Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, MSEDU

The IECE Master of Education program may be completed as an entirely online program, an entirely on-campus program, or as a hybrid program in which a combination of on-campus and online courses are taken. Students completing the program online will enroll in course sections designated for distance students, and students completing the program on-campus will enroll in course sections designated for on-campus students. Both on-campus and online students receive the same content and jointly attend class in technology-enhanced classrooms (i.e., online students participate in synchronous courses through Zoom technology).

The IECE Master of Education program allows students to complete the program with or without conducting a Thesis. Students choosing to conduct a Thesis will complete 30 credit hours. Students choosing not to conduct a Thesis will complete 36 credit hours and present a Capstone Project to program faculty. It is recommended that students discuss Thesis and non-Thesis options with program faculty on an individual basis to determine an appropriate option for completing the IECE Master of Education program.

Admission Requirements

Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

TOEFL or IELTS Scores for all applicants whose native language is not English
Curriculum Vitae
Philosophy of Education and Goals Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation

Degree Requirements

Total credit hours

30 credit hours (thesis option)
36 credit hours (nonthesis option)

Core requirements

IEC 659 ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Electives

Courses should be selected in consultation with advisor from an approved menu of leadership courses.

Administration and Program Development
Curriculum Leadership and Technical Assistance

Policy and Advocacy
Higher Education and Research

https://education.uky.edu/edsrc/iece/med