# Educational Paraprofessional - Children with Special Needs (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/child-development/educational-paraprofessional-children-with-special-needs-certificate/

**Business Division  
Child Development Department**  
The Educational Paraprofessional - Children with Special Needs prepares students to work with children in a variety of ways which enhance their learning and development.  Students will gain an understanding about typical and atypical characteristics in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children.  Students completing this certificate will be able to assist classroom teachers in working with K-12 students, including students with special needs.  Students will understand the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 10 | Human Growth and Lifespan Development | 3 |
| or CHLD 10H | Human Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors |  |
| or CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development |  |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CHLD 80 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 10 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **15** |

### Outcomes

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