Overview

The concentrations may lead to certification in Advanced Behavior Management, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL).

Students of the program in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Teacher Leaders from Western Kentucky University are expected to become competent in theory, research, and application of best teaching practices related to young children both with and without disabilities from birth through 5 years of age and their families. Students exhibit appropriate teacher disposition behaviors as indicated by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Teacher Disposition Rating Form.

For candidates in the IECE concentration, the internship is the culminating capstone experience. Candidates in the Advanced Behavior Management or TESOL concentrations will complete capstone experiences within their respective area.

Concentrations

Advanced Behavior Management (ABM)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (KIE)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (KE36)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizing Programs for Early Childhood Special Education
Interdisciplinary Services for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities
Family-Focused Services
Child Development Theory and Research
Research Methods
Positive Behavior Supports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-37

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

General Studies Teaching Early Childhood Education View 418 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who are currently certified or hold a statement of eligibility must submit a copy of the teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility with the application.
Kentucky applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the EPSB for reissued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the re-issued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional courses. Applicants from out-of-state with expired certificates must complete the requirements for their respective states to renew their certificates and submit a copy of the reissued certificate.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

27510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

18210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bowling Green

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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