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  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Education",
  "id": "paraprofessional-level-iii-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Paraprofessional Level III",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "education-edu-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/paraprofessional-level-iii-certificate-of-achievement-summer-2026",
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      "markdown": "#### Paraprofessional Level III Certificate of Achievement\n\nThis certificate of achievement will provide students with the 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. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Paraprofessional Level III Certificate of Achievement.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to differentiate between 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, writing, 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-   4\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to think critically and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Paraprofessional Level III Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "27-29"
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses",
          "units": "18"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHDV B21",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "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",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B10",
          "title": "Foundations of Educational Technology",
          "units": "3",
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        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC B24",
          "title": "Introduction to Classroom Teaching",
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          "text": "List A",
          "units": "3"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM B8",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
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          "text": "List B",
          "units": "3-3.5"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1000",
          "title": "Academic Reading and Writing",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1000E",
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          "text": "List C",
          "units": "3-4.5"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH B4A",
          "title": "Number Systems",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC B5",
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        {
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          "code": "TECM B40",
          "title": "Contemporary Mathematics for Careers",
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