Liberal Arts & Science: Teacher Education Transfer A.S. at GCC to B.S. Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades) and Childhood Education
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an Liberal Arts & Science: Teacher Education Transfer A.S. at Genesee Community College who plan to earn a B.S. Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades) and Childhood Education at SUNY Geneseo.
This pathway is intended as a planning guide and does not guarantee transfer credit. Students should consult academic advisors at both institutions.
Genesee Community College – Liberal Arts & Science: Teacher Education Transfer A.S.
Total Credits: 63 credits
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 College Composition | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| EDF 100 Introduction to Education | 3 | ECED 204 |
| SUNY approved General Education World Language | 3 | LANG 101 |
| PSY 104 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 |
| SUNY approved General Education in Arts | 3 | SUNY ARTS |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 or ENG 105 Composition | 3 | ENG 1TR |
| EDF 201 Educational Foundations 1 | 3 | INTD 203 |
| SUNY approved World Languages | 3 | LANG 102 |
| Liberal Arts 1: MAT 115 | 3 | MATH 140 |
| LIT 201 Intro Literature, 203 Children’s Literature, 211 Short Story, or ENG 214 Creative Writing | 3 | SUNY HUMN |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 250 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities | 3 | SPED 231 |
| MAT 116 (SUNY AMTH) | 3 | MATH 141, SUNY MATH |
| SPE 108, 109, or HUS 102 | 3 | SUNY Oral Comm, COMN 102 or 1TR |
| SUNY approved General Education in Natural Science | 3 | SUNY NSCI |
| HED 204 Intro to Healthful Living or HED 115 Community Health and Safety | 3 | H&PE 1TR |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 203 US History I or HIS 204 US History 2 | 3 | HIST 150 or HIST 151, SUNY USHCE |
| GEO 102 Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 102, SUNY DEISJ |
| PSY 210 or PSY 211, PSY 210 Child Development recommended | 3 | PSYC 215 or 216 |
| EDF 202 Educational Foundations 2 | 3 | EDUC 2TR |
| Liberal Arts 2: 200 Level History for concentration | 3 | HIST 2TR |
| Liberal Arts 3: 2nd science in different prefix from choice in 3rd semester, for concentration* | 3 | |
| Total | 18 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.S. Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades) and Childhood Education
Total Credits Transferred: 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 61 (in major)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPED 224 Inquiry based Teaching and Learning Strategies | 3 |
| CURR 213 Reading and Writing Processes | 3 |
| SPED 370 Block III Special Ed Practicum | 1 |
| SPED 371 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| ENGL 203 Reader and Text | 4 |
| H&PE 350 | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CURR 313 Classroom Reading and Literature Programs | 3 |
| CURR 316 Teaching Science and Math to Children | 4 |
| CURR 317 Social Studies and Curriculum Integration | 3 |
| ENGL 3XX-4XX elective | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
SPED 372 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 382 Assessment Design, Data Informed Planning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 383 Special Education Classroom Management Skills | 3 |
SPED 385 Team Approaches to Education of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
SPED 471 Block V Special Ed Adolescence Practicum | 1 |
| HIST, ENGL, MATH or SCI at 200 level or higher | 3-4 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Student Teaching (Integrative and Applied Learning) | |
| SPED 491 Student Teaching: Special Education – Mild Disabilities | 7.5 |
| EDUC 334 International Student Teaching: Childhood Educ OR EDUC 491 Student Teaching: Childhood | 7.5 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
Notes
*Students need 120 hours to graduate. 60 hours must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
*Ideally the transfer student takes a science with a lab equalling 4 total credits
*63-64 Credit hours transfer; general education complete under seamless transfer
Last Updated: 10/16/2026