Kristie Latocha, MA.Ed.
Paraprofessional Program Coordinator
Pierpont Community & Technical College
School of Human Services
ED 137
Phone: 304-367-4919
E-Mail: klatocha1@pierpont.edu
Newcome, Beth (1984)
Dean - School of Human Services
Coordinator and Professor of Applied Design
B.S., M.S. West Virginia University
Ph.D. The Ohio State University
Room: 143 ED
Phone: 304-367-4919 or 304-367-4271
Email: Beth.Newcome@pierpont.edu
PARAPROFESSIONAL IN EDUCATION (One year Certificate of Applied Science)
This one year certificate of Applied Science program is designed for paraprofessionals in the elementary or secondary classrooms or individuals serving as Teacher Aids IV, meeting the current educational requirements for West Virginia paraprofessionals. The curriculum is meant to provide a pathway from aide to teacher through a step process that begins with certificate coursework and continues through the associate degree with many credits transferable towards a bachelor degree.
West Virginia Department of Education Form 40
Paraprofessional Certificate Application
http://wvde.state.wv.us/opp/forms/Form40.pdf
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| COST (on-campus, WV resident) | ||
| Q: How much will this program cost me? | ||
| A: | Tuition and Fees: | $3,652 |
| Books and supplies: | $1,000 | |
| On-campus room & board: | $6,926 | |
| Other Program Specific Costs | $0 | |
| 2011-12 Catalog What's Included for 2011-12? | ||
| FINANCING | ||
| Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program? | ||
| A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 100% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates | ||
| Federal loans for on-time grads | N/A | |
| Federal loans for not-on time grads | $0 | |
| Institution financing plan | $0 | |
| Private educational loans $0 | ||
| SUCCESS |
| Q: How long will it take me to complete this program? |
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A: The program is designed to take 9 months to complete. This program is the first year of an AAS degree. 0% of graduates from this program finished in this time. (There were 2 grads) |
| Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate? |
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A: The job placement rate for students who completed the program in 2010-11 was 0% but 100% of the graduates are working on an Associate's degree. |
| Q: Will I be able to play back my student loans? |
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A: 91.9% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them. This repayment percentage includes both Pierpont and Fairmont State University. |
