Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Program advisor: April Grace
Program Description
Students gain an understanding of the cognitive, physical, and social / emotional development of children from birth through age five. Topics of discussion include growth and development, health, safety, curriculum planning, assessment and family involvement.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education | 66-67 | Download (RTF) |
Certificate
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Assistant | 9 | Download (All Certificates) (RTF) |
| Early Childhood Administrator | 12 | |
| Kentucky Child Care Provider | 3 |
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities for persons with a CDA credential or an AAS degree are available in public and private preschools, Early Start, Head Start, early intervention programs and corporate sponsored child care facilities.
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(263 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
IECE Scholarship
The Early Childhood Development Scholarship is available for students who meet certain eligibility requirements. This scholarship is a non-repayable tuition scholarship, and is only available to students in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program.
Length of Program
The program can be completed in two years provided the student takes 15-18 hours per semester. General education classes should be taken along with curriculum classes.
Classes Needed
General Education Core:
- ENG 101 Writing I
- ENG 102 Writing II
- PY 110 General Psychology
or - PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
- COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
or - COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications
- Heritage / Humanities - 3 hours
- Science - 3 hours
- Mathematics - 3 hours
- Computer Course - 3 hours
Program Core:
- IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education
- IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- IECE 120 Health, Safety and Nutrition
- IECE 130 Early Childhood Development
- IECE 140 Guidance of Young Children
- IECE 180 Approaches to Early Childhood Education Curriculum
- IECE 190 Applied Experiences in Early Childhood Education
- IECE 216 Literacy and Language
- IECE 221 Creative Expression
- IECE 246 Life Sciences in Early Childhood Education
- IECE 235 Introduction to Inclusive Education
- IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education
or - IECE 250 School Age Child Care
or - IECE 299 Special Topics
- IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and Programming
- IECE 291 Externship / Cooperative Education in Early Childhood Education
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.