Effective 2014-2015 Catalogue
Murray State University
INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Murray State University/ Kentucky Community and Technical College Degree Pathway
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Associate in Applied Science
Program Guide Sheet—Revised July 2014
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PLEASE NOTE: Students must have at least 120 hours for graduation. Because there are only a possible total of
49 Murray Hours, at least 73 Hours must be obtained from the community college. Developmental classes do not
count toward graduation.
When
Where is the Course Offered?
Hrs
MSU
CC Grade
Community College Class
Writing/Assessing Information (6 hours)
ENG 101 Writing I
3
ENG104 or
X
ENG 102 Writing II
ENG105
X
3
Oral Communication (3 hours)
3
COM 161
X
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
Humanities (9 hours)
THA 101
3
THD 104
X
6 credit hours of Humanities electives
6
X
(History, Literature, Music, Art approved
courses)
Social Interaction (9 hours)
PSY 110
3
PSY180
X
Introduction to Psychology
*EDP 202 Human Development & Learning
3
EDP 260
X
(computed as part of Professional Education
GPA)
SOC 101
3
SOC 133
X
Science (7 hours)
BIO 112 & BIO 113 or BIO 114 & 115 or
4
BIO 101
X
BIO 150 & 151
Science or Math Elective
3
X
Mathematics (3 hours)
MAT 150 or MAT 146
3
MAT 117
X
3
CSC 199
Total General Education 40 hours
3
EDU 103
2
MUS 200
X
Computer Literacy (3 hours)
CIT 105
Early Childhood/General Education Courses
*EDU 201 An Introduction to American
X
Education (Computed as part of
Professional Education GPA)
MUS 260 Teaching Music in the
X
Elementary Grades I
Comments
Minimum grade of B
in ENG 101 or 102
Minimum grade of B
Biological Science
REQUIRED
Minimum grade of B
Minimum grade of C
Minimum Grade of B
KCTCS
AAS Degree
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
Courses above required for Associate of Applied
Science (KCTCS)
Required Courses
IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood
Education
IEC 102 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
IEC 120 Health, Safety, & Nutrition
IEC 170 Observation and Assessment
IEC 246 Science and Math in IECE
IEC 235 Introduction to Inclusive Ed.
IEC 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Ed.
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Courses Leading to Bachelor’s Degree at Murray State University
Community College Class
Comments
When
Hrs
MSU
CC Grade
3
FCS 210, 211
X
IEC 130 Early Childhood Development
IEC 140 or IECE 200 Guidance of Young
3
FCS 311
X
Children
IEC 180 Approaches to Early Childhood
3
FCS 310
X
Education Curriculum
3
ELE 410
X
IEC 210 Families and Communities in ECE
IEC 260 Infant & Toddler Education and
3
ELE 455
X
Programming
3
ELE 301
X
IEC 216 Literacy and Language in IECE
3
ELE 302
X
IEC 221 Creative Expressions in IECE
Murray State University Courses
Note: Students must meet requirements to be admitted to Teacher Education by Spring Semester I.
When
Hrs
MSU
CC
Grade
Murray State Classes
Comments
Fall 1
3
X
ART 343 Material and Techniques
Fall 1
3
X
SED 300 Ed. of Students with
Disabilities
Fall 1
3
X
ELE 390 Intro. to Kindergarten
Spring 1
3
X
Spring 1
3
X
Spring 1
3
X
Summer 1
3
X
Summer 1
3
X
Fall 2
3
X
Fall 2
Fall 2
3
2
X
X
ELE 308 Mathematics and Science for
Early Childhood
ELE 439 Early Childhood Assessment &
Program Development
SED 404 Special Education Procedures
& Strategies in IECE
CDI 340 Speech & Language
Development
SED 409 Instructional Procedures for
Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities
SED 526 Educating Young Children
with Severe Disabilities
ELE 474 IECE Practicum
EDU 403 Structures/Foundation in Ed.
Spring 2
14
X
ELE 421 Student Teaching
Spring 2
3
X
EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar
Meet requirements to be
admitted to Teacher Ed.
Meet requirements to be
admitted to Teacher Ed.
Meet requirements to be
admitted to Teacher Ed.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
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Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. and
student teaching req.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. and
student teaching req.
***COMPUTER COMPETENCY
Certification requires demonstration of computer competency to meet Kentucky Teacher Standard IX. All teacher
education students in B-K, P-5, 5-9, 8-12, or P-12 programs must demonstrate computer literacy prior to approval
for student teaching and may do so through one of the plans described below.
Plan 1: Pass approved computer literacy exam administered jointly by College of Education and Human
Services and College of Business and Public Affairs.
Plan 2: Successful completion, with grade of C or better, of CIT 105 (3 credit hours) or equivalent.
