• 1356
  • Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate (TC)
Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County, Gary
Ivy Tech Community College
3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
https://www.ivytech.edu/
Staff Approved

Description

Early Childhood Education Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or 2. 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; and3. Possesses one of the following:a) Professional certification in the field; orb) Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.ECED 105 Course StandardA qualified faculty member teaching ECED 105 meets the Early Childhood Education (ECED) program standard and holds a CDA Professional Development Specialist credentialEconomics Discipline Standard:A qualified faculty member in economics meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:1. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in economics, or business administration or2. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours from one or a combination of the following disciplines: economics, finance.Education Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and 2. Has one of the following:Professional certification in the field, orThree years of elementary or secondary teaching experience.EDUC 224 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching EDUC 224 meets the course standard through one of four routes:1. Meets the Education program standard, or 2. Possesses an earned Master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Science Education, or 3. Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education with 18 graduate or undergraduate hours in science, or 4. Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any natural or physical science, with one of the following:? Professional certification in education, or? Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience

The early childhood education program focuses on childhood development and growth as well as adult-child relationships. It emphasizes appropriate environments and care for children as well as the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive areas of early childhood development. Childhood education courses are instructed in a variety of settings such as traditional classrooms, online classes, on-campus labs, and field experiences. From on-campus labs to community learning opportunities, the early childhood education program gives students a chance to practice and analyze their emerging skills. Students take their skills to real early childhood education settings, earning real world experiences with children, community members, and current educators. This program includes various service learning experiences, providing students with a sense of community. The ECED program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC standards focus on providing high-quality educational and developmental experiences for children, birth through 8 years old.Please consult with an advisor to determine which classes in the Completion Guide are the best option to take. Note about Optional Costs: A Technology Fee of $75 per semester and the optional CDA certification exam fee of $425 are displayed in the Miscellaneous field.For details about tuition and fees or information about the Ivy+ banded tuition model and books pricing, please go to:https://www.ivytech.edu/37203.html

Yes
13.1210
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some courses may be completed with dual credit in high school (consult an academic advisor)

Prior to the start of the first class.

https://www.ivytech.edu/business-office/3408.html

Admissions

  • 50
    • 60
    • 20
    • 20
  • Day,Evening,Weekend,Online
  • 1 year(s)
  • 30 academic credit hours
  • 100%
Yes
Yes 
No
No
Yes

Financial Information

$4,487.00
$0.00
$570.00
$250.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,175.00
$216.07
6,482.00
    • $1.00
    • Yes
    • $425.00
    • Yes

Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

  • Federal Gift Aid (Pell Grant)
  • Federal Student Loan (Stafford)
  • G. I. Bill
  • Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Work Study Programs
  • No
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