The Associate in Applied Science degree for Paraprofessional Educators provides graduates with the credentials necessary to work as paraprofessinal educators in numerous educational venues. These include both Title I and non-Title I schools, public and private schools, charter and magnet schools, as well as alternative schools and alternative educatinal settings.

Paraprofessionals in the field of education must be prepared to work successfully with children in a variety of classroom and tutorial settings. While the A.A.S. degree is not intended to transfer to baccalaureate programs, some of its course may transfer. The required courses in this degree program meet standards for paraprofessional educators as described by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Committee on Paraprofessional Certification as well as comprehensive technology stgandards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education. A student may receive credit for a maximum of 20 semester credit hours earned through alternate education experiences.

For more information, contact the coordinator, Katherine Schuster, (847) 376-7118.