Teacher Certification Transfer - Child Development, A.S.

Teach in public schools with our Child Development A.S. program. Start your journey today.

About the Program

  • This program is for students interested in teaching in public schools or as lead teachers at Tulsa Educare or Community Action Project. 
  • It focuses on early childhood education (PreK - 3rd Grade) or elementary education (1 - 8th grades).
  • To plan your courses, consult the transfer university's catalog and work with a TCC academic advisor.
  • You need to earn a grade of “C” or better in your coursework.
  • To be admitted to a four-year university, you must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • The TCC School of Child Development and Education follows the standards of the National Association for the
  • Education of Young Children Early Childhood Associate degree accreditation.

Program Details

Unlock the path to a teaching career in public schools with our Child Development A.S. program. Gain essential knowledge and skills.

After successfully completing this program, you will have the ability to:

  • Utilize information from formal and informal assessment and observation.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Design curriculum that integrates knowledge of inclusive practice.
  • Examine personal and professional goals.

Discover the program requirements, including coursework and GPA standards. Get all the details in the catalog.

Degree Requirements

Plan your academic journey with our program map. See the courses you'll take and milestones to your teaching career in the catalog.

Program Map

The CHLD student organization, officially known as the "Professional Association of Childhood Educators" since 2003, welcomes all students, whether they're CHLD majors or not, who have an interest in child development and early childhood education.

Our activities include DHS-accredited child care training, field trips, social events, community service projects, and orientation support for new CHLD students at West Campus. Learn more about CHLD Organization.

Clubs & Organizations

Program Contact

Program Director
Debbie Deibert
918-595-8108
debbie.deibert@tulsacc.edu

Child Development Program
918-595-7882
childdev@tulsacc.edu 

School of Liberal Arts & Public Service
TCC Metro Campus
909 South Boston
Tulsa, OK  74119
publicservice@tulsacc.edu 

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