Childhood Education Studies (1-6)
Associate in Arts
Suffolk Community College
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- Designated As
- Reconect Program
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- Delivery Mode
- 50% Online
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- Total Credits
- 64
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- Degree Level
- Associate in Arts
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- Contact Us
- 800-342-3811
Earn your associate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
This program, prepares students for careers in early childhood, childhood, early childhood special education or childhood special education. Students who complete the A.A. degree at Suffolk County Community College can transfer to a New York State four-year college to attain the baccalaureate degree and teacher certification.
The Childhood Education Studies curriculum at Suffolk offers a strong liberal arts foundation. New York State teacher certification standards will be met through upper-level coursework at a New York State four-year college, including supervised student teaching.
This program prepares students to obtain a baccalaureate degree to qualify for Initial Certification in one or more of the following areas:
Early Childhood (birth to second grade)
Early Childhood Special Education (birth to second grade)
Childhood (grades one through six)
Childhood Special Education (grades one through six)
This program meets the SUNY Transfer Path for Childhood Education.
- 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.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- Live classes
- You will learn in real-time while the instructor leads the class. Courses are similar to in-person classes, but you participate online.
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- 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.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Personal concierge
- You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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- 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.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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