Overview

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned for all courses required for this Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education major from Western Kentucky University. No minor or second major is required. Students select either the teacher certification concentration (75 hours, which leads to initial certification for Birth-5 years) or the non-certification concentration (68 hours).

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the certification concentration are eligible to apply for certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE), Birth to Primary. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for preschool and kindergarten positions in public schools, early intervention programs (i.e., First Steps), Head Start programs, and other public and private agencies serving young children and families.

Graduates of the non-certification concentration are prepared for preschool and kindergarten positions in private schools, Head Start programs, and other public and private agencies serving young children and families; or as a First Steps Service Coordinator.

The IECE program will prepare and engage learners:

in current research and recommended practices in early childhood/early childhood special education (EC / ECSE) that emphasizes performance-based standards;
as lifelong learners who actively engage in the learning process through coursework, field experiences, and research;
to support and engage young children and families in a variety of settings through collaborative efforts with an array of professionals;
with knowledge, skills, and dispositions in working with young children with and without disabilities, delays, or risks across all settings;
to partner with families through family-centered approaches;
in culturally and linguistically responsive practices that address the diverse needs of children and families through individual and community engagement; and
in leadership opportunities and activities within the EC / ECSE field.

Concentrations

Non-Teacher Certification (IECE)
Teacher Education (TCHR)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology: Development and Learning
Classroom Assessment
Student Diversity and Differentiation
Behavior and Classroom Management in Education
Child Development
Speech and Language Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

General Studies Educational Psychology Early Childhood Education View 569 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA / Transfer:* 2.0 GPA
*Students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit
English proficiency requirements
$75 non-refundable application fee
Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.
Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29030 USD / year

≈ 29030 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12072 USD / year

≈ 12072 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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The IECE program will prepare and engage learners:

Concentrations

Programme Structure

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