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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Area, with Montessori Emphasis, B.S. or B.A.

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Degree offered at: Campbellsville, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Somerset, Harrodsburg, Available Online

The Montessori Method is a child-centered, scientifically based, educational program designed by Dr. Maria Montessori. It is a discovery oriented learning program that emphasizes hands on, collaborative exploration within beautifully prepared classroom environments that support the development of the whole child. Our Montessori course content covers child growth and development; education and service requirements for children with exceptionalities; assessment, curriculum, and instruction; the prepared learning environment; collaboration; and professionalism.

Foundation Courses: 15 Hours

Take each course on this list:

ED 199 - Entry to Teacher Preparation Credits: 0
ECE 111 - Educational Foundations of Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 130 - Child Development I Credits: 3
ECE 140 - Guidance of the Young Child Credits: 3
ECE 230 - Child Development II Credits: 3
IEC 301 - The IECE Profession Credits: 3
ED 499 - Educator Preparation Program Exit (CAP 4) Credits: 0

Pedagogy Courses: 48 Hours

ECE 216 - Introduction to Special Education in Early Credits: 3
ECE 270 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
ECE 280 - Approaches to Curriculum and Methods Credits: 3
IEC 360 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Credits: 3
IEC 381 - Language and Literacy Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 382 - Arts and Humanities Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 383 - Math, Science, and Social Studies Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 384 - Interactive and Assistive Technology Credits: 3
IEC 385 - Infant and Toddler Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 416 - Special Education Procedures and Strategies in IECE Credits: 3
IEC 420 - Teaching in Kindergarten Credits: 3
IEC 440 - Positive Behavior Supports Credits: 3
IEC 460 - Working with Families in Early Intervention Credits: 3
IEC 470 - Advanced Assessment in Interdisciplinary Credits: 3
IEC 480 - Advanced Curriculum and Methods in Credits: 3
IEC 400 - Current Issues in the Early Childhood Profession Credits: 3

Clinical Practice in Montessori: 15-18 Hours*

*If ED 450 placement is in Montessori Classroom that is the Public Schools, IEC 499 is waived as a course requirement.

ED 450 - Student Teaching Credits: 12
IEC 498 - Montessori Practicum I Credits: 3
IEC 499 - Montessori Practicum II Credits: 3

Montessori Area Foundation and Pedagogy Courses: 15 Hours

IEC 325 - Foundations in Montessori Teacher Education Credits: 3
IEC 326 - Montessori Practical Life/Culture Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 327 - Montessori Sensorial Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 328 - Montessori Language and Literacy Methodology Credits: 3
IEC 329 - Montessori Math Methodology Credits: 3

Recommended Elective: 3 Hours

*If ED 450 is completed in a Montessori Public school meeting EPSB requirements, then this requirement is waived.

IEC 450 - Classroom Leadership in Montessori Programs Credits: 3

Total: 96-99 Hours