Students must be admitted to The University of Akron Wayne College following the college admission process. In addition to this application, two written character references will be reviewed for admission to The University of Akron Wayne College Paraprofessional Education, Intervention Specialist or Early Childhood Associate Degree program. Contact will be made with you when all requirements have been met for full admission into the program. A BCII check must be completed prior to field observations within the education courses.