The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide students an understanding of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development for working with young children. Opportunities to apply this knowledge in practical experiences are incorporated in the curriculum.
Curriculum topics include, but are not limited, to developmental ages and stages, health and safety, curriculum planning, assessment and family involvement. Employment opportunities are available in public and private preschools, early care educational settings, early intervention programs, Head Start, hospitals, campus child development centers, rehabilitation clinics and recreation centers.
Progression in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or better in each IECE course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Degree requirements
Associate in Applied Science
Required Courses:
ENG 101 Writing I 3
ENG 102 Writing II 3
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking 3 OR
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
PY 110 General Psychology 3 OR
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (4)
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language 3 - 4
Science 3
Mathematics 3
Computer literacy 0-3
Subtotal: 21-26 hours
Technical Support Courses
Required Courses:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 120 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3
IECE 130 Early Childhood Development 3
IECE 140 Guidance of Young Children 3
IECE 180 Approaches to Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3
IECE 170 Observation and Assessment 3 OR
IECE 190 Applied Experiences in Early Childhood Education (3)
IECE 216 Literacy and Language in IECE 3
IECE 221 Creative Expression in IECE 3
IECE 246 Life Sciences in IECE 3
IECE 235 Introduction to Inclusive Education 3
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education 3 OR
IECE 250 School Age Child Care (3)
IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and Programming 3
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education 3
Subtotal: 42 hours
Total Credits: 63-68 hours
* Students may take IECE 299 - Special Topics in IECE for 1 - 3 hours
Diplomas
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Diploma requirements
INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
General Education:
REQUIRED COURSES
Area 1 = Writing/Accessing Information, Oral Communications,
Humanities, or Heritage/Foreign Language 3
Area 2 = Social Science, Behavioral Science, Natural/Applied Science,
or Mathematics 3
Area 3 = Computer Literacy course or demonstrated competency 0-3
Subtotal 6-9 hours
REQUIRED COURSES
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 120 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3
IECE 130 Early Childhood Development 3
IECE 140 Guidance of Young Children 3
IECE 180 Approaches to Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3
IECE 170 Observation and Assessment 3 OR
IECE 190 Applied Experiences in Early Childhood Education (3)
IECE 216 Literacy and Language in IECE 3
IECE 221 Creative Expression in IECE 3
IECE 246 Life Sciences in IECE 3
IECE 235 Introduction to Inclusive Education 3
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education 3 OR
IECE 250 School Age Child Care (3)
IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and Programming 3
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education 3
Total Credits: 48 - 51 hours
Certificates
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Certificate requirements
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
REQUIRED COURSES:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
Any IECE three (3) hour course with the exception of IECE 190, IECE 230, IECE 250, and IECE 291. 3
Total Credits: 9 hours
KENTUCKY CHILD CARE PROVIDER
REQUIRED COURSES:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education 3
Total Credits: 3 hours
EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATOR
REQUIRED COURSES:
Option One:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education 3
BA 200 Small Business Management 3 OR
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs (3)
Total Credits: 12 hours
REQUIRED COURSES
Option Two: With a current CDA
Articulated credit for IECE 101 and IECE 102
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education 3
BA 200 Small Business Management 3 OR
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs (3)
Option Three: With Life Skills
Portfolio to replace competencies for IECE 101 and IECE 102>
Required:
REQUIRED COURSES
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education 3
BA 200 Small Business Management 3 OR
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs (3)
Life Skills is defined as a total of five years (10,000 Hours) of paid, full-time work experience in a licensed child care facility. Two and one-half years (5,000 Hours) must have been within the last five (5) years.
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www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.
