Paraprofessional Level II
Certificate of Achievement Education · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Paraprofessional Level II Certificate of Achievement
This 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
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.
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.
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.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Level II Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following | 16-19 | |
| Core Courses | 15 | |
| EDUC B3 | Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional | 3 |
| EDUC B5 | Learning in Math and Science | 3 |
| EDUC B9 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| CHDV B21 | Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| EDUC B10 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 |
| List A-Select 1-4 credits from the following | 1-4 | |
| COMM B1 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM B8 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| EDUC B48WE | Work Experience Education | 1 |