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Intro to Education - Certificate

Interested in working in a educational environment supporting students and teachers? Want to work as a substitute paraeducator, paraeducator in non-Title 1 funded schools, behavior line technicians or assistant child care teacher? Completers of this certificate will be introduced to how children learn, teaching strategies, how to support the classroom teacher with classroom management, and addressing the needs of students with disabilities. All courses transfer to the Paraeducator Technical Diploma and Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program.

Program Code: 615222
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Area of Study: Human Services & Education

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  • Full-time
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Interested in working in a educational environment supporting students and teachers? Want to work as a substitute paraeducator, paraeducator in non-Title 1 funded schools, behavior line technicians or assistant child care teacher? Completers of this certificate will be introduced to how children learn, teaching strategies, how to support the classroom teacher with classroom management, and addressing the needs of students with disabilities. All courses transfer to the Paraeducator Technical Diploma and Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program.

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Total Credits 9
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-522-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Intro to Education Certificate. A student must repeat the particular course with a "C" or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program. If the course is sequential, the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence.
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Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.