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2019-2020 GCC Catalog 
    
2019-2020 GCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Early Childhood Teacher Credential Studies-ECTC Level A, A.A.


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With this degree, you will be able to transfer to the following majors:

At Eastern Connecticut State University Bachelor of General Studies with a Concentration in Early Childhood Education - ECTC Level B
At Southern Connecticut State University Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Early Childhood Pedagogy and Curriculum and Child, Family and Community Studies
At Charter Oak State College Bachelor of General Studies with a Concentration in Child Studies - ECTC Track - Level B

Important NoteEarning the Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC) is not equivalent to earning public school teaching certification and does not qualify you to work in a role where a State Teacher Certification Endorsement is required. Completion of the ECTC validates that you meet the requirements for the role of the teacher in early childhood programs accepting state funds.

Here is the recommended course of study for the Early Childhood Teacher Credential Studies Transfer Degree. If you are studying part-time, simply follow the order of the courses listed here. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances, you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category.

Please contact a campus advisor for more information:

First Semester


Total Semester Credits: 15


Second Semester


Total Semester Credits: 15


Third Semester


Begin the transfer application process in your third semester or the semester before you plan to graduate. FAFSA becomes available October 1.

Total Semester Credits: 15-16


Fourth Semester


During your last semester at GCC, don’t forget to apply for graduation!

  • 6 credits
  • Choose one ECE course 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Critical Analysis/Logical Thinking 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Scientific Reasoning 3-4 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15-16


Total Program Credits: 60-61


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