Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts
degree with specializations in business, accounting, information
technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human
services management, communication, psychology, and
paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum
provides a foundation and overview within the academic
disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics,
life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the
development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and
information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in
the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts
degree represents an important milestone for many students as
they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Paraprofessional Education
addresses major topics that impact instruction; 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. Students are
required to apply writing and problem-solving skills to evaluate
topics covered. Evaluation occurs through a variety of methods
including written assignments, discussion, and debate.