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Education Paraeducator

Summer 2026

AAS - SFCC

Early Childhood Education Option
Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College
A. Program Courses (all required) 77
B. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 45
C. English Course (ENGL& 101 required) 5
D. Human Relations Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits) 5
92
92 credits are required for the AAS

A. Program Courses (all required) 
ECED&105Introduction to Early Childhood Education 5
ECED&107Health, Safety, Nutrition 5
ECED&120Practicum-Nurturing Relationships 2
ECED&132Infant/Toddler Care 13
ECED 133Practicum: Infant/Toddler Care 12
ECED&160Curriculum Development 5
ECED&170Learning Environments 23
ECED&180Language and Literacy 3
ECED&190Observation and Assessment 33
ECED 191Practicum: Observation and Assessment 32
EDUC&101Paraeducator Basics 3
EDUC&115Child Development 5
EDUC&130Guiding Behavior 3
EDUC&150Child, Family, Community 3
EDUC&202Introduction to Education 5
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
EDUC 260Educational Psychology  5
EDUC 270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 5
EDUC 275Learning Disabilities 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5

B. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 4
BUS  113Discounts, Markups and Markdowns 1
BUS  114Solving for the Unknown and Business Math Review 1
BUS  122Practical Business Math I 3
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH 87Algebra for Math Literacy I 5

C. English Course (ENGL& 101 required) 
ENGL&101English Composition I 5

D. Human Relations Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits) 
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
ICS  150Introduction to Gerontology 5
ICS  180Child Abuse and Neglect 5
SOC  221Race and Ethnic Relations 5
SOC  230Sociology of Gender 5
1Require placement in an approved setting with infants and/or toddlers.
2May require application of coursework in an approved early learning setting.
3Require placement in an approved early learning setting.
4May satisfy this requirement with BUS 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 122, or 123... or with any MATH course numbered 87 or above.

School Library Media Technician Option
Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College
A. Program Courses (all required) 71
B. CAPPS Program Electives (choose 4 credits) 4
C. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 5
D. Program Support / Related Instruction Courses (all required) 10
90
90 credits are required for the AAS

A. Program Courses (all required) 
EDUC&101Paraeducator Basics 3
EDUC&115Child Development 5
EDUC&202Introduction to Education 5
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
EDUC 260Educational Psychology  5
EDUC 270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 5
EDUC 275Learning Disabilities 5
EDUC 280Behavior and Classroom Management 15
EDUC 282Paraeducator Practicum II 2
LMLIB115Library Organization and Collections 5
LMLIB125School Libraries and Media Centers 5
LMLIB126Library Technology and Services for Educational Support 3
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 5
LMLIB220Technical Services and Cataloging 25
LMLIB222Reference and Information Services  5
LMLIB288Cooperative Education Work Experience (No Seminar) 3

C. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 3
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH 87Algebra for Math Literacy I 5

D. Program Support / Related Instruction Courses (all required) 
ENGL&101English Composition I 45
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
1Students may substitute CMST&210 (Interpersonal Communication) for EDUC 280 with advisor approval.
2Students may substitute LMLIB 116 (Circulation Systems & Services) for LMLIB 220.
3Computation/Math Elective: Students may choose BUS123 (no placement testing), or MATH 87 or higher (requires math placement testing).
4Students may choose BT 107 (no placement testing), instead of ENGL& 101 which requires English placement testing.

Signing Paraeducator Option
Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College
A. Program Courses (all required) 73
B. CAPPS Elective (choose 2 credits) 2
C. Program Support / Related Instruction Courses (all required) 15
90
90 credits are required for the AAS

A. Program Courses (all required) 
ASL& 121American Sign Language I 5
ASL& 122American Sign Language II 5
ASL& 123American Sign Language III 5
ASL& 221American Sign Language IV 5
ASL& 222American Sign Language V 5
ASL& 223American Sign Language VI 5
EDUC&101Paraeducator Basics 3
EDUC&202Introduction to Education 5
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
EDUC 260Educational Psychology  5
EDUC 270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 5
EDUC 275Learning Disabilities 5
EDUC 280Behavior and Classroom Management 5
EDUC 281Paraeducator Practicum I 5
ITP  241Deaf Social and Cultural Issues 5

B. CAPPS Elective (choose 2 credits) 
CAPPS141Word I 2
CAPPS142Word II 2
CAPPS152Excel II 2
CAPPS172PowerPoint II 2

C. Program Support / Related Instruction Courses (all required) 
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 15
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
1Instead of BUS 123, students may complete MATH& 107 (Math in Society)

Special Education Option
Offered at Locations:  Online Learning, Spokane Falls Community College
A. Program Courses (all required) 63
B. Program Electives (choose 10 credits) 10
C. Technology Elective (choose 2 credits) 2
D. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 5
E. English Course (ENGL& 101 required) 5
F. Human Relations/Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits) 5
90
90 credits are required for the AAS

A. Program Courses (all required) 
ASL& 121American Sign Language I 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
EDUC&101Paraeducator Basics 13
EDUC&115Child Development 5
EDUC&202Introduction to Education 5
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
EDUC 260Educational Psychology  5
EDUC 270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 5
EDUC 275Learning Disabilities 5
EDUC 280Behavior and Classroom Management 5
EDUC 281Paraeducator Practicum I 5
EDUC 282Paraeducator Practicum II 22
HLTH 174First Aid 3
PSYC&100General Psychology 5

D. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits) 4
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH 87Algebra for Math Literacy I 5

E. English Course (ENGL& 101 required) 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5

F. Human Relations/Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits) 
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
ICS  120Multicultural Perspectives in ICS 5
ICS  180Child Abuse and Neglect 5
SOC  221Race and Ethnic Relations 5
SOC  230Sociology of Gender 5
1EDUC& 101 (Paraeducator Basics) should be taken the first quarter of the program.
2EDUC 282 Prerequisite: Must successfully pass a Basic Skills Test. See the instructor prior to registration.
3Technology course must be from IS, CAPPS, GRDSN, LMLIB 126 or other Internet related course.
4May complete the Computation/Math Elective with BUS 123 (Practical Business Applications), or with any MATH course 87 or above.
5May substitute BT 107 (Business Communications) for ENGL& 101.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

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