Descriptions: Provides a practical and realistic introduction to the early childhood
profession. Satisfies the requirements for the Kentucky Commonwealth Child Care Credential
and satisfies a portion of the training component of the Child Development Associate
(CDA) credential.
Required: 20 hours of field experience.
IEC 102
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Builds on a student s knowledge of appropriate practices for children
birth to eight (8) years of age. Satisfies a portion of the training component of
the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Required: 10 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
IEC 120
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Credits: 3
Descriptions: This course develops an understanding of components and skills necessary
for maintaining a healthy and safe environment for young children.
Required: NO field experience.
IEC 130
Early Childhood Development
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Addresses the physical, language, cognitive, social and emotional development
of children beginning with conception. Includes methods of observation that are practiced
during field experiences.
Required: 10 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
IEC 170
Observation and Assessment
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Presents the process of observation, documentation, and assessment.
Includes assessment skills, identification of appropriate methods and instruments,
and linking results to planning, guidance, and instruction. Emphasizes recommended
practices, ethical and legal responsibilities for educators, and the role of the family
in the process.
Required: 20 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: IECE 101, IECE 102, IECE 130 or coordinator s approval. Not available
via distance learning.
IEC 180
Approaches to Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Introduces theoretical perspectives for curriculum in early childhood
programs. Teaches the design of curriculum and examines the societal factors that
impact programming for young children.
Required: 10 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: IECE 101, IECE 102, IECE 130 or coordinator s approval.
IEC 190
Applied Experiences in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Students will participate in supervised teaching experiences in early
childhood settings. Skills will include observing, planning, implementing and assessing
learning experiences based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Lecture: 1 hour,
Laboratory: 6 hours (100 hours of field experience).
Prerequisite: Any 100 level IECE course or coordinator s approval.
IEC 200
Child Guidance
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Examines appropriate methods for guiding children and promoting the
development of prosocial behaviors.
Required: 5 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
Prerequisite: IECE 130 or coordinator s approval.
IEC 210
Families and Communities in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Examines community programs that focus on forming partnerships with families to support
child development and family well-being. Builds an awareness of family in context
of a diverse society to create respect, build reciprocal relationships, and empower
families.
Required: 10 hours of field experience.
IEC 216
Literacy & Language in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: This course will aid the student in bringing together language theory
with classroom instruction techniques to promote language and literacy development
in young children.
Required: 5 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
Prerequisite: IECE 180 or coordinator s approval. Not available via distance learning.
IEC 221
Creative Expressions in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Addresses the role of creativity as it relates to the development of
young children. Studies a variety of art, music, drama, and movement experiences that
encourage creative expression in young children. Implementation of appropriate creative
activities in a child-centered environment is included.
Required: 5 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
Prerequisite: IECE 180 or coordinator s approval. Not available via distance learning.
IEC 230
Business Administration of ECE Programs
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Students are introduced to the many facets of establishing, operating
and/or owning an early childhood program. Topics include legal forms for early childhood
programs, finance, accounting, insurance, governmental regulations and assistance,
economics, marketing and management principles.
IEC 235
Introduction to Inclusive Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Introduces and sensitizes the student to exceptionalities that occur
in the development of children. Includes the law as related to serving children with
exceptionalities and their families, various disabling conditions, the gifted, advocacy,
home-based intervention, referral sources and the process of diagnosing, treating,
and educating children with exceptionalities.
Required: 10 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
Prerequisite: IECE 180 or coordinator s approval. Not available via distance learning.
IEC 240
Administration of Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Focuses on the administrative responsibilities of creating and implementing
quality education programs for young children and their families. Develops an understanding
of administrative, organizational, and legal responsibilities in operating early childhood
programs.
Required: 10 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
IEC 246
Sciences and Math in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Applies the concepts and principles of sciences, social studies, mathematics
and health in learning experiences for young children. Students will plan and prepare
developmentally appropriate curriculum including activities, materials, and units.
Required: 5 hours of field experience. . (Faculty may waive this requirement for
students that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
Prerequisite: IECE 180 or coordinator s approval. Not available via distance learning.
IEC 250
School Age Child Care
Credits: 3
Descriptions: This course provides the student with specialized knowledge, skills,
and abilities for working with school age children.
IEC 260
Infant/Toddler Programming
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Examines the developmental and educational needs of children from birth
to age three. Provides an opportunity for students to plan, prepare, and implement
the care and educational environment for children birth to age three by integrating
an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development with
developmentally appropriate practices for each stage.
Required: 10 hours of field experience. (Faculty may waive this requirement for students
that are concurrently enrolled in IECE 291.)
IEC 291
Practicum/Cooperative Education in IECE
Credits: 3
Descriptions: Requires participation in supervised teaching experiences in early childhood
settings where practical skills are applied. Includes observing, planning, implementing,
and assessing learning experiences based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Required:185 field hours of experience.
Prerequisite: IECE 101, IECE 102, IECE 120, IECE 130, IECE 140, IECE 180, or coordinator
s approval. Not available via distance learning.
IEC 299
Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Credits: 1-3
Descriptions: An in-depth knowledge of a selected topic in early childhood education
is the goal of this course. The topic of study may be the student s choice per instructor
s approval or an issue or topic developed by an instructor for course presentation.
Prerequisite: Coordinator s Approvals the developmental and educational needs of children
from birth to age three. Provides an opportunity for students to plan, prepare, and
implement the care and educational environment for children birth to age three by
integrating an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
with developmentally appropriate practices for each stage.
