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Program
Hocking‘s Educational Paraprofessional Technology provides the training required for employment in the early childhood education field. Whether you are currently employed in the field and need to fulfill state education requirements or would like to pursue a career in early childhood education, this program offers you a wide range of skills that you will find helpful in your work with children. Courses include child development, instructional strategies, academic skills, general education, classroom management and application of technology in the classroom.
If you began working as an educational paraprofessional (teacher's aide) in Ohio prior to January 8, 2002, recent legislation requires that you meet one of the following requirements before January 2006 in order to retain your position in education:
- Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
- Obtain an Associate Degree (or higher); or
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment: 1) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or 2) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
The Educational Paraprofessional program meets the education requirements outlined above. Course work is offered at times that are convenient to you.
If you are new to the field of early childhood education, this program provides the course work for you to become licensed and work as an educational paraprofessional within the Ohio school system.
If you plan to continue your early childhood education for full teacher certification at a 4-year institution, the Educational Paraprofessional Technology provides a solid base of course work for transfer. (If your goal is teaching at the middle school or high school levels, we encourage you to meet with an advisor in the School of Arts and Sciences regarding appropriate course work).
Jobs for Grads
As a graduate of the Educational Paraprofessional Technology, you will possess the skills and licensure required to work as an educational paraprofessional (teacher's aide) in the state school systems.
University Center
Through our University Center, we have established partnerships with some of the best 4-year colleges and universities in the nation. Earning a Hocking College Associate Degree is the first step toward obtaining a Bachelors Degree or beyond. Continue your education as you earn university credits, in some cases, right on the Hocking College campus.
Course of Study
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