Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Pathway to LCC BAS-TE and BAS-OLTM
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.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Degree Requirements
| EDUC& 101 | Paraeducator Basics | 3 |
| EDUC& 130 | Guiding Behavior | 3 |
| EDUC& 150 | Child/Family/Community | 3 |
| EDUC 191 | Field Experience I | 5 |
| EDUC& 204 | Inclusive Education: Birth-21 Focus | 5 |
| EDUC 230 | Social Skill Development & Trauma Informed Teaching | 5 |
| EDUC 240 | Diversity in Education | 5 |
| EDUC 246 | Linguistically Diverse Education | 5 |
| EDUC 291 | Field Experience II | 5 |
| ECED 225 | STEAM in Early Childhood | 5 |
| CS 110 | Intro to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| SUDS 114 | Suicide Assessment, Prevention, and Crisis Management | 2 |
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Catalog located at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total credits required to earn this degree: 94 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the program requirements.
Notes:
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.