Liberal Arts and Sciences: Education

Cayuga offers two A.A. degrees as preparation for transfer to a four-year State University of New York institution to pursue a bachelor degree and teaching certification. These degrees are:

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education

Please note that both programs include a required concentration and General Ed Requirements.

Why Cayuga for a degree in education?

Cayuga offers a great start toward your future, with small classes and caring, dedicated teachers. Plus, Cayuga offers these special advantages:

Balance of general and teaching-related courses creates strong foundation for transfer into an upper-level program
Required field experience applies theory to classroom practice
Choice of concentrations for preparation in specific teaching disciplines
Assistance with study skills and coursework through the Academic Support Center
Transfer planning assistance available through Cayuga's Student Development

Transfer information

If you plan to transfer to a State University of New York four-year degree program in Adolescence or Childhood Education, you should consult as early as possible with your advisor, the transfer counselor, or the Education program coordinator. This will help assure that you make the best course selection to fulfill all transfer requirements.

Please note: Since it is designed for transfer to a SUNY institution, this program may not be appropriate for students interested in transferring to a private college or university; students should consult with their chosen institution to plan the most appropriate course sequence.

Other programs of interest

Cayuga Community College offers several other programs as preparation for working with children in a variety of settings. Options available include:

Teacher Assistant coursework
CDA (Child Development Associate) coursework
Early Childhood Certificate
Early Childhood A.A.S.
Early Childhood Concentration - Liberal Arts and Science/Humanities and Social Science — AA

Program Resources:

For information, please contact:

Patricia Gridley, Ph.D.
(315) 255-1743, extension 2478
gridley@cayuga-cc.edu