Certificate in Instructional Support Personnel (ISP)
Designed for the Paraprofessional

 


This program of study for Instructional Support Personnel is designed to develop knowledge in core subject matter areas necessary to increase achievement levels for all students. Those seeking this certificate will also be able to strengthen their interpersonal, communication, and management skills. All coursework completed satisfactorily in this program will count toward an Associate of Science transfer major in Early Childhood Education, in response to the requirements of No Child Left Behind. Students must follow the application procedures of ABAC, take appropriate placement exams, and complete any required Learning Support courses prior to acceptance into this certificate program.

COURSES                                         Hours

First Semester

ENGL 1101 Composition I........................... 3
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology.............. 3

Second Semester

ENGL 1102 Composition II.......................... 3
MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling or
MATH 1111 College Algebra......................... 3

Third Semester

EDUC 2204 Foundations of Education................ 3
CISM 2201 Fundamentals of Computer Applications or
HIST 2112 United States History II................ 3

TOTAL 18