Education Paraprofessional: CP
Department: School of Teacher Education and Leadership
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
About This Degree
The Education Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion provides potential or current paraprofessionals in the schools with course work specific to their role as paraprofessionals. It is the only such program in the state of Utah. By learning the instructional skills, assessment techniques, safety procedures, and interpersonal relationship skills they'll need to work successfully with the teachers they assist and the learners in their charge, paraprofessionals with this certificate will be prepared to join a teaching team as a contributing member.
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services may charge differential tuition for this program. Differential tuition is an added cost per credit for courses in the program. See the last page in the USU Tuition & Fee schedule for more information.
View Potential Careers
- Tutor
- Elementary or secondary teacher's aide
- Special education resource aide
- Specialty teacher (e.g., music, art, physical education, technology)
- Success coach
Course Listing (University Catalog)
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