Program Overview
The Paraprofessional Educator certificate is designed to meet guidelines set forth in the No Child Left Behind act of 2001. It is for students who have completed 30 hours of college credit in a wide range of educational areas and to prepare them to assist classroom teachers at all levels from kindergarten through high school.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| EDUC 1713 | Intro to Public Education | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1763 | Technology in Education | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1833 | Students with Disabilities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| Paraprofessional Educator electives | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
General education
| Mathematics course | 3 Credits |
| General Education | 3 Credits |
Choose one
Total Credit Hours: 30
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| EDUC 1713 | Intro to Public Education | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1763 | Technology in Education | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| Mathematics elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| EDUC 1833 | Students with Disabilities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| General education elective | 3 Credits |
| Paraprofessional Educator electives | 6 Credits |
Paraprofessional Educator electives
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
30 |
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| Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour |
$142.00 |
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$4,260.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1623 |
English II |
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5.00 |
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EDUC 1713 |
Intro to Public Education |
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30.00 |
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EDUC 1833 |
Students w/disabilities |
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30.00 |
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85.00 |
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85.00 |
| Books: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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293.35 |
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CDEV 1513 |
Child Growth & Development |
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278.75 |
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CDEV 2013 |
History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Ed. |
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278.75 |
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CDEV 2233 |
Language Acquisition & Development |
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289.35 |
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EDUC 1713 |
Introduction to Public Education |
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101.45 |
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EDUC 1763 |
Technology in Education |
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227.65 |
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EDUC 1833 |
Students with Disabilities |
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75.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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60.05 |
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EDUC 1713 |
Intro to Public Education |
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76.00 |
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EDUC 1833 |
Students w/disabilities |
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223.00 |
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2,256.10 |
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2,256.10 |
| TOTAL |
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$6,601.10 |
| This program requires twelve hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Following is required information about this certificate.