This program provides students with both academic coursework and field experience necessary to become a paraeducator in the K-12 educational system. The program allows the student to experience working with students and mentor teachers. The program includes teaching methods in supporting  social skills development,  mathematics, science, and the arts. Emphasis is placed on educational foundations, child development, families, communities, schools and other agencies. EDUC& 101 meets the state’s required 28-hour Fundamental Course of Study for para educators. 

This two-year program is a pipeline to LCC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education degree and meets the academic requirements to apply for admittance into LCC's Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management which prepares professionals for positions in leadership, technical management and supervision. 

Students in the Education program must be able to pass the required school district background clearance and have proof of required immunizations.

This program is a pathway to the BAS-TE and/or BAS-OLTM degrees.

See also

  Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.


Contact the Education Program

Advising

  Stacie Johnson (Career Pathways Advisor)

  (360) 442-2351
  sjohnson@lowercolumbia.edu

Early Childhood Instruction

  Josie Zbaeren

  360.442.2891
  jzbaeren@lowercolumbia.edu

  Sue Akins-Fields
(I-BEST and Early Achievers)

  360.442.2558
  sakins-fields@lowercolumbia.edu

Education Instruction

  Ashleigh Kruckenberg

  (360) 442-2624
  akruckenberg@lowercolumbia.edu

Institutional Assistance

  Michaela Jackson (Program Director)

  (360) 442-2623
  mjackson@lowercolumbia.edu