A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:

· Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or

· Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and

· Possesses one of the following:

• • Professional certification in the field; or
  • Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.

Based on application for the apprenticeship.

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates >>