{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "child-development--educational-paraprofessional-instructional-assistant",
  "name": "Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)",
  "award": "AS Degree",
  "department": "child-development",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/child-development/educational-paraprofessional-instructional-assistant/",
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Business Division**  \n**Child Development Department**  \nThis degree program prepares paraprofessionals to work with children in a variety of ways that enhance learning. Graduates will be able to assist classroom teachers in working with K-12 students, including students with special needs. This associate degree certifies that paraprofessionals are “highly qualified” as specified by federal legislation.\n\nThis degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:\n\n#### Required Courses"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 1",
          "title": "Child, Family, School and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one course from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 10",
          "title": "Human Growth and Lifespan Development 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 10H",
          "title": "Human Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 11",
          "title": "Child and Adolescent Development 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 14",
          "title": "Developmental Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 14H",
          "title": "Developmental Psychology - Honors",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 15",
          "title": "Introduction to Child Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 50",
          "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 68",
          "title": "Introduction to Children With Special Needs 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC 10",
          "title": "Introduction to Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC 16",
          "title": "Aspects and Issues in Teaching",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Electives"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose two course from the following:",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 51",
          "title": "Early Literacy in Child Development",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 74",
          "title": "Program Planning for the School Age Child",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 80",
          "title": "Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHLD 84",
          "title": "Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "24"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_\n\n-   Identify a variety of effective teaching strategies.\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
  ]
}