LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Teacher Paraprofessional |
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Certificate of Completion |
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Curriculum Code: 0829 (Effective Fall 2004 -
Summer 2009) |
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The certificate offers a foundation in
educational concepts and a practical introduction to classroom
management and content-area instruction. It is intended for
students who may have already met federal requirements for
teacher paraprofessionals by completing 60 college credits or an
associate degree in a field other than education. It is also
recommended as preparation for students who plan to take the
state-approved exam for paraprofessionals. Courses in this
certificate may also be applied toward an associate degree or
transfer program leading to teacher certification. |
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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. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Social Science Department, Room 301,
Arts and Sciences Building, telephone number, 483-1126 or
Liberal Studies Office of Instruction, Room 111, Arts and
Sciences Building, telephone number, 483-1015. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
10
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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CHDV 186 |
Child Self-Esteem/Pos Discipl |
1 |
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EDUC 220 |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
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EDUC 226 |
Reading in Elementary School |
3 |
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EDUC 230 |
Intro to Special Education |
3 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 9-12 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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ARTS 240 |
Art for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
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BIOL 229 |
Nature Study for Educators |
4 |
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EDUC 201 |
Teacher Education Practicum |
2 |
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EDUC 204 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
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ENGL 208 |
Children's Literature |
4 |
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GEOG 200 |
World Regional Geography |
4 |
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ISCI 121 |
Integrated Sci for Education I |
4 |
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MATH 201 |
Math for Elemen Teachers I |
4 |
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MATH 202 |
Math for Elemen Teachers II |
4 |
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MUSC 200 |
Music Fund for Elemen Teachers |
3 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
19 |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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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. |
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CHDV 186 |
EDUC 230 |
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EDUC 220 |
Lim. Ch. |
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EDUC 226 |
Lim. Ch. |
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Lim. Ch. |
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