Shaping futures.
Build the skills and confidence needed for a career in education.
Moraine Valley鈥檚 program provides you with a strong foundation for a career in education through classroom work and observation in the field. This program also offers an internship option that allows you to gain valuable on-the-job experience to apply what you have learned in your courses. Clinical sites are in the southwest suburban area, and the hours are flexible based on workable schedules between your busy life and the needs of the clinical sites. The Illinois State Board of Education has on the paraprofessional credential.
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Step into Your Classroom and Start a Career in Education
Get introduced to essential concepts and acquire valuable knowledge that will aid you in your career in education.
This program prepares students for a career as a paraprofessional educator (teacher鈥檚 aide) in regular and special education classes in elementary and secondary schools and in social service agencies. Moraine Valley鈥檚 program provides students with a strong foundation for a career in education through classroom work and observation in the field. Employment of paraprofessionals is expected to grow.
The Paraprofessional Educator A.A.S. Degree at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in two years.
Prepare for a rewarding role in education supporting teachers in classrooms and learning environments across elementary and secondary schools. Through coursework and field observation, you鈥檒l build the skills needed to confidently support student learning.
Potential careers in Paraprofessional Education
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Paraprofessional Educator program will give you the skills to support teachers and students in elementary and secondary schools. Opportunities exist in general and special education classrooms, with continued growth in education support roles.
Real stories of transfer success.
Begin your bachelor鈥檚 degree at Moraine Valley by taking the same general education and elective courses you鈥檇 complete in your first two years at a four-year school鈥攁t a lower cost. A.A. and A.S. degrees help you transfer smoothly, often with junior standing. Students follow the transfer guidelines of their intended university, supported by advisors who build a personalized academic plan.
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Program Coordinator
The Addiction Studies program is more than just a career path鈥攊t鈥檚 an opportunity to truly impact lives. Addiction affects individuals, families, and entire communities, creating a growing need for skilled and compassionate professionals. In this program, you鈥檒l gain a strong understanding of the full continuum of care, effective treatment approaches, and how to support people on their journey to recovery. Join us and start building a meaningful and rewarding future for all.
Faculty with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material, they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | 1470 | Education |
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