Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.
Academic Departments
CT State Community College offers academic programs and program options that lead to either an associate degree or a certificate. Depending upon the curriculum that best meets your needs, you can earn an Associate in Arts (AA), an Associate in Science (AS), or and Associate in Applied Science (AAS). The AA and AS degrees are recommended for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Gateway credit only to address graduation requirements.
Contact: Stacy Walker or register online for an exam. Contact the Academic Department directly to inquire about other Credit by Exam opportunities.
Transferability: Credits do not transfer, but address Gateway graduation requirements only.
Prior Learning Assessment
Assessment of college-level learning outside of the traditional classroom. Program is administered through a partnership with Charter Oak State College.
Transferability: Gateway awards credit college courses which may transfer to other colleges and universities.
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Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Tonya Rondinone, Chairperson of the Behavioral/Social Sciences Department
Claudine Coba-Loh,Coordinator of the Human Services Program Samantha Mannion,Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program Shelley Tomey,Coordinator of the Early Childhood Inclusive Education Program
Anthropology
Geography
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
About the Behavioral & Social Sciences
The Behavioral & Social Sciences full-time faculty members represent the breadth of the department, which includes anthropology, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Each semester, our full-time and adjunct faculty members bring a broad range of expertise as well as real-world and practical experience to each course they teach.
Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.
Business Department
At CT State Community College, a business degree or certificate provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that give you the flexibility to work in a variety of positions across many industries. We offer associate’s degrees in accounting, business administration, business office technology, business studies, entrepreneurship, fashion merchandising, hotel management, management, marketing, public utility management, restaurant and food service management, and retail management. Certificates can be earned as a first step toward the A.S. or A.A. degree or as a credential to round out your skills for a promotion or a new job.
Computer Science has an impact on many tasks that are performed daily: from writing documents to organizing and analyzing data on a spreadsheet, to managing computer networks, creating a Web site or a mobile application, or utilizing system applications. Our Computer Science degree and certificate programs give you the opportunity to learn these technologies using a hands-on approach.
Your business and computer science studies at CT State will give you a foundation for transferring to four-year institutions. Several of our programs are offered fully online. Faculty advisors will work with you to develop a personal plan of study to meet your personal and academic goals.
Click on your area of interest to direct you to the programs and requirements.
Meet the Business Faculty and Staff
Department Chair- Prof. Sheri Valentin 203-285-2169;
Instructor Basheer Shabazz – William 203-285-2174;
Dr. Mirco Speretta 203-285-2629;
Prof. Stacy Walker (Program Coordinator) 203-285-2462;
Entrepreneurial Studies
Prof. Rose Luglio (Program Coordinator) 203-285-2198;
Hospitality Management
Prof. Steven Fries 203-285-2175;
Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising
Prof. Rose Luglio (Program Coordinator) 203-285-2198;
Public Utility Management
Prof. Wes Winterbottom 203-285-2354;
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Early Childhood Education
Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.
Early Childhood Education
The Associates in Science Early Childhood Education at Gateway Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from September 2016 through September 2023.
An Associate degree and three certificate options are available in the Early Childhood Education Program. The Early Childhood Education associate degree program is validated under the Connecticut Early Childhood Education Articulation Plan. Graduates of the associate degree program are eligible for admission as articulation students to any of the state’s participating baccalaureate institutions which offer Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification programs; in the University of Connecticut’s Human Development and Family Relations major; or in Charter Oak State College’s child studies concentration. In addition, any graduate of Gateway Community College Early Childhood Education Program from 2008 on, is eligible to apply for the Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC). The ECE program at GCC is an approved degree program for both Infant/Toddler and Preschool endorsements.
Note: Prior to each semester, Continuing students in degree or certificate programs are encouraged to consult with their ECE faculty advisor prior to registration.
Early Childhood Education Degrees & Certificates:
Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
The Early Childhood Education Associate in Science degree is comprised of general education requirements (24-25 credits), program requirements (25 credits) and a choice of either a Continued Studies Path (12 credits) or an Early Childhood Path (12 credits) for a total of 61-62 credits.
Early Childhood Education Career Path: This path is designed for students who plan to enter the job market or who are already employed in early education care and desire to improve their knowledge and competency.
Continued Studies Path: This path is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year institution for further study. It also prepares students with the appropriate academics and practicum necessary for a career in Early Childhood. Since the amount of transfer credit varies from one institution to another, students are advised to consult the catalog from the four year colleges under consideration.
This program prepares students to be assistant teachers and teacher aides in the early education and care profession. The program also provides training for individuals already employed in a preschool situation who desire to improve their knowledge and competency in working with children. Students who complete this program are qualified to assist teachers in all aspects of professional childcare and to guide and supervise individual and group activities. Graduates may also transfer into the Early Childhood Education program leading to the Associate in Science degree.
The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is a national credentialing program that focuses on the skills of early care and education professionals; it is a performance-based assessment of childcare staff, home visitor, and family care providers. The Child Development Associate Credential is designed for individuals who wish to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) through the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Credentialing Process.
Provides specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and management to parallel the competency and training requirements needed to obtain the Connecticut Director’s Credential (CDC) which is issued through Charter Oak State College to applicants who have successfully met requirements necessary to obtain the credential at a specific level. Gateway Community College offers the courses that will provide students with the required 120 clock hours of education for the credentialing process. Credits earned as part of this program can be applied to the Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant certificate and degree programs.
Carmelita Valencia-Daye
Program Coordinator
203-285-2172
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Health and Safety Guidelines from the Science Dept.
Health and Safety Guidelines from the Science Dept.
The following are links to documents that have important information pertaining to safety for our Science students. Please take a moment to review these documents,
Prepares students and professionals to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to finish the program and enter the workforce. The institute offers a wide range of Accredited Associate Degrees, Certificates, and Non-Credit Certification and Professional Development programs for professionals currently in the workforce and those pursuing a new career.
Jump start to a career with higher paying entry and upper-level positions. Learn powerful tools to be competitive and successful in the workforce. Gain in-demand and complex skills to get ahead.
Accredited Associate Degrees & Certificates
Select the program of interest below for program details, course requirements, and Program Coordinator contact information. To enroll in an accredited program, please submit a college Admissions Application and all admission requirements: https://www.housatonic.edu/admissions-financial-aid/hcc-admissions. Visit the Financial Aid Office web page for guidance how to apply for financial aid assistance: http://www.housatonic.edu/financialaid
Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.
The Mathematics and Natural Science Department offers a broad range of courses in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Additionally, the Math/Science Department is home to the following Associate of Science degrees and Certificate Programs:
The Engineering Science A.S. degree leads to transfer to one of the following institutions: School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, School of Engineering at the University of Hartford, School of Engineering at the University of New Haven, School of Engineering at Fairfield University.
The Technology Studies A.S. degree leads to transfer to the School of Technology at Central Connecticut State University or Charter Oak State College, Connecticut’s external degree program.
The Natural Sciences and Mathematics program prepares qualified students to work at research facilities as laboratory or research assistants, and/or continue their studies in the sciences at a 4-year institution.
The Environmental Science and Toxicology certificate prepares students for entry-level technician positions in the fields of environmental science, toxicology, and forensic science, or to continue their studies beyond the certificate to receive a 2- or 4-year degree.
The Associates in Science Early Childhood Education at Gateway Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the 
