Childhood Education BA

Jefferson partners with SUNY Potsdam to help students earn an associate’s degree in childhood education (grades 1-6) followed by a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (birth-grade 6) in just four years. You’ll study for your first degree at Jefferson before transferring without interruption to SUNY Potsdam. All SUNY Potsdam classes can then be taken at Jefferson or online. No need to travel to Potsdam. When you graduate from SUNY Potsdam, you’ll be ready to teach children from early childhood through sixth grade.

Strong academics at an accredited institution, personalized support, high graduation and job placement rates, and competitive tuition make Jefferson a college of choice and extremely valuable.

Looking for an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree? Choose a two-year transfer program. Eager to earn experience and credentials for a career? Discover options in everything from nursing to tourism to zoo technology.

Jefferson has deep roots in the Watertown, New York area, but today draws students from across the state and around the world. It’s one of 64 campuses in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Jefferson serves soldiers and families at nearby Fort Drum, offers early college credit for high school students, and teams up with other institutions to provide on-site bachelor’s and master’s degrees.