Description
Muskegon Community College currently offers a program preparing paraprofessional workers to work in various grades/classrooms, latchkey programs, and child care centers. It is an opportunity for students to gain professional recognition for demonstrating competence in their profession. The Education Department is pleased to announce that students who complete two years of instruction can now receive the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS). Students desiring to transfer to a four-year institution should consult with a counselor. This curriculum is not designed as a transfer program. All Education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Career Opportunities
A wide variety of potential jobs with the associate degree only may include classroom assistant, classroom aide, and paraprofessional in a K-12 school district. Salary ranges include $16,000 for classroom assistant or aide, $20,000 for paraprofessional.
Transfer Paths and Requirements
This program is not designed for students wishing to transfer to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree. Students planning to transfer should consult with an MCC counselor.
Full-Time and Part-Time Options
Listed below are four options for earning the degree:
- Two-year plan for full-time students (see below)
- Three-year plan for 3/4 time students (see below)
- Four-year plan for part-time students
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
TWO-YEAR PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 101B Introduction to Education | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| ED 225A Child Development
or ED 250A Human Growth and Development |
3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Elective Course or Education Elective Course | 4 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 | 4 | ||
| CIS 110 or CIS 120A | 3 | 3 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | Prerequisite for CIS 120A: Completion of BUS 179 or equivalent recommended |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 50/75 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | 19 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 109A Parent Child Connection | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| ED 202A Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School | 3 | 4 | Fall | |
| ED 211A Behavior Management | 3 | 4 | Winter and Online | |
| BCOM 102 Advanced Business and Technical Communications | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | Prerequisite BCOM 101 or ENG 101 |
| BUS 126 Business Math or MATH 105 | 3/4 | 3/4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 75 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 15/16 | 19/20 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 221A Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems | 3 | 4 | Fall | Prerequisite ED 211 |
| ED 230A Children’s Literature | 3 | 4 | Winter | |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| BUS 127 or COM 101 | 3 | 3 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 100 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | 19 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 272A Education Practicum | 3 | 6 | Winter | Prerequisite: ED 101A, ED 109 or ED 211; and ED 225 or ED 250; and instructor permission |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 3 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| *Core Option (One Course) | 3/4 | 3/4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| ED 234A Educational Psychology | 3 | 4 | Winter | |
| PEA 101A, PEA 103, PEA 104A, PEA 118, or PEA 201 | 1 | 2 | Fall, Winter and Summer | |
| PEA/DNC of choice | 1 | 2 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Electives | 2 | 2 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | If needed for 62 hours |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 255/230 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 16/17 | 22/23 |
*Core Option – Select one
GEOG 104 Cultural Geography (FW)
PHIL 205 Business Ethics (FW)
PSCI 111 Introduction to American Government (FWSO)
PSCI 211 Comparative Governments (FWO)
PSYC 102 Applied Psychology (FWSO)
PSYC 201 General Psychology (FWSO)
MINIMUM CREDITS NEEDED FOR DEGREE – 62
Additional notes: This degree requires a cleared background check, which may include fingerprinting and a TB clearance. Fieldwork is required in all education courses. Courses are offered both face-to-face and online and delivery varies by semester.
THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR THREE-QUARTER-TIME STUDENTS
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 101B Introduction to Education | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| Elective Course or Education Elective Course | 4 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 | 4 | ||
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 25/50 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | 12 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 211A Behavior Management | 3 | 4 | Winter and Online | |
| ED 225A Child Development
or ED 250A Human Growth and Development |
3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| BCOM 102 Advanced Business and Technical Communications | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | Prerequisite BCOM 101 or ENG 101 |
| PEA 101A, PEA 103, PEA 104A, PEA 118, or PEA 201 | 1 | 2 | Fall, Winter and Summer | |
| PEA/DNC of choice | 1 | 2 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 50 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 11 | 16 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 109A Parent Child Connection | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| BUS 127 or COM 101 | 3 | 3 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 50 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | 11 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 230A Children’s Literature | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter and Online | |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| CIS 110 or CIS 120A | 3 | 3 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | Prerequisite for CIS 120A; Completion of BUS 179 or equivalent recommended |
| ED 234A Educational Psychology | 3 | 4 | Winter and Online | |
| Educational Fieldwork Hours | 75 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | 15 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 202A Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School | 3 | 4 | Fall | |
| ED 221A Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems | 3 | 4 | Fall | Prerequisite ED 211 |
| BUS 126 Business Math or MATH 105 | 3/4 | 3/4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 50 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 9/10 | 11/12 |
| Course | Credits | Contact Hours | Semester(s) Offered | Comments |
| ED 272A Education Practicum | 3 | 6 | Winter | Prerequisite: ED 101A, ED 109 or ED 211; and ED 225 or ED 250; and instructor permission |
| Education Elective Course | 3 | 4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| *Core Option (One Course) | 3/4 | 3/4 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | |
| Electives | 2 | 2 | Fall, Winter, Summer and Online | If needed for 62 hours |
| Education Fieldwork Hours | 280/305 Hours | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 11/12 | 15/16 |
*Core Option – Select one
GEOG 104 Cultural Geography (FW)
PHIL 205 Business Ethics (FW)
PSCI 111 Introduction to American Government (FWSO)
PSCI 211 Comparative Governments (FWO)
PSYC 102 Applied Psychology (FWSO)
PSYC 201 General Psychology (FWSO)
MINIMUM CREDITS NEEDED FOR DEGREE – 62
Additional notes: This degree requires a cleared background check, which may include fingerprinting and a TB clearance. Fieldwork is required in all education courses. Courses are offered both face-to-face and online and delivery varies by semester.
