Human Services and Education
Introduction to Paraeducator Careers
Program Code: 615221 Are you interested in working with preschool students through grade twelve? In this certificate, you’ ll receive a basic foundation in theory and practical application of how children learn, teaching strategies, supporting the classroom teacher with classroom management, and addressing the needs of special needs students.
TOTAL CREDITS: 12
All credits from this certificate apply toward the Paraeducator( 105222) technical diploma and the Foundations of Teacher Education( 105222) associate degree.
Library Assistant
Program Code: 905223 This certificate is designed to be an introduction to anyone with an interest in library science. Courses provide an overview of library management, the roles and responsibilities of a library assistant, celebrating children and young adult literary resources, strategies to support children and young adults with literature, supporting independent strategic readers and working with children and young adults in reading and language arts. Courses are delivered online.
TOTAL CREDITS: 9
Special Education
Program Code: 905224 The Special Education Certificate is a twelve-credit certificate designed in conjunction with the Paraeducator Associate Degree. The Special Education certificate is applicable for both new learners and people currently working in the field with persons with exceptionalities. Courses provide an overview to special education and persons with exceptionalities, practical classroom strategies to support learning for a variety of disability areas as well as techniques for guiding and managing behavior. Courses are delivered online.
TOTAL CREDITS: 12
Substance Abuse Specialist
Program Code: 905502 The substance abuse specialization certificate is for people who hold or are in the process of gaining licensure as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist in the state of Wisconsin and would like to add the Substance Abuse Specialty certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
All credits from this certificate apply toward the Substance Abuse Counselor Education( 315501) technical diploma and the Human Services( 105203) associate degree.
CERTIFICATE
Supporting Children’ s Learning
Program Code: 905221 This certificate is designed to further the professional development needs of anyone preparing for, or already engaged in, a paraeducator or educational paraprofessional position. The coursework in this certificate program addresses methods for assisting in the instruction, guidance, and classroom management of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to grade level curriculum. Integrating current technology into the learning environment is also introduced. Some courses transfer to the Paraeducator associate degree.
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
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