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Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening and online courses
Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time

Paraeducator—Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
Paraeducator—Certificate (16 credits)

About the Program

The Paraeducator program is a pre-professional program providing an essential core of education courses and experiences. It prepares you for work as educational paraprofessionals. The curriculum provides specific training, general education and experience working with children or youth in educational settings. This degree will fulfill the education requirements for paraprofessionals as described in the Leave No Children Behind legislation (Title I schools).

For more information about our programs, check out our program videos at century.edu/videos.

Potential Job Titles

Teacher Aides
Paraeducators
Educational Assistants

Salary Data

  • Teacher Aides/Paraeducators/Educational Assistants
    Average Wage: $27,890/year
    Top Earners: $38,680/year
(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Contact Information

Admissions Office 651.773.1700 admissions@century.edu Room 2350 West
Counseling Office 651.779.3285 Ask Century Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office 651.779.3305 finaid@century.edu Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

Andrea Coffey 651.747.4093 andrea.coffey@century.edu Room 1577 East


All new students must apply and be accepted to the college, take the college assessment test and attend an orientation prior to attending classes at Century College. Some programs have an additional application (i.e. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, etc.). Admission has become highly competitive for some programs and the college may not be able to admit all students who meet the minimum admission requirements for the program. Consult with an Admissions Representative or the Program Guide/application for further information. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Information is subject to change.

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