Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (MAT) Alt Cert - SECP

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The IECE program emphasizes an in-depth academic preparation and field experience that allows teachers to be knowledgeable about the field of early childhood/special education and to develop critical thinking and lifelong learning skills.

The program focuses on the following:

  • Nurturing students as active agents in their own learning
  • Authentic, performance-based assessment of teaching and learning
  • Meeting the diverse needs of all students
  • Responding constructively to socio-cultural differences among students
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View the general admission requirements and degree requirements for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (MAT) Alt Cert here

M.A.T in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education - Alt Cert

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Application Deadline: June 1st

This program can be completed 100% online.

The program prepares students interested in working with children from birth-5 years of age in a wide variety of settings, including day care centers, public and private schools preschools, community programs and clinics. The program gives students authentic experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschool children in the areas of curriculum development, typical and atypical child development, programs and services for children and their families, family involvement and intervention, screening and assessment, program administration, current topics and practicum/action research.

Program goals:

  • IECE Teacher Certification
  • Preparation of teachers for education typical and atypical children in different settings
  • Provide background information on Kentucky Child Learning and Assessment Standards

Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.

Please visit the Educator Preparation Program page and read items listed under "Admission Requirement Details" for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.


 

  • Kindergarten teacher
  • Preschool teacher
  • Early childhood special educator (0-5 years)
  • Developmental Interventionist
  • Infant-toddler teacher
  • Early childhood parent educator
  • Special educator for IEPs/IFSPs
  • Home-based early childhood teacher
  • Itinerant early childhood teacher
  • Nursery school teacher 

Individuals considering application to the MAT program should contact the MAT admissions counselor (teacher@louisville.edu) BEFORE applying to the teacher education program. 

Department of Teaching and Learning 
College of Education and Human Development 
University of Louisville 
Louisville, KY 40292 

Betty Doyle 
Office: 502-852-3538 

Jill Jacobi-Vessels 
Office: 502-852-0436