Jefferson Community College - SUNY
Childhood Education BA
New York, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Childhood Education BA focuses on developing skills for teaching young children. It encompasses theories, practices, and hands-on experiences to prepare educators for impactful roles in early childhood settings. The program emphasizes a well-rounded approach, integrating child development, learning strategies, and community engagement.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as early childhood educators, teaching assistants, or child care administrators. Opportunities may also extend to roles in educational policy, program development, and advocacy within the field of childhood education.
Jefferson partners with SUNY Potsdam to help students earn an associate’s degree in childhood education (grades 1-6) followed by a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (birth-grade 6) in just four years. You’ll study for your first degree at Jefferson before transferring without interruption to SUNY Potsdam. All SUNY Potsdam classes can then be taken at Jefferson or online. No need to travel to Potsdam. When you graduate from SUNY Potsdam, you’ll be ready to teach children from early childhood through sixth grade.