Ivy Tech Crawfordsville To Offer Courses In Early Childhood Education

Montgomery County residents interested in a career in early childhood education can begin earning a certificate or associate of applied science degree from Ivy Tech Community College Crawfordsville. Beginning this fall, two classes will be offered as the first step in becoming an early childhood educator.

The college will offer ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, and IVYT 111 Student Success which is a college success course. Students will take IVY 111 for eight weeks, followed by ECED 100 for the next eight weeks. Classes will meet once a week every Tuesday evening. The Fall semester begins August 22.

Ivy Tech offers a pathway that allows students to earn certificates along the way to earning a full degree. In the early childhood education program, the first step is a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate that requires six classes and 18 credits. The next step is a Technical Certificate (CDA plus four classes/12 credits). Students can continue towards an associate of applied science degree in Early Childhood Education (Technical Certificate plus 10 classes/30 credits).

To apply to Ivy Tech, go to ivytech.edu/apply. An advisor is available at the Ivy Tech Crawfordsville campus on Wednesdays by appointment. Call (765) 269-5682 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.

Ivy Tech’s early childhood education program focuses on childhood development and growth as well as adult-child relationships. It emphasizes appropriate environments and care for children as well as the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive areas of early childhood development. Childhood education courses are instructed in a variety of settings such as traditional classrooms, online classes, on-campus labs, and field experiences.

This program has been created in conjunction with the Montgomery County Community Foundation to increase the number of trained childcare providers in the community and support the current providers who want to increase their education. The TEACH scholarship is also available to help fund tuition and textbook costs.

The ECED program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC standards focus on providing high-quality educational and developmental experiences for children, birth through 8 years old.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree.

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette serves Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties from the main campus in Lafayette and sites in Crawfordsville, Monticello and Frankfort. Ivy Tech Lafayette offers associate degrees and certificates in the areas of advanced manufacturing, business, health sciences, information technology, nursing, social services, education, public affairs, engineering technology, supply chain, and liberal arts.

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