age may
substitute CHDV 221; students wishing to work in before and after school
programs may substitute CHDV 112 and CHDV 222.
5. A maximum of six elective credits may be selected, if needed, from MATH
107, READ 116, SDEV 124, SDEV 135 or WRIT 117.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
EDUC 204 CHDV 186 ENGL 208 Lim.Ch.
EDUC 220 EDUC 226 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. EDUC 230 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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