Pathway for Paraprofessional
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Outcomes & Careers
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$68k
Elementary Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an elementary school teacher is $68,000.
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$67k
Middle School Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a middle school teacher is $67,790.
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$74k
Special Education Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a special education teacher is $74,310.
As an exceptional child education: mild/moderate cross-categorical major, you’ll learn to meet the rigor of teacher education in a supportive environment with faculty who have extensive classroom experience themselves. The 120 credit hours, including the general education requirements. SEMO will work with you to find the most direct pathway and allow your experience to benefit you.
Required Courses
- ED280 Introduction to Education as a Profession (3)
- EL 274 Diversity in American Schools (3)
- CF233 Creative Thoughts and Expression in Children (3)
- EX311 Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities
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EX390 Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child (3) - EL300 Instructional and Assistive Technology in a Universally Designed Learning Environment (3)
- EL316 Emergent and Early Literacy (3)
- EX302 Language Acquisition of the Exception Child (3)
- EX304 Classroom and Behavior Management (3)
- EL354 Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers (3)
- EX312 Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties (3)
- MA128 Numbers and Operations for Educators (4)
- LI243 Children’s Literature (3)
- EX317 Assessment and Techniques of Teaching Children with Exceptionalities (3)
- EX507 Families and the Child with Exceptionalities (3)
- EL420 Assessment and Data Analysis (3)
- EX373 Strategies and Techniques with a Learning Theory Base for Teaching Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical (3)
- EX490 Certification Exam Seminar (1)
- EX305 Content Area Teaching: Learning and Transitioning for Secondary Students with Exceptionalities (3)
- EL355 Content and Disciplinary Literacy (3)
- EX309 Field Experience in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities in Middle/Secondary Setting
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EX409 Advanced Field Experience in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities in Elementary Setting (3) - EX480 Exceptional Child Education Student Teaching (12)
- EF400 Student Teaching Seminar (3)
- ED506 Education Law and Society (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Year One
Fall Semester 1 (12 hours)
- EX311 or EX390 (3)
- EL 300 (3)
- EX302 (3)
- EX304 (3)
Spring Semester 1 (13 hours)
- EL316 (3)
- EX312 (3)
- MA128 (4)
- LI243 (3)
Summer Semester 1 (15 hours)
- ED280 (3)
- EL274 (3)
- CF233 (3)
Year Two
Fall Semester 2 (16 hours)
- EL420 (3)
- EX373 (3)
- EX490 (1)
- EX305 (3)
- EL354 (3)
- EX309 or EX409 (3)
Spring Semester 2 (16 hours)
- EX480 (12)
- EF400 (3)
- ED506 (3)
Summer Semester 2 (9)
- EX317 (3)
- EX507 (3)
- EX355 (3)
What will it cost?
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Admissions Requirements
The requirements for admission vary depending on how you plan to enter Southeast. We must consider your educational background, the extent of your prior education, and your desired degree or program. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the Admissions Requirements or speak to an Admissions Counselor to learn more.
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