Overview

Graduates are prepared for positions in public schools, First Steps, Head Start programs, child care centers, and other public and private agencies serving young children and families.

Degree structure

The MAT program in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification from Western Kentucky University is for individuals who are not certified in any area of education. The performance-based program of study requires 33 semester hours of course work and various field experiences.

The culminating capstone experience of the program is an internship. Upon completion of the program and achieving a passing score on the required PRAXIS II exam, students are eligible to be recommended for the Statement of Eligibility to teach children age’s birth through kindergarten.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizing Programs for Early Childhood Special Education
Child Development Theory and Research
Family-Focused Services
Interdisciplinary Services for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities
Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
Normal Language Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed SPED 330 or SPED 516 or an equivalent introductory special education course prior to entering the MAT program or complete SPED 516 as a program deficiency.
Present a letter of application including a professional goals statement.
Provide three letters of reference. At least one reference letter must be from a university faculty member who can speak to the applicant's ability to be successful in a graduate program.
Submit documentation to the School of Teacher Education in order to satisfy partial criteria for admission to professional education including: references; physical; signed code of ethics; criminal background check; Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) check; and passing score on the PRAXIS examination.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17907 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16506 USD / year

≈ 16506 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10926 USD / year

≈ 10926 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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