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Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program

The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program (IECE) 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.
 
In order to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in IECE, a student must complete all core courses, as well as a general education component. Students enrolled in the Program must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in each required IECE course (EC/FAM and/or IECE prefixes) to qualify for certificate completion and graduation.

Competencies, courses, requirements and experiences will vary depending upon the degree or certificate and achieved.  Many of the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education courses are offered via distance learning, but this program is not an on-line degree program. The KCTCS IECE Curriculum committee has designated courses that cannot be taught via distance learning methodology.  You must plan to take IECE 170, IECE 216, IECE 221, IECE 235, IECE 246, and IECE 291 in person.  Also, students are required to complete at least a portion of their field experiences outside of their place of employment. Students who are employed in family day care will need to plan to fulfill their practicum hours in a child care center.

Individuals who are currently working in child care 20 hrs. or more a week may qualify for the Childhood Development Scholarship. Details are available at http://www.kheaa.com.