EKU’s 100% online IECE program prepares you for a variety of careers working with young children, with or without special needs, and their families. Students graduate from this program with initial teacher certification in Kentucky.
Complete your coursework according to your schedule. Courses are offered in two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters and two 6-week terms in the summer, allowing you to focus on two classes per term and still carry a full-time load.
Textbooks are free for all students with EKU BookSmart! And there’s no fee to apply. With a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, there’s no better time to earn your degree and begin the career of your dreams.
Easily access the resources and services you need to excel. EKU Online provides free online tutoring, as well as the tools and support to achieve your career goals after graduation.
EKU has been ranked one of the best online colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Earn your online degree from a regionally accredited university that has been an online education leader for more than 15 years.
Schedule a call with the advisor for our online child and family studies programs. They can walk you through financial aid options, how to apply, and let you know what kind of classes you’ll take in the program.
Online Enrollment Advisor
IECE program is accredited by EPSB and CAEP.
EKU is consistently recognized as one of the best online colleges in the nation. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.
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