• Early Childhood Department
  Early Childhood, A.A.S.
  

Child Care Track

Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 1327)

This track is designed for those students who plan to work in the child care field after graduating with an A.A.S. degree or plan to transfer to a four-year degree program in Child Care Management.

Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), the student in Early Childhood must complete a minimum of 66 academic credits with an overall GPA of not less than 2.00 and “C” grades or better in all required major field courses.

Additionally, Early Childhood majors must complete all prerequisite freshman level courses, achieving an overall 2.00 average, before they can be assigned to practicum ECHD 231. A grade point of 2.00 or better in both major field and liberal arts and sciences courses is the prerequisite for the practicum assignment.

These credits must be distributed as follows: 38 in the major field (see below), 22 in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 6 in general electives.

Note: Course syllabi objectives provide cross-reference to specific Associate Degree Program Guidelines as determined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Major Field Requirements

Major Field Electives (choose 3 credits)

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101; 3 credits in Mathematics; 1 credit in Physical Education; 3 credits in Laboratory Science; additional courses to total 12 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirement

General Electives 6 credits.

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

Suggested Course Sequence
MATH     Any SUNY Gen Ed MATH

First Year Courses

Second Year Courses