Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Child Development A.S., Family and Community Transfer Option (OSU and SE)


If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion. 

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHLD 2003 - Child Development in the Lifespan   3
CHLD 2103 - Child Guidance   3
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHLD 2203 - Child and Family in the Community   3
CHLD 2233 - Physical Development and Creative Expression: Birth to Eight   3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)  or SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (S)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1383 - Nutrition   3
CHLD 2513 - Programming for Infants and Toddlers   3
ENGL 2413 - Introduction to Literature (H)   3
SOCI 2813 - Human Sexuality (S)   3
SOCI 2013 - Marriage and Family (S)  (may be taken as PSYC 2813 ) 3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)   4
CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs   3
MATH 2193 - Elementary Statistics   3
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H)   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the current transfer agreement  is provided here.  Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.