Catalog 2019-20 Addendum 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2019-20 Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education - Paraeducator Emphasis AAS


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Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Education AAS degree is offered to those seeking employment in educational occupations.

This AAS degree also serves as a seamless pathway toward a four-year degree at Southern Oregon University.

Students are provided with a well-rounded and diverse education that consists of collegiate-level general education coursework and a core of technical courses in the fields of child development and education. All students gain practical experience by completing cooperative work experience and supervised practicum in local schools, child care centers, and agencies that serve children and families.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Create developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments and curricula to foster optimum growth and development of learners.
  • Identify and teach to differences in race, gender, ability, age, language, family composition, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion.
  • Explain the complex characteristics of families and communities as well as the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of growth and development.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of observation techniques, assessment tools, documentation procedures as well as resources and applicable regulations/laws for all learners, specifically for those with disabilities and other special needs.
  • Apply developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching and guidance theories, principles, and practices.
  • Demonstrate participation in leadership, advocacy, personal growth, and professional development activities.
  • Meet the first- and second-year requirements for the Southern Oregon University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Program Requirements


All education students must successfully pass a criminal background check. 

Number of credit hours necessary for completion: 90

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Information Systems

Oral Communications

Health and Wellness


Computation


Students must complete all three courses in this general education requirement.

Arts and Letters


Students must select three courses in this general education requirement. One course must be ENG.

Students transferring to SOU’s Paraeducator program must also take ART 265 and MUS 265 (6 credits).

Recommended Courses

Social Sciences


Students transferring to Southern Oregon University’s Bachelor’s in Elementary Education program must select two courses in this general education requirement. Southern Oregon University requires a history course (either United States or Western Civilization) and Geography (either GEO 106   or GEO 107  ).

Science / Math / Computer Science


Students must select three science courses in this general education requirement, including at least two laboratory courses.  One must be a life science, one must be a physical science, and one must be a science elective.

Recommended Courses

Arts and Letters Additional Course Options - Paraeducator Emphasis


Social Sciences Additional Course Options


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