Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

News Flash!

Starting Fall, 2012 In-Person IEC Classes will be located at the Regency Campus in Lexington or the Lawrenceburg Campus in Lawrenceburg. Please watch for an up-dated schedule, coming soon...

Announcements & Events:

Hi, my name is Maria Rutherford. I am the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Coordinator here at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

I am happy that you have decided to pursue Early Childhood as your career choice. I also understand that you want to get started in classes today but, there are many things that have to happen before classes begin January 9, 2012. Let's make sure you have checked your list twice.

1. Have you applied to BCTC? If not, you must complete an application. If you have not completed an application within the last two months, please re-submit an application for Spring, 2012. If you are currently taking a BCTC class, you are fine.
2. Have you completed your FASFA? If not, contact the Financial Aid Office.
3. Have you spoken with Cassie or Leigh about your KIDS NOW Scholarship? Call to see if you are qualified. Their numbers are: (859) 246-6738 and (859) 246-6796.
4. If you have answered all the above, you are ready for NEW IECE Student Orientation. Mark your calendar and RSVP to Maria Rutherford.
5. If you would like to jump start…. You may read the Advising Packet (PDF - 1296 KB), fill out and send off for your BCTC CAN Check and BCTC KSP Police Check.

If you are asking about scheduling your Spring, 2012 classes, here is the advising schedule for Maria Rutherford . You may come and visit with me during these times to sign up for your classes.

If you are a new IECE Student, you must attend our New Student IECE Orientation and may sign up for your classes and participate in a general overview session of how the program works.

If you are inquiring about registration for IEC Classes for the Summer or Fall, you may see:

Maria Rutherford - Advisor
Lawrenceburg Campus
Room 116
1500 US 127 North Bypass
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 
(859) 246-6616 

Welcome

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.

While many of the Interdisiciplinary Early Childhood Education courses are offered via distance learning this program is not an on-line degree program. 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.

Many of the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education courses are offered via distance learning, but this program is not an on-line degree program. Students are required to complete at least a portion of their field experiences outside of their place of employment.