Education Studies
A.S. Degree Education · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Education Studies Associate of Science
The Education Studies Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students for employment as an Education Paraprofessional in a TK-12 classroom and satisfies the Title I requirement of 48 college units for Education Paraprofessionals. This degree may also provide students the opportunity to transfer to a California State University traditional or an integrated teacher preparation program in Multiple Subject (Elementary School) or Special Education. The Education Studies Associate of Science degree also incorporates subject matter that may prepare students for the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) exam. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Education Studies Associate of Science degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to compare the roles and requirements of educational paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and credentialed teacher.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to support and/or facilitate learning at the K-12 grade levels using current learning theories and research-based best practices.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to leverage technology to support and increase student success in diverse classrooms.
4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to reflect on personal meanings related to education and teaching by examining personal characteristics, assumptions, beliefs, and goals as well as historical foundations, community knowledge, laws, and current events.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Education Studies Associate of Science: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| List A: Select two from the following list. | 6 | |
| EDUC B3 | Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional | 3 |
| EDUC B24 | Introduction to Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC B9 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC B8 | Sociocultural Foundations of Education | 3 |
| List B: Choose one from the following list. | 3 | |
| EDUC B11 | Special Populations in Education | 3 |
| EDUC B5 | Learning in Math and Science | 3 |
| EDUC B10 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 |
| List C: Select three from the following list . | 9 | |
| CHDV B21 | Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| EDUC B30 | Introduction to Online Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC B13 | Social-Emotional Learning | 3 |
| CHDV B20 | Principles and Practices | 3 |
| CHDV B36 | Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC B48WE | Work Experience Education | 3 |
| CHDV B48WE | Work Experience Education | 3 |