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Program Description:

The Paraprofessional in Deaf Education Certification program is offered for students who desire to enter employment directly after completion of this two semester program.

Possible Employment Responsibilities:

Classroom instruction in an aide position in classes with hard of hearing students

Possible Employment Positions:

Classroom aide, dormitory supervisory personnel, recreational aide

Possible Employment Locations:

Classrooms for the hard of hearing, dormitory facilities for the hard of hearing, recreational/physical education classes for the hard of hearing.

Program Duration:

Two semesters. Additional semester(s) of basic skills courses may be required depending on student’s prior training/education.

Prerequisite:

ENGL 0313, ENGL 0323 and MATH 0302

PDE “Skills” Courses-Grade Requirements:

PDE majors are required to pass all SLNG and CDEC courses with a grade of “C” or better. PDE majors making a grade of “D” or below on any of these courses will be required to repeat the course. Taking the Program Entrance Test determining qualification to enroll in the PDE major and appropriate placement in ENGL 0300 and/or ENGL 0303

First Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 1317 3
SLNG 1373 3
CDEC 1313 3
PHED 1
ETWR 1371 3
POFI 2301 3
Total 16

Second Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 1318 3
SLNG 1346 3
SLNG 1344 3
CDEC 22861 2
CDEC 2341 3
Total 14
Total Hours 30

One Capstone course. Students must provide their own transportation to and from internship sites.