Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education - Grade 1-6 (Teacher Education Transfer)

Associate in Arts

Onondaga Community College

  • Designated As
    Reconect Program
  • Delivery Mode
    75% Online
  • Total Credits
    60
  • Degree Level
    Associate in Arts
  • Contact Us
    800-342-3811

Earn your associate degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

If your goal is to become a certified teacher in Grades 1-6, you will be interested in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) Associate in Arts degree program. This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year SUNY institution to pursue initial NYS certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1- 6). With careful advisement, students may complete SUNY General Education requirements and 12 credits of a major concentration required by four-year teaching degree institutions. Students should consult a Teacher Education advisor to select a major concentration that will transfer to the four-year institution of the student’s choice. This program also provides thirty clock hours of guided field observation, and six credit hours of Professional Preparation courses.

What's an associate degree?
An associate degree usually takes two years of study and prepares students for employment or transfer to a bachelor’s program at a four-year university.
  • What's it like to earn this degree online?

    Let's put your mind at ease about online learning

  • Classes on your schedule
    Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
  • Same faculty as on-campus
    The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
  • Access to a personal tutor
    You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
  • SUNY Reconnect Program
    In addition to the features listed above, this program is part of the free community college program for New York adult learners (ages 25 – 55) with no degree. For the most current information about this program go to SUNY Reconnect.
  • REQUEST MORE INFO

How do I enroll?

Follow these steps to start your application

  1. Go to the online application
  2. Create an account
  3. Complete the forms or save for later
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
  5. Submit any supplemental materials, if required
  6. Send in your academic records
  7. APPLY NOW

Interested in learning more about this program?

Your Privacy is Important To Us.

SUNY.edu uses simple cookies to help build a better website experience for our visitors. Learn more through our Privacy Policy.