Paraeducator Education at FSCC

Steps for Earning College Credit Through Fort Scott Community College

Step 1: Complete 13 Online Courses

Take and complete 13 courses in The ParaEducator Learning Network. To complete the course, you must pass the 10-question post tests with a cumulative score of 70% or better. To get started click on the link above.

You may receive up to 10 total college credits by completing 130 courses. The 10 college credits you can receive in order are:

  • EDU 2021 General Instructional Competencies for Paraprofessionals (Level 1)
  • EDU 2121 General Instructional Competencies for Paraprofessionals (Level 2)
  • EDU 2221 General Instructional Competencies for Paraprofessionals (Level 3)
  • EDU 2041 Introduction to Behavior & Classroom Management for Paraprofessionals (Level 1)
  • EDU 2141 Introduction to Behavior & Classroom Management for Paraprofessionals (Level 2)
  • EDU 2241 Introduction to Behavior & Classroom Management for Paraprofessionals (Level 3)
  • EDU 2011 Overview of Special Education Paraprofessionalism (Level 1)
  • EDU 2111 Overview of Special Education Paraprofessionalism (Level 2)
  • EDU 2211 Overview of Special Education Paraprofessionalism (Level 3)
  • EDU 2311 Overview of Special Education Paraprofessionalism (Level 4)

Step 2: Apply Online

Fill out the Fort Scott Community College online application by clicking “apply online”.

Step 3: Send a Copy of Your Transcript

Send a copy of your transcript along with your organization’s name, your email address, and your phone number to the Master Teacher via fax or mail:

Fax:

Mail:

To: Graduate Credit Coordinator
The Master Teacher
Re: Fort Scott College Credit
785-539-7739

Graduate Credit Coordinator
The Master Teacher
Leadership Lane
P.O. Box 1207
Manhattan, KS 66505-1207

To ensure that we received it, please email us at gradcredit@masterteacher.com. We will then review the transcript for accuracy, and send it to Fort Scott Community College. You will receive a confirmation email from us when the transcript has been passed along to FSCC. FSCC will only accept the transcript if it comes directly from the Master Teacher.

Step 4: Contact FSCC Advising and Submit Payment for the Credits

When you know that your transcript has been delivered to FSCC, contact the Advising Office at 620-223-2700 Ext 363.

Tuition is charged per credit hour at the following rate for all ParaEducator Learning Network users (it’s no longer based upon residency status):

  • $111 total per credit hour = $81 tuition + $30 online fee
  • This rate is applicable starting August, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Pay by check. Send your check to the following address:

Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Pay by credit card

  • Call the business office at 1-800-874-3722 Ext 509 or 512 to pay in full or to set up installments.
  • Visit www.fortscott.edu and click on the GIZMO link at the top of the page. You will need your student ID number and the last 4 digits of your SSN to sign in. Click on Review/ Pay Account to pay online in full at no charge. If you choose to make payments, there is an installment fee.

Step 5: Process Paperwork & Issue College Credit(s)

Once FSCC receives payment and your official transcript from The Master Teacher, they will process your paperwork and issue your college credit(s).

You will receive a letter grade based on the post test scores reported on your transcript.

Note: If you need an official copy of your transcript from FSCC, visit the FSCC Registrar's Page for details.

Page Last Updated On 1/19/2012