Early Childhood

Child care is the sixth largest industry in terms of job growth during this decade and the number of workers in the field are growing fast. This program provides job-related skills that are in high demand.

The early childhood degree program provides a strong combination of coursework and field experience to help you be a knowledgeable and competent early childhood professional. You will learn a philosophy of teaching and learning, child development, and how to design and provide experiences for children in science, social studies, literature, math, music, and art.

The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working early childhood professionals who need further education, and the needs of recent high school graduates who wish to pursue a career in the early childhood field.

Field Experience

Extensive field experience is a vital and required piece of the early childhood degree. You will participate in two semesters of supervised field experience in a licensed or certified day care center, pre-kindergarten - 2nd grade, or nursery school.

Career Opportunities

The Early Childhood degree program provides skills in high demand, both locally and nationally. Graduates of this program are trained for positions as teachers at a child care center or nursery school, family childcare providers, Head Start teachers and family workers, and teacher's assistants in special education or in an elementary school.

Transfer Options

Although the curriculum of this program is not designed for transfer, graduates may consider continuing their education in related bachelor's degree programs at:

• Binghamton University
• Cornell University
• SUNY Cobleskill
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Oneonta
• SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Potsdam
• Wells College

For specific transfer information, please contact the counseling and career services office and the coordinator of transfer services.

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