Paraeducators
Granite State College offers courses that meet the standards established by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NH DOE) for voluntary Paraeducator II certification under Option C Alternative Assessment. Through Option C, paraeducators are required to demonstrate knowledge in the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as meet the standards in professionalism and classroom management. Once a paraeducators has completed five courses as listed below, Granite State College will issue a Highly Qualified* letter to the student. Upon receipt of this letter students must then complete the application procedure for the Paraeducator II Certification through the NH DOE Bureau of Credentialing.
| Standards for Paraeducator II Certification | ||
| Knowledge of Reading | CRIT 500 Critical Thinking | |
| Knowledge of Writing | ENG 500 The Writing Process Prerequisite CRIT 500 | |
| Knowledge of Mathematics | MATH 502 Contemporary College Mathematics Prerequisite grade of B in Math 405 or a passing score on Arithmetic or Elementary Algebra Placements Assessments | |
| Skills (the ability to assist in instruction) in reading/writing | EDU 512 Instructional Methods and Strategies Prerequisite Child Development or Human Development and EDU 510. | Or EDU 555 Language and Literacy Development Prerequisite Child Development or Human Development |
| Skills (the ability to assist in instruction) in mathematics | EDU 512 Instructional Methods and Strategies Prerequisite Child Development or Human Development and EDU 510. | |
| Professionalism | EDU 510 Foundations and Issues in Education | Or EDU 500 Special Education Professional Training |
| Classroom Management | EDU 510 Foundations and Issues in Education | Or EDU 500 Special Education Professional Training |
The following materials are required to apply for Paraeducator II Certification
* Note: Highly Qualified status does not apply to the K-12 core content areas of Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics or Elementary Education. Please contact your local GSC campus and ask to speak with an Academic Coach for more information. For additional information about paraeducator certification, please visit the NH Department of Education paraeducator webpages. Graduates of associate degree programs with a technical or career focus can continue their education in Granite State College's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Studies. This degree program was developed in collaboration with the Community Technical College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), and offers AS or AAS degree graduates from CCSNH and other accredited institutions a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree at Granite State College. |
Some examples of technical associate degrees that transition into the Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies program include computer technology, fire science, and automotive technology. Examples of highly specific, career-focused associate degrees that are also well-suited to this bachelor's degree program include interior design, human resource administration, nursing, culinary arts, or others. Students with associate degrees enter Granite State College with full junior status and credit for all CCSNH* courses. Courses may be taken online or at any of our statewide Learning Centers. The BS in Applied Studies combines a strong foundation in liberal arts with upper-level courses that build on your previous education and experience. The required curriculum includes science, humanities, social science, and electives. We offer three program options to choose from so that you can best match the degree to your specific career needs. * If your associate degree is not from an CCSNH college (formerly NHCTC-New Hampshire Community Technical Colleges), ask your advisor about additional articulation agreements that may be in process. |
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