Paraprofessional College Courses

Paraprofessional Programs

 

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE — 64 UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS

USING THE CAREER LADDER PROGRAM

The UFT Teacher Center, NYSUT/Education Learning Trust and SUNY/Empire State College’s Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies are collaboratively offering undergraduate courses designed specifically for paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals can choose to take these courses to meet minimum state requirements, for personal professional growth or to continue their studies in a fully accredited program of study leading to an Associate of Arts degree.

Paraprofessionals should consult with their UFT representatives and Empire State College for details on their eligibility for an incentive program that provides tuition support, time and stipends to paraprofessionals toward their undergraduate course work. For further information, call the NYC Department of Education Career Training Program at 1-718-935-2296 or Empire State College at 1-646-230-1274.

Once students have completed a maximum of 18 credits through the UFT/NYSUT/Empire program, they must seek academic advisement and information on the matriculation process at the college. Call Empire State College at 1-646-230-1274 to schedule an appointment. Matriculation is at the discretion of the college. Courses are limited to 25 participants; additional sessions may be available.