Your plan for this degree
Early Childhood (ECH), A.A.S.
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$22,880
In-state tuition / yr
$44,344
Median earnings after
69%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
10 transfer directly11 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Buffalo State University for 21 required courses at Dutchess Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
First Semester
- Not offered this termComposition IENG 101Transfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to PsychologyPSY 111Transfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Early Childhood EducationECH 101Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroductory Seminar Programs for Young ChildrenECH 102Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termInfant and Toddler CurriculumECH 120Transfers
- Not offered this termInfant/Toddler Curriculum FieldworkECH 121Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termCurriculum Activities for Young ChildrenECH 111Counts as an elective
Second Semester
- Not offered this termComposition IIENG 102Transfers
- Not offered this termPreparing to Teach Young ChildrenECH 107Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termEarly Childhood Practicum IECH 108Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termChild DevelopmentPSY 221Transfers
- Not offered this termPublic SpeakingSPE 101Transfers
- Not offered this termPerforming Skills for the ClassroomTHE 120Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termSurvey of MathematicsMAT 109Transfers
Third Semester
- Not offered this termDiverse Early Childhood/Elementary ClassroomsECH 254Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termEarly Childhood Community PracticumECH 205Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termSocial Problems in Today's WorldBHS 103Transfers
Fourth Semester
- Not offered this termEarly Childhood Laboratory Nursery PracticumECH 206Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termLanguage and Literature in Early ChildhoodECH 212Transfers
- Not offered this termDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice:Observation and AssessmentECH 214Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termEnvironmental BiologyBIO 104Transfers
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.