.Students must earn 42 hours at the 300 or above course level.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Grade point averages are reviewed during three checkpoints: admission to teacher education (see Requirements for
Admission to Teacher Education), admission to student teaching (requires a 2.75 average overall; a 2.75 average in
content area; a 2.75 average in professional education) and at the time of completion/graduation (2.75 overall).
Continuous assessment procedures will be used to document and systematically monitor student progress through
the education program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and can demonstrate
proficiency with the IECE Teacher Standards. The eligibility portfolio will be assessed during the student teaching
semester. Check Points are designed to facilitate student progress through the education program, provide students
with information for completion of the portfolio at designated stages and serve as a means for making
recommendations for improvement or remediation when needed, to be reviewed at the next check point. Students
are required to pass IECE PRAXIS 0023 (paper-based) or 5023 (computer-based). Passing PRAXIS is required for
a student to be recommended for certification. Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before
registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at
www.epsb.ky.gov for current requirements or the Division of Professional Learning at 502-564-4606 or 888-5987667.
Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
In order to be admitted to Teacher Education students must:
1) Attend an admission to teacher education orientation and complete the following:
(a) Beginning Fall, 2014 students must pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam.
Passing scores are Reading 156, Writing 162 and Math 150.
(b) Have earned an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale at the point of admission. This
2.75 minimum GPA remains a requirement throughout the teacher certification program.
(c) Have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.75 GPA to include the following:
(1) ENG 104 or ENG 105 with grade of B or higher
(2) MAT 117 (or higher level math) with a grade of B or better
(3) COM 161 or HON 165 with a grade of B or better
(4) EDU 103 with a grade of B or better
2) An interview with major academic advisor or chair (or advisor may opt to write a letter of
recommendation in lieu of an interview.)
3) Complete review of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel and a Declaration of
Eligibility for Certification signed by the candidate affirming a commitment to upholding the code and
acknowledging awareness of information required for state certification. If answers on the Declaration of
Eligibility change during the time of participation in the teacher education program, the Director of Teacher
Education Services must be notified immediately.
4) Have supplied TES with any other required information
When all the above requirements have been met, the formal application can be submitted, accompanied by all
required documentation. This includes official score report for the PPST requirement and a transcript
showing all college work to date. Admission will only be granted following a successful review by the
Admission to Teacher Education Committee of your college.
Students who have not been admitted to Teacher Education will not be eligible to enroll in specific upper level
courses that specify admission to teacher education as a prerequisite.
STUDENT TEACHING
In order to be admitted to student teaching, students must:
1) Have been granted admission to the Teacher Education program
2) File a formal application in the Office of Teacher Education Services two semesters prior to the term
in which student teaching is desired. (Applications are distributed at scheduled student teaching
orientations only)
3) Have minimum 2.75 GPA’s in major, areas, professional education, and overall.
4) Have documented completing of 200 field hours with required field experiences.
5) Have demonstrated teaching ability in field and clinical situations
6) Have been successfully reviewed by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of their college
7) All teacher certification student’s personal immunizations must be up to date. All students are
required to have record of TB skin test and physical on file at Teacher Education Services prior to
student teaching.
In order to begin student teaching, students must:
1) Have senior, irregular, or graduate status and have completed all major courses and specialty areas
2) Have been admitted to Teacher Education prior to the student teaching interview
3) Have completed all required professional teacher education courses with a minimum 2.75 GPA
4) File a valid and current medical examination, which includes a TB test (to begin student teaching
within six months of exam)
5) Obtain a criminal records check
6) Maintain a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and 2.75 GPA in required academic and professional
education courses.
7) Have supplied TES with any other required information
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR KENTUCKY CERTIFICATION
Any person who wishes to be recommended by MSU for an initial Kentucky teaching certificate must have:
1) Successfully completed an approved teacher education program including student teaching
2) Filed an application for certification (TC-1) with Teacher Education Services at MSU
3) IECE PRAXIS 0023 (paper -based) or 5023 (computer-based) is required for this degree. Passing
score is 166.
4) Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s) please
refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at www.kyepsb.net for current
requirements or contact Jaime Rice at 502-564-4606 or toll free 888-598-7667.
5) Have met all applicable computer literacy and applications requirements
6) Have an earned bachelor’s degree
In addition, in Kentucky, full certification requires the completion of the Kentucky Teacher Internship
Program.
NOTE:
Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional
Standards Board (KEPSB). Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur after
publication of the Murray State University Undergraduate Bulletin. For the most current information,
students should check with an advisor in one of the departments in the College of Education.
The student and advisor have discussed the Program Guide Sheet, Requirements for Admission to Teacher
Education, Academic Emphasis Areas, and Course Sequence recommendations.
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