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Sep 07, 2024
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2024 - 2025 Cowley College Academic Catalog
Education: Paraprofessional Educator Transfer Pathway (AA)
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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM
This program can prepare you for a career as a paraprofessional educator (teacher’s aide) in regular and special education classes in elementary and secondary schools and in social service agencies. Cowley College program provides you with a strong foundation for a career in education through classroom work and observation in the field. Employment of paraprofessionals is expected to grow.
Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation
PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Paraprofessional Educator
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Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)
Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.
Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)
Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.
Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)
Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s) . (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) . (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC).
Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.
Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)
To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway.
Recommended courses for this pathway: Additional Humanities (LIT) and Social Science (GEG)
Pathway Electives (27 hours)*
The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.
Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*
*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.
Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.
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