Who Would be Interested in the??programme offered by Eastern Kentucky University?

• Individuals working in programs serving young children ages birth through kindergarten.?

• The advanced study option prepares individuals to work as leaders in early childhood settings, including state and local level organizations providing professional development and support to early childhood teachers.?

• The additional certification option allows individuals to add the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) teaching certification while also adding the Teacher Leader Endorsement.?

• The IECE teaching certification allows individuals to teach in the public school preschool and kindergarten programs and to work as Developmental Interventionists with the First Steps early intervention program.

Where Are Recent Graduates of the Program Employed?

• Public school preschool and kindergarten classrooms

• Head Start coordinators and administrators

• Administrators of early childhood centers

• Kentucky Department of Education

• Kentucky Division of Child Care