Transfer Requirements
We are excited you’re considering transferring to SUNY Plattsburgh. Check out the Teacher Education Requirements below. You can also reach out to the Transfer Admissions Department.
Requirements
Overall GPA Entrance Requirement
A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 for A.A. or A.S. degree is required.
Requirements for Majors & Concentrations
It is recommended to complete as much of the concentration as possible during the associate degree program. For information on concentration requirements, consult the SUNY Plattsburgh websites listed below and the SUNY Transfer Template website.
- Childhood Education (B.S. Program) — leads to certification to teach Childhood Education in Grades 1–6
- Specialization contents in arts, English language arts, modern languages and cultures, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), social studies and interdisciplinary are offered.
- Special Education/Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education (B.S. and M.S.Ed.
Combined Program) — leads to certification to teach children from birth to Grade 6 (Special and General
Education)
- Specialization contents in arts, English language arts, modern languages and cultures, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), social studies and interdisciplinary are offered.
- Adolescence Education (B.A./M.S.T.) — leads to certification to teach in a content area at Grades 7–12
- Content majors in biology, chemistry, earth science/geology, English, mathematics, physics, social studies/history, Spanish are offered.
Specific Curriculum Comments
A year sequence in a foreign language, or it’s equivalent, should be completed as part of the associate degree. All students should enter the program with two courses in mathematics.