Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer)
The Degree
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Outlook
Employment in childhood education is expected to grow moderately over the next several years due to the retirement of a large group of teachers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Through the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) program, students transfer from FLCC to bachelor's degree programs in childhood education to become certified teachers of first- through sixth-grade students.
The Program
The early childhood program introduces students to the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education; explores the role of the teacher; provides coursework in the structure and organization of schools; and offers the opportunity for structured school observations. It also provides the liberal arts coursework necessary for students to transfer to childhood education programs at SUNY and private colleges.
The Experience
Thirty hours of guided field observation will expose students to their specific grade level of interest.
The Graduates
Students in this program will transfer to SUNY colleges such as Geneseo, Cortland and Oswego, as well as private colleges, such as Keuka, to pursue bachelor's degrees in the field of education. *The College has articulation agreements specifically for teacher education with SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Keuka College, and Roberts Wesleyan College. Currently, Finger Lakes Community College alumni teach in many schools throughout New York State and beyond.
*This is a sampling of some of the four-year colleges and universities to which our students have transferred. Please consult your advisor or the Center for Advisement and Personal Development for a complete listing of transfer agreements between Finger Lakes Community College and four-year institutions.