Instructions: Check the box and complete the sections that relate to degrees/credentials that you have accomplished. Then check the box that represents your most immediate career goal.
Accomplished Career Goal High School diploma/GED Name of High School (if applicable) ______________________ Date of Graduation/Completion ______________________ Type of Diploma ______________________ If you do not have a high school diploma, then you will need to acquire your GED. See SECTION V, PREPARING TO LEARN A. COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING
Accomplished Career Goal CDA Date Obtained ________ Expiration Date ________ Setting (Infant/Toddler | Preschool | Family Child Care | Home Visitor) Circle all that apply. Did you receive college credit? Yes / No If yes, how many credits? ________ From what college ______________________ College location ______________________ If you want to work in a child care center where a CDA is a requirement for the position, then see SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION - CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Accomplished Career Goal College coursework (Attended college but did not complete a degree) Name of college ______________________ Dates of Attendance ______________________ If yes, how many credits ______________________ List the courses you completed with a C grade or better:
Date Course Taken | Name of Course | College | Grade Credits
Certificate and Credential Programs Check those that apply
Accomplished Career Goal - Infant Toddler Certificate of Completion Accomplished Career Goal - Preschool Certificate of Completion Accomplished Career Goal - NYS Administrators Credential Accomplished Career Goal - NYS Infant Toddler Credential
College Degrees Check those that apply
Accomplished Career Goal Associate Degree AA | AS | AAS (Look on your diploma) Name of College ______________________ Date Diploma Granted ________ What was your main course of study? Early Childhood? Liberal Arts? Other? ______________________
If you would like to work as a Teaching Assistant in a public school (Position 17) or as a Head of Group (Position 9) or Assistant to Head of Group (Position 3) in a child care center where an associates degree is a requirement for the position, go to SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Accomplished Career Goal Bachelor’s Degree – Obtained (date) ________ BA | BS In what field of study did you receive a bachelor’s degree? ______________________ If you are interested in a position as a Certified Teacher (Positions 4 or 5) or a Director/Administrator (Position 6) or another position that requires a bachelor’s degree, see SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION: BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Accomplished Career Goal Master’s Degree – Obtained (date) ________ MA | MS In what field of study did you receive your master’s degree? ______________________ If your goal is to acquire teacher certification (Positions 4 and 5), a position as a director (Position 6) or principal (Position 13) or for some other position that requires a master’s degree, see SECTION V, PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCE DEGREES.
Accomplished Career Goal Doctoral Degree – Obtained (date) ________ PhD | EdD In what field of study did you obtain your doctorate degree? ______________________
Now go to Chart 2 and assess your strengths.