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Education - Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant

Associate of Arts


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Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

Occupational Major

This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a four-year college should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Department of Social & Behavioral Science
Grupp 301 • Phone (215) 968-8270
Curriculum Code No. 2034

Leading to the Associate of Arts degree this major prepares students to work effectively as instructional assistants in public and private schools in Pennsylvania.

Graduates prepare to assist teachers in instructional activities including implementing lessons under the supervision of the teacher, providing adaptations and accommodations for students with learning differences lessons as directed by the teacher, monitoring of student progress, and checking assignments and homework .

Graduates of this program are able to

  • implement a lesson under the supervision of the teacher.
  • describe modifications and accommodations to instruction for students with learning differences to accomplish instructional objectives;
  • demonstrate professional behavior when working with students, co-workers, and families; and
  • apply strategies as directed to facilitate effective integration of students with learning differences into various settings.

Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,D,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I A,D,10
3
COMP111
English Composition II D,4,10
3
EDUC100
Foundations of Education A,E,F
3
EDUC115
Observing and Recording the Behavior of
Young Children E,F
3
EDUC150
Science and Math Experiences for Young Children E,F
3
EDUC160
Introduction to Exceptionalities E,F,9
3
EDUC170
Language Development E,F
3
EDUC220
Practicum in Education D,E,F
6
LITR246
Children's Literature 1
3
MATH102
Mathematical Concepts II A,6
3
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8
3
PSYC180
Human Growth and Development D
3
PSYC190
Educational Psychology D,E,2,3
3
SOCI160
Marriage and the Family
3
Science Elective C,7 3-4
Personal Health Elective B 3
Electives G 6
Total Credit Hours 61-62

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,D,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I A,D,10
3
EDUC100
Foundations of Education A,E,F
3
Personal Health Elective B 3
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours 16

Second Semester

Course Credits
COMP111
English Composition II D,4,10
3
EDUC115
Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children E,F
3
MATH102
Mathematical Concepts II A,6
3
PSYC180
Human Growth and Development D
3
EDUC150
Science and Math Experiences for Young Children E,F
3
Total Credit Hours 15

Third Semester

Course Credits
EDUC160
Introduction to Exceptionalities E,F,9
3
EDUC170
Language Development E,F
3
PSYC190
Educational Psychology C,7
3
Science Elective C,7 3
Elective G 3
Total Credit Hours 15

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
EDUC220
Practicum in Education D,E,F
6
LITR246
Children's Literature 1
3
SOCI160
Marriage and the Family
3
Elective G 3
Total Credit Hours 15

A Placement testing required.
B Any of the following may be chosen: HLTH103, HLTH110, HLTH120.
C Any of the following may be chosen: BIOL101, SCIE101, SCIE102, SCIE103.
D Course requires prerequisite.
E Field experience component.
F PA clearances required.
G Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.

1 Satisfies Art/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Diversity
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communications
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing

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