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Career Outlook Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)

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Degree S0375
This degree program prepares paraprofessionals to work with children in a variety of ways that enhance learning. Graduates will be able to assist classroom teachers in working with K-12 students, including students with special needs. This associate degree certifies that paraprofessionals are “highly qualified” as specified by federal legislation.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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- Tutors
  Tutors
  SOC Career Code: 25-3041.00
  Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $15.00
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $37,807.35
  Annual Job Openings
  12,279
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Teaching Assistants
  Teaching Assistants
  SOC Career Code: 25-9042.00
  Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $17.31
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $38,698.29
  Annual Job Openings
  19,631
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Special Education Teaching Assistants
  Special Education Teaching Assistants
  SOC Career Code: 25-9043.00
  Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $17.31
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $38,698.29
  Annual Job Openings
  19,631
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Core Courses
CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
Choose one course from the following:		3
CHLD 10	Child Growth and Lifespan Development ¹
CHLD 10H	Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors ¹
CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development ¹
PSYC 14	Developmental Psychology
PSYC 15	Introduction to Child Psychology
CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs ¹	3
EDUC 10	Introduction to Education	3
EDUC 16	Aspects and Issues in Teaching	3
Required Electives
Choose one course from the following:		3
CHLD 51	Early Literacy in Child Development
CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children
ENGL 81	Language Acquisition
KIN 3	First Aid and CPR
LIT 40	Children's Literature
Total Units		18

¹: Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

Child Development

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Degree S1315
This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs ²	3
CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum ²	3
CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development ²	3
CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
CHLD 66	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment ¹	2
CHLD 66L	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory ¹	1
CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs ²	3
CHLD 69	Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar	2
CHLD 91	Early Childhood Development Field Work ¹	1
CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	3
Choose one of the following sequences:		3
CHLD 67	Early Childhood Education Practicum ¹
CHLD 67L	Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory ¹
OR
CHLD 86	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience ¹
Choose two courses from the following list		6
CHLD 61	Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
CHLD 62	Music and Motor Development for Young Children
CHLD 63	Math and Science for Young Children
Total Units		36

Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.

¹: Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center.

²: Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

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