{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Education",
  "id": "paraprofessional-level-ii-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Paraprofessional Level II",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "education-edu-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/paraprofessional-level-ii-certificate-of-achievement-summer-2020",
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### Paraprofessional Level II Certificate of Achievement\n\nThis certificate of achievement will provide students with necessary knowledge for working as an entry-level educational paraprofessional inside or outside of the classroom. The certificate of achievement courses will increase students’ knowledge base and increase the likelihood of success when working with school-age children and adolescents. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify the requirements needed to be employable as an educational paraprofessional in or outside a classroom.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to support the learning of mathematics, science, technology, and literacy at the K-8 grade levels.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to differentiate between the roles of paraprofessionals and professionals in and outside of the classroom.\n\n### Program Requirements"
    },
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      "kind": "courselist",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Paraprofessional Level II Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "16-19"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses",
          "units": "15"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B3",
          "title": "Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B5",
          "title": "Learning in Math and Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B9",
          "title": "Foundations of Literacy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHDV B21",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B10",
          "title": "Foundations of Educational Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A-Select 1-4 credits from the following",
          "units": "1-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM B1",
          "title": "Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM B8",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B48WE",
          "title": "Work Experience Education",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}