The ParaPath program is designed to assist those already working in the classroom as instructional paraprofessionals to earn their degree and teacher certification. While the curriculum is the same as our traditional teacher preparation coursework, the courses are offered in the evenings, on weekends and online to allow paras to continue to work while attending classes.
Additionally, during the program students are able to use their hours in the classroom as a para toward the student teaching requirement, which means they do not have to quit work to complete student teaching.
We use a yearlong student teaching model, called Yearlong Residency, for all PK-3, EC-6, 4-8 and secondary teacher candidates. The Yearlong Residency program provides opportunities for our students to apply for a paid residency position. Many of our partner school districts pay approximately $20,000 for residency.
Teacher candidates currently working in a partner ISD as a paraprofessional will want to explore our ParaPath program.
Contact the Educator Preparation Program office for additional information.
The SHSU College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Get ahead with the opportunity to take graduate level courses during your senior year. You will still graduate on time before seamlessly transitioning to the Teaching and Learning M.Ed. program for an additional year of study.
SHSU offers more than 60 high-quality graduate programs that empower you to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and achieve your personal and professional goals.
