B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Would you like to be a Kindergarten or Preschool teacher?

If so, the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) is the right degree for you!

This program is designed for students who already have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood and wish to earn initial Kentucky Teacher Certification in IECE. Students complete a minimum of 64 credit hours in Core Professional courses, in the area of concentration (Birth-5) and in student teaching.

In addition to courses pertaining to child development, curriculum approaches and teaching methods, this program also addresses issues involved in the teaching of preschool children with disabilities.

Certification

Kentucky Teacher Certification, (Birth-5).

For details about program curriculum, visit the Undergraduate Catalog.

Admission Requirements

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
2.75 overall recommended GPA
3.00 overall GPA in EDTP 201 and EDTP 107 (or 305)
ACT minimum composite score of 21 is recommended
a grade of C or better for English 102 and Speech Communication courses

Members of the admissions screening committee evaluate all application packets after the appropriate admission deadline. Admissions decisions are made by the professional judgement of the screening committee.

Admission to the program is competitive and preference is given to applicants who have strong academic records, experiences and abilities that show promise of a successful classroom teacher. The admissions committee will be looking for candidates who have experience working with children.

How to Apply to the Professional Phase of the Program

The teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development admissions counselor, Taleia Fisher. Questions about the application process or the admission portfolio, should be directed to Taleia Fisher at 502-852-0587 or taleia.fisher @ louisville.edu.

All of the directions and forms are listed as links below. Applicants should print, complete and sign forms as appropriate. Include other materials as directed. Applicants should compile all information and forms, and submit to Taleia Fisher in a sealed envelope with name and telephone number on the front of the envelope. (Do not staple forms, put forms in a binder, or in page protectors.) Application materials can be submitted in person or by mail.

Have you met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no," then you are encouraged to schedule an appointment BEFORE you start the application process! You may schedule an appointment by calling (502) 852-5597.

Application Deadline

Fall Admission – March 1st by 5:00 p.m.

Spring Admission – October 1st by 5:00 p.m.

Please note: If the application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the admission portfolio may be submitted on the Monday after the deadline by 5:00 p.m.

The following academic requirements, writing and disposition documents, and forms comprise the application to the Professional Phase of the program. Please submit all by the application deadline as instructed above.

Academic Requirements

Writing Proficiency and Disposition Documentation

Supplemental Forms and Application Materials

(Please note these files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.)

Once the application deadline has passed, all complete applications will be processed and sent to members of the faculty admissions screening committee – who will then contact competitive applicants for interview.

Interview (competitive applicants only)

Once all interviews have been completed, the faculty admissions screening committee will make admission decisions. Applicants will be notified by email of the admission decision. Those admitted will receive information about a mandatory orientation session for the program.

Contact Us

Education Advising and Student Services
College of Education and Human Development
Room 140
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Office: 502.852.5597

Program Faculty

Opportunities for Graduates

Kindergarten Teacher (in certain settings)
Preschool teacher
Early Childhood Special Educator (0-5 years)
Developmental Interventionist
Infant-toddler teacher
Early childhood parent educator
Special educator for IEP's/IFSP's
Home-based early childhood teacher
Itinerant early childhood teacher
Nursery school teacher

Career Pathways Certification

Graduates will receive Kentucky Teacher Certification (Birth-5) upon receiving a passing score from the PRAXIS test.

In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University of Louisville's Financial Aid office, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid.

Other financial aid opportunities available include student employment opportunities.

Minority Teacher Scholarship Program

Since 1985, the Minority Teacher Recruitment Project (MTRP) has been addressing the shortage of minority teachers in our nation's classrooms. The program is a partnership among the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), and the schools of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC).

Scholarships of up to $5,000 annually are available to qualifying full- or part-time students of color pursuing initial teacher certification at UofL. Visit the MTRP webpage to view more information about the scholarship program.

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