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.

Certificates:

• Kentucky Child Care Provider Certificate (3)
• Child Care Assistant (CDA) Certificate (9)
• Kentucky Early Childhood Certificate (33)
• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate (36)
• Early Childhood Administrator Certificate (Director’s Credential) (12)
• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science (66)

IECE Contacts:

Tricia Mosby
859-246-6258
tricia.mosby@kctcs.edu

Kelli Kinkade
859-246-6616
kellid.kinkade@kctcs.edu