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.
Associate in Applied Science
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Associate in Applied Science
Required:
ENG 101 Writing I.............................................................................. 3
ENG 102 Writing II............................................................................. 3
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR..................................................... 3
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication................... (3)
PY 110 General Psychology OR........................................................ 3
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology............................................... (4)
Heritage/Humanities.................................................................... 3
Science........................................................................................ 3
Mathematics................................................................................ 3
Computer Course.............................................................. 3
Sub-Total 24-25
Technical Support 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 OR........................................... 3
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 OR................ 3
IECE 250 School Age Child Care....................................................... (3)
IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and Programming................... 3
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education............................... 3
Sub-Total 42
Total Credits 66-67
Certificates and Diplomas
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Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Required:
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 OR........................................... 3
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 OR................ 3
IECE 250 School Age Child Care....................................................... (3)
IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and Programming................... 3
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education............................... 3
Computer Class..................................................................... 3
WPP 200 Workplace Principles OR..................................................... 3
BA 250 Business Employability Seminar......................................... (3)
BA 200 Small Business Management OR........................................... 3
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs......................... (3)
Total Credits 51
Certificates
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Technical
Required:
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 OR........................................... 3
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 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education............................... 3
Total Credits 36
Kentucky Early Childhood Training
Required:
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 OR........................................... 3
IECE 190 Applied Experiences in Early Childhood Education............ (3)
ENG 101 Writing I.............................................................................. 3
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR..................................................... 3
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication................... (3)
PY 110 General Psychology OR........................................................ 3
PSY 100* Introduction to Psychology............................................... (4)
Computer Course......................................................................... 3
Total Credits 33-34
Child Care Assistant
Required:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education............................ 3
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education........................... 3
Any other IECE three (3) hour course except 190, 291,.............. 3
230, and 250
Total Credits: 9
Kentucky Child Care Provider
Required:
IECE 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education............................ 3
Total Credits: 3
Early Childhood Administrator
Option One: Course Work
Required:
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 OR.......................................... 3
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs......................... (3)
Total Credits: 12
Option Two: With a current CDA
Articulated credit for IECE 101 and IECE 102
Required:
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education...................... 3
BA 200 Small Business Management OR........................................... 3
IECE 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs......................... (3)
Option Three: With Life Skills
Portfolio to replace competencies for IECE 101 and IECE 102
Required:
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education...................... 3
BA 200 Small Business Management OR........................................... 3
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.
Planning daily activities, providing appropriate stimulation, and supporting the needs of children and their families are all key elements in early childhood education. Early childhood educatiors also must maintain a creative, safe and nurturing environment in which children can grow and learn. Students interested in working with children are personable and enjoy working with others.
Gateway’s Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program provides students with the skills necessary to succeed as early education professionals. Students gain understanding in the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional principles vital to working with young children. The program also gives students the opportunity for “real world” experience in working with young children. Topics include, but are not limited to, curriculum development and implementation, health and safety procedures, general daily care, play skills, and guidance techniques. Students learn via lectures, on-site training experiences and practicum activities in the public and private sector.
Graduates are eligible to apply for the Child Development Associate Credential. They also meet the education requirements for a Child Care Center Director and may apply for the Kentucky Director Credential for Early Child Care Professionals.
The program prepares students to work in child care or child enrichment centers, private preschool programs, Head Start, before and after school programs, and in-home child care. High replacement needs should create good job opportunities for early childhood education specialist. There are approximately 420 child care centers in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, not including private in-home programs. (Source: yellowpages.com).
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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 College.
