Online Associate's Degrees in Paraprofessional Education

AA General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies provides students with the general studies they need to prepare them for the versatility demanded in today's workforce. This program ensures that students acquire a broad range of knowledge and cultural enrichment necessary to master multiple modes of inquiry, effectively analyze and communicate information, and ethically participate in local, national, and international business practices.

Note: At this time, this program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid due to its recent addition to the CSU Curriculum. Students desiring to use Federal Student Aid will need to select an eligible program.

Offered by: Columbia Southern University

AA in Education (Non-Licensure)

The Liberty University Online Associate of Arts in Education program approaches the discipline of education from a Christian perspective to provide you with a firm foundation from which to understand educational development and behavior. Gain insight and perspective into the development and influence of a Christian worldview in education, as well as study current educational trends practiced in today's private and public schools. Courses give you the opportunity to tap into the education by evaluating associated methods and interventions such as differentiated learning and direct instruction. You will be given the opportunity to create lesson plans and units for the purpose of educational planning.

Offered by: Liberty University

Associate of Applied Science: Educational Paraprofessional

Educational paraprofessionals-teaching assistants or teacher aides-are needed to work in a variety of classroom settings at the preschool, elementary, and high school levels. Kaplan Universitys associates degree in educational paraprofessional emphasizes teaching and learning theories, classroom and behavior management, instructional strategies in math, reading, and writing, and the diverse learning needs of English language learners and students receiving special education services. This program is designed to provide you with an overview of the role of the paraprofessional in the field of education. In addition, the programs curriculum blends theory and practice, and aims to provide a general education foundation in ethics, critical thinking, and communication skills to support the responsibilities of paraprofessionals in the learning environment.

Offered by: Kaplan University - KHE