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Winter Session for Childhood and Early Childhood Education

Childhood and Early Childhood Education

Depending on your concentration, there are several options available to help you meet your degree requirements in Winter Session 2026. Always consult with your advisor before registering to ensure that you are selecting the best course(s) for you and the desired coursework will meet your degree requirements!

Winter Session I

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 – Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

PSY 231: Child Psychology

Environmental Studies Concentration

CHE 227: General Chemistry I Lecture *
CHE 228: General Chemistry II Lecture *
EST 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies
PHY 106: Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound
*Please note CHE 227 and 228 fulfill the lecture only portion. Corresponding labs are not offered in Winter Session.

Humanities Concentration
GE 7/GEHU: CIN/ENG 208, HIS 101
GE 8/GEAR: PWR 212

Social Sciences Concentration
GE 4/GEUS: SOC 150
GE 6/GEWH: ANT 102, CUL 100, HIS 101
Electives at the 300 and 400 Level: ECO 352

English Language Arts and Writing Concentration
PWR 212: Writing Fiction

Mathematics Concentration
MAT 121: Calculus A
MAT 201: Statistics

Urban Studies Concentration
ANT 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
POL 110: Politics and Multiculturalism
SOC 150: Introduction to Sociology

Winter Session II

Tuesday, Jan. 6 – Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

EDU 270: Introduction to Early Childhood and Childhood Education
PSY 101: Introductory Psychology

Environmental Studies Concentration
GRY 370: Will the World Provide?

Humanities Concentration
GE 7/GEHU: COM 100
Electives at the 300 and 400 Level: ATH 357, PHI 429

Social Sciences Concentration
GE 4/GEUS: COM 200
GE 6/GEWH: GRY 125
Electives at the 300 and 400 Level: ANT 378, GRY 370

Urban Studies Concentration
GRY 370: Will the World Provide?


Fulfill Degree Requirements
There are several courses available to help you meet your degree requirements in Winter Session 2026! Most Winter Session courses are offered online, so you can complete your courses and earn SUNY Cortland credit from anywhere.

Visit the course schedule for complete course details.

Important Details

  • Students can register for 5 credits in Winter Session. Associate deans may approve a student for a credit overload of 6. Students will be directed to take at least one course in the 5-week term and are not permitted to take both courses in the 2-week term. Please note that the terms are very condensed!
  • Visit the Winter Session website for more information, including tuition and fees.
  • Registration for Winter Session opens with your spring semester time ticket. Register early to guarantee a seat in the course, as seats fill quickly and some courses close in the winter!
  • If you are looking ahead, a course intent listing for Summer Session 2026 is also available.