Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, MAT

MAT Core: 24 Credit Hours

• EDOL 520 - Clinical I Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• EDOL 523 - Introduction to Educational Technology Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• EDOL 621 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• REOL 531 - Reading and Writing Foundations Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• EDOL 547 - Diversity in a Multicultural Society Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• EDOL 639 - Seminar Credit(s): 3 hours ¹
• EDOL 541 - Clinical II Credit(s): 3 hours ¹

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• EDOL 698 - Practicum/Student Teaching: Clinical III Credit(s): 3 hours

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• EDOL 699 - Clinical III, Practicum in Education Credit(s): 3 hours

IECE Emphasis: 18 Credit Hours

• IECE 530 - Methods & Materials for Teaching Kindergarten Credit(s): 3 hours
• IECE 533 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3 hours
• IECE 634 - Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods Credit(s): 3 hours
• IECE 536 - Screening & Assessment in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3 hours
• IECE 537 - Health & Safety Issues in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3 hours
• IECE 635 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings Credit(s): 3 hours

Notes:

¹ Course requires Field/Clinical Experience Hours

Continuous Assessment For all MAT programs

Entrance to University Requirements General:

1. Application to University
2. Bachelor’s Degree from accredited IHE
3. Cumulative GPA 2.75 (or 3.0 in last 30 hours)

Specialized to Program:

1. Three References/Dispositional Surveys
2. Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
3. Character and Fitness

Entrance to Unit Requirements (Pillar IV)

1. Cumulative GPA 2.75
2. Content GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Professional GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. Signed Ky. Code of Ethics
5. Character and Fitness
6. State/Local Background Check:

Midpoint Requirements (Pillar V):

1. Successful completion of PRAXIS II Content
2. Cum. GPA 3.00
3. Content GPA 3.00
4. Professional GPA 3.00
5. Two (2) Favorable Dispositions
6. Completion of Clinical I and II
7. Signed Ky. Code of Ethics
8. Character and Fitness
9. FBI Background Check
10. Successful completion of Pillar V ePortfolio
11. Successful completion of Field & Clinical Hours (Track A)
12. Successful completion of Observation/Mentoring Hours (Track B)

Exit Requirements (Pillar VI):

1. Twenty-one (21) Hours Completed at UC
2. Cum. GPA 3.00
3. Content GPA 3.00
4. Professional GPA 3.00
5. Two (2) Favorable Dispositions
6. Completion of Clinical III
7. Signed Ky. Code of Ethics
8. Character and Fitness
9. Successful completion of Pillar VI ePortfolio
10. Successful completion of Field & Clinical Hours (Track A)
11. Successful completion of Observation/Mentoring Hours (Track B)
12. Graduation Application Completed
13. Six (6) Year Time Limit Not Exceeded
14. CA-1 or CA-TP Completed