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Program Description
This
program is designed to prepare students to work in the public school
environment as an educational technician and to support and enhance the
knowledge and techniques of those who are currently in educational
technician positions in the public school districts. Students who
successfully complete the courses listed below receive an Associate in
Applied Science Degree. Educational Technicians assist certified
teachers in a number of capacities; by providing general classroom
management, assist with instructional support to students in grades
K-12, and assist with issues of inclusion for children with
exceptionalities.
Curriculum
Requirements: 61 credits
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Required
Program Courses: |
Credits |
Required
General Education: |
Credits |
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CIS 115 Computer Applications |
3 |
ENG 101 College Composition |
3 |
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ECE 151 Assessment and Portfolio Development |
1 |
MAT 110 Career Math |
3 |
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EDU 101 Introduction to Para Education |
3 |
PSY
101 Introduction to Psychology
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3 |
EDU 105
Introduction to Exceptionality
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3 |
PSY 180 Child Growth & Development |
3 |
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ECE 150
Field Observation & Seminar |
2 |
SCI 110
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry/lab |
4 |
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EDU 201
Guidance & Classroom Management |
3 |
SPE 101 Oral
Communications |
3 |
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EDU 203 Practices in Teaching Math/Science |
3 |
General
Education Core III |
3 |
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EDU 205 Practices in Teaching Reading |
3 |
General
Education Core IV |
3 |
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EDU 206
Instructional Strategies |
3 |
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25 |
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EDU 250 Field Practicum: Para Education |
3 |
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Choose from
elective list |
9 |
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36 |
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Elective
List:
(choose
9 credits) |
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BIO 126/127
Anatomy & Physiology/Lab |
4 |
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ECE 101
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3
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ECE 202
Language & Literacy |
3 |
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EDU 160
Technology in Education |
3 |
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PSY 202 Social Psychology |
3 |
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PSY 230
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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Graduates of the program will:
· Articulate
and accommodate with appropriate practices based upon their
understanding of patterns of human development and learning; recognizing
that each child’s learning and development are unique based upon
knowledge of family, culture, and biological influences.
· Recognize
various types of exceptionalities, educational processes, resources, and
use the best practices and skills required for assessing children,
planning and implementing teaching strategies.
· Develop
collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and the school
community to advocate for and to support children’s learning and well
being.
· Articulate
an understanding of special education law and their role as para
educator in supporting children with exceptionalities.
· Communicate
their beliefs about teaching and learning of children in educational
settings, particularly in the context of the role of an educational
technician and as self-determining individual.
· Meet
standards of professional and ethical conduct in relation to
confidentiality and diversity in the student learning environment and
community.
Associate degrees articulate to:
•Husson
College, B.S. in Business and Technology
•University of Maine, B.U.S. in University Studies
Note:
Articulation agreements are subject to change. For specific details on
these agreements, please consult the Advising Coordinator for current
information |
