Education Paraprofessional - Diploma (2016-2017)
Hutchinson (43 Credits) - Education Plan

The educational assistant program is Minnesota's original and most successful post-secondary training program for paraprofessionals in education, training, and related services. This program provides the skills needed to work in an educational setting. Paraprofessionals work with children in day care centers, preschools, elementary schools and with children or adults with special needs. A paraprofessional is an employee whose position is either instructional in nature or who delivers direct services to individuals and/or their parents. An AAS degree, diploma, and certificate options are available.

NOTE: Program participants are subject to background checks according to Minnesota state law.

 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(19 Courses)
Enrollment in EDA 1110 and EDA 1185 is determined by placement tests. GSWS 1401 can be taken in place of EDA 1180.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECED 1410 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder 2 
ECED 1420 Bullying: An Educator's Role 1 
ECED 1430 Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Special Education 1 
EDA 1005 Occupational/Service Learning 2*
EDA 1010 Cultures in the Workplace 2 
EDA 1015 Activity Ideas 2*
EDA 1065 Teaching Strategies 2 
EDA 1075 Human Relations at Work 2 
EDA 1105 Behavior Intervention 3 
EDA 1110 Language Arts 3 
EDA 1115 Special Education 3 
EDA 1125 Child Development I 3 
EDA 1130 Child Development II 3 
EDA 1150 Children's Mental Health 2 
EDA 1155 Crisis Intervention 1 
EDA 1180 Employment Readiness 1 
EDA 1185 Math Activities 3 
EDA 2900 Internship I 4*
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
Total Credits: 41  
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Enrollment in courses UCA 1200 and UCA 1205 is determined by placement tests.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
EDA 1020 Sign Language I 2 
EDA 1025 Sign Language II 2 
EDA 2800 Professional Development 1*
EDA 2950 Special Topics/Projects 1*
UCA 1200 Basic Math Skills 1 
UCA 1205 Basic Communication Skills 1 
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
Choose one course.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCI 1302 Introduction to Computers 2 
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSCM 1112 Applied Oral Communications 2 
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
GSIS 1602 Personal Financial Management 2 
GSMS 1222 Applied Elementary Algebra 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 43  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.