Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education Online Degree Information

	Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
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Degree Title:	Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
College:	University of Phoenix
Description:	The Associate of Arts Degree in Paraprofessional Education offered by UOP provides students with the knowledge and the skills that will enable them to become effective paraprofessionals in an elementary school classroom or teachers in a Head Start or private program. This innovative program integrates theory with practice as it addresses major topics that impact teaching; i.e., historical and philosophical contexts for contemporary educational approaches and issues; the nature of child development; and the professional and classroom tasks encountered in teaching. In so doing, it builds a foundation for thoughtful instruction in the classroom.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	online interactive (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	High School graduation or GED Certificate; current employment. Applicants must be at at least 18 years of age.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a year-round schedule with classes starting each week.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate Business $494; Undergraduate Education $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Business $612; Graduate Nursing $485; Graduate Education $485; Doctoral $692. On-campus cost per credit varies per campus.

Credit-earning Options:
University of Phoenix accepts transfer credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher learning. All transferred credits may not be applicable to your chosen degree program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Participate in on-campus or online learning. While widely available, all programs may not be offered in both the online and on-campus formats.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum:1.6 GHz processor; anti-virus software; 256MB RAM; 20 GB hard drive; 56.6 kbps modem; Monitor & video card; speakers; CD ROM; printer; email; ISP; Microsoft®: Office 2003 or later; Internet Explorer® version 6.0; Flash® Player; Adobe® Reader® 6.0

Geographic Restrictions:
University of Phoenix has nearly 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Clinical and doctoral programs require on-campus residencies. Teacher licensure programs require student teaching.

Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix Enrollment Representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.

Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, please complete the "Request for Information" form.

Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.