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Montgomery County residents interested in a career in early childhood education can earn a certificate or associate of applied science degree from Ivy Tech Community College Crawfordsville. Starting this fall, two classes will be offered as the first step to becoming an early childhood teacher.
The college offers ECED 100, an introduction to early childhood education, and IVYT 111, a college success course for student success. Students take IVY 111 for eight weeks, followed by ECED 100 for the next eight weeks. Classes meet every Tuesday evening. Fall semester begins August 22nd.
Ivy Tech offers a way for students to earn a certificate on the way to a full degree. The first step in the preschool education program is the Child Development Associate Certificate, which requires six classes and 18 credits. The next level is the Technical Certificate (CDA and four units/12 credits). Students may continue on to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education (Technical Certificate and 10 units/30 credits).
To apply to Ivy Tech, go to ivytech.edu/apply. A counselor is available at the Ivy Tech Crawfordsville campus on Wednesdays by appointment. Call 765-269-5682 or email aclark505@ivytech.edu to make an appointment.
Ivy Tech’s early childhood education program focuses on childhood growth and development and the adult-child relationship. It emphasizes appropriate environments and child care as well as the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive domains of early childhood development. Early childhood education courses are taught in a variety of settings such as traditional classrooms, online classes, campus labs, and field experiences.
This program was created in partnership with the Montgomery County Community Foundation to increase the number of trained child care providers in the community and to support current providers who wish to further their education. TEACH Scholarships are also available to support tuition and textbook costs.
The ECED program is accredited by the National Association for Early Childhood Education. NAEYC standards focus on providing high-quality educational and developmental experiences for children ages 8 and up.
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