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Entrance into the Program

Entrance into the Program

Application to the Early Childhood & Childhood Education Program requires:

  1. A 2.75 or better overall GPA
  2. A current resume
  3. Unofficial copy of a transcript from each college you attended
  4. Meeting with the Education Advisor


Transfer Students


Transfer courses for which advanced standing credit has been given and which are comparable to those listed below may be accepted under advisement.

Liberal Arts prerequisites..........................15 credits

GEO273 Physical Geography (3)
MAT140 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1 (3)
MAT240 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 2 (3)
XXXxxx Language other than English (6)*

*Transfer students with an AA/AS may use American Sign Language 1 and 2 for language requirement.

General Education: Students transferring to New Paltz may have special problems fulfilling the General Education requirement. The Education Advisor (Old Main Building, B122; 257-2805 or 257-2807) will provide specific guidance.