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Program Information

Paraprofessional Education

Certificate

The Paraprofessional Education Certificate Program meets the requirements for a Paraprofessional Certificate as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education.

THE PROGRAM

36 Credit Hours

The Paraprofessional Education Certificate Program meets the requirements for a Paraprofessional Certificate as provided by the West Virginia Board of Education. This certificate entitles the individual to serve in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating instruction and direct or indirect supervision of pupils under the direction of an educator.

Pathways: This certificate will assist completers to earn an entry-level position in a preschool facility. This is an excellent program for any student who desires to become a teacher in West Virginia, especially in an elementary setting.

Campus Location: All (Not all classes are offered on every campus. Consult course schedules to see what is available at each location.) Most, but not all, of these courses are available online.

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