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The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) programs are intended primarily for students who want to begin their academic preparation to become Grades B–2, Grades 1–6, or Grades 7–12 school teachers.

Today, preparing for a teaching career involves careful planning. Making informed career decisions, taking courses in one's concentration, in psychology, in education and in general education, and preparing for teacher certification exams are vital steps to take. This program provides students with all the necessary academic components needed in the first two years of a collegiate teacher education program. It allows students to explore the possibilities through coursework and guided fieldwork in area schools. It prepares students to transfer nearly seamlessly into a four–year college teacher education program.

These degree programs, with concentrations in English, History or Social Studies, lead to an A.A. degree; those with Math, Biology or Chemistry majors lead to an A.S. degree.

Admission Requirements

A student wishing to enter the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Early Childhood, Childhood Education or Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) A.A. programs should have:

For the English, History and Social Studies concentration: Minimum high school average of B (at least 83), completion of at least 2 years of math (math through NYS Math B or algebra & geometry) with minimum of average of C (at least 70), two years of science (earth science, biology, chemistry or physics), English and history grades with minimum of B (at least 83).

A student wishing to enter the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education or Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) A.S. programs should have:

For the Math concentration: Minimum high school average of C (at least 73) with at least four years of math, including pre–calculus . Minimum math average of C+ (at least 78). (Desired: AP Calculus)
For the Chemistry concentration: Minimum high school average of B chemistry, three years of math (through pre–calculus preferred), biology and physics (both preferred).
For the Biology concentration: Minimum high school average of B–. biology and chemistry. completion of at least 2 years of math through NYS Math B or algebra and geometry. (Desired: pre–calculus and physics).

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