Child Development AS, Non Teacher Certification Program Map

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If you are a full-time student taking at least 15 hours per semester 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 an Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

First Semester

Total Credit Hours: 16

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.
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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

CHLD 2203 - Child and Family in the Community
ENGL 1213 - Composition II
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology
One course designated Humanities in the General Education Requirements See university transfer map

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

BIOL 1383 - Nutrition or a 4-hour Physical Science with Lab
CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs
CHLD 2233 - Physical Development and Creative Expression: Birth to Eight
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking
One course designated Humanities in the General Education Requirements See university transfer map

Total Credit Hours: 15-16

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 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

CHLD 2413 - Professionalism & Leadership in Early Care & Education
Choose three controlled electives listed below that transfer to the specific college/university you plan to attend:
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 2813 - Human Sexuality
COLL 1003 - College Success
General Education Math- See university transfer map
COLL 1103 - College Success: Child Development & Education
Any Humanities class. See university transfer map.

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 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.

Total Credit Hours: 61-62

Transfer Information

This degree is intended for transfer to a four-year university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions 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.

Cameron University (CU)
TCC A.A. Child Development, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to CU B.S. Family and Child Studies 2023-2024

Langston University (LU)
TCC AS Child Development, Non-Teacher Cert. to LU BS Child Development 2021-2022

Northeastern State University (NSU)
TCC A.S. Child Development, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S.W. Social Work 2024-2025

Oklahoma State University (OSU)
TCC A.S. Child Development, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Early Child Care and Development 2024-2025
TCC A.S. Child Dvelopment, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Human Development and Family Sciences, Child and Family Services Option 2024-2025

2023-2024
TCC A.S. Child Development, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Early Child Care and Development 2023-2024
TCC A.S. Child Development, Non-Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Early Child Care and Development 2022-2023