Associate in Arts - Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
The associate in arts degree in special education paraeducator/instructional assistant is designed as a two-year curricular pathway that offers students a broad general education while integrating an in-depth study of the skills and knowledge required to work with people with various disabilities in a variety of educational and related rehabilitation settings. The courses are intended to introduce students to career opportunities in special education or other disability related fields, and can provide preparation for transfer to four-year institutions to continue their course of study in general education and special education. Classes are designed to serve working individuals wishing to improve their applied skills and professional growth.
To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program in education/teacher preparation should consult with a counselor regarding specific requirements.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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PSYCH 122 |
Psychology in Modern Life |
3 |
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SPEDU 101 |
Introduction to Disabilities |
3 |
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SPEDU 102 |
Historical Perspectives of Disabilities and the Law |
3 |
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SPEDU 103 |
Classroom Strategies for the Special Education Paraeducator |
3 |
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Plus at least 1 unit from: |
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COUNS 115 |
Resiliency and Student Success |
1 |
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PSYCH 115 |
Resiliency and Student Success |
1 |
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Plus 2-4 units from: |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 170A |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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ECE 125 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 126 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
Curriculum Development for Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 263 |
The Special Needs Child: Speech, Language and Hearing Development |
1 |
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ECE 265 |
Working with Young Children with Special Needs |
2 |
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ECE 269 |
Introduction to Special Needs in Young Children |
3 |
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EDUC 120 |
Teaching as a Profession |
3 |
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EDUC 122 |
Introduction to Reading Development and Interventions for K-3 |
3 |
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MATH 124 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts |
3 |
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SIGN 280 |
American Sign Language (ASL) I |
3 |
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SIGN 281 |
American Sign Language (ASL) II |
3 |
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SIGN 282 |
American Sign Language (ASL) III |
3 |
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Total units for the major |
24-26 |
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Associate in arts degree in Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant (DataTel code AA.SPEDP.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to analyze state and federal legislation pertaining to general and special education.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to use a variety of instruction strategies and materials that respect individual differences.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to understand how culture affects relationships among children, families, and schooling.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
