Apr 02, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Child Development AS, Child Development Program Map


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs (Alphabetical)

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).

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • Submit CDA for PLA
  • 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.
  • Apply for Scholars for Excellence in Child Care or Bridging the Gap scholarships.  Contact Melissa Caviness 918-595-8024
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing an associate degree, an eligible vocational certificate, and/or a transfer program to a four-year college/university. Both quantitative (pace of completion and maximum timeframe) and qualitative (GPA) standards are used to evaluate all semesters of your enrollment. Review your Financial Aid through your MyTCC or visit the Financial Aid Office to learn more about your SAP status. 
  • Attend Smart Start Orientation
  • Meet with your academic advisor
  • Visit Career Services

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • Visit CECPD to receive Early Learning Guidelines credit for taking CHLD 2233
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing an associate degree, an eligible vocational certificate, and/or a transfer program to a four-year college/university. Both quantitative (pace of completion and maximum timeframe) and qualitative (GPA) standards are used to evaluate all semesters of your enrollment. Review your Financial Aid through your MyTCC or visit the Financial Aid Office to learn more about your SAP status. 
  • Meet with your academic advisor to select a transfer university
  • Visit Career Services to explore career options

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing an associate degree, an eligible vocational certificate, and/or a transfer program to a four-year college/university. Both quantitative (pace of completion and maximum timeframe) and qualitative (GPA) standards are used to evaluate all semesters of your enrollment. Review your Financial Aid through your MyTCC or visit the Financial Aid Office to learn more about your SAP status. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check. File to graduate with the CHLD Certificate of Mastery.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth 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 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


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)

2024-2025

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   













2022-2023

TCC A.S. Child Development, Non-Teacher Cert. to OSU B.S. Human Development and Family Science, Child and Family Services 2022-23   

Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SEOSU - Online)

TCC AS Child Development, Non-Teacher Cert. to SEOSU BS Early Intervention and Childhood Dev. 2021-2022  

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs (Alphabetical)