Apr 17, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Child Development AS, Teacher Certification Program Map


If you are a full-time student taking at least 15 credit 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 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.

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.
  • 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 to select a university transfer
  • Visit Career Services

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 your academic advisor to select a transfer university
  • Visit Career Services to explore career options

Third Semester


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.
  • 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, 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 to file for graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 61


Controlled Electives:


Transfer Information


This degree transfers to several universities. 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 strongly 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.   



Northeastern State University (NSU) Transfer Maps:

2025-2026

TCC A.S. CHDV Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S. Education, Early Childhood 2025-2026  

TCC A.S. CHDV Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S. Education, Elementary Education 2025-2026  

TCC A.S. CHDV Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S. Education, Special Education 2025-2026  



2023-2024

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S.E. Early Childhood 2023-2024  

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S.E. Elementary Education 2023-2024 

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to NSU B.S.E. Special Education 2023-2024   





















Oklahoma State University (OSU) Transfer Map:

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Elementary Education 2025-2026  

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Elementary Education 2024-2025  

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer Option to OSU B.S. Elementary Education 2023-2024    





University of Oklahoma-Tulsa (OU-Tulsa) Transfer Maps:

TCC A.S. Child Development, Teacher Certification Transfer to B.Ed in Early Childhood Education: Birth Through Third 2024-2025