Educational Paraprofessional - Children with Special Needs
Certificate Child Development · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCHLD 10H | Human Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors | |
| orCHLD 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
Program Learning Outcomes
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