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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers baccalaureate degrees in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (birth through kindergarten) or in Elementary Education (kindergarten through fifth grade). Throughout these programs you will have the opportunity to apply what you've learned through 200 hours of field experiences observing classrooms, teaching children and assisting teachers.
 
Earn a degree in Elementary Education or Interdisciplinary Early Childhood education at the Murray campus or one of our regional campus sites in Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah. If you are currently attending a community college in this region, rest assured that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has collaborated with our academic partners to provide a smooth transition as you work toward a bachelor's degree.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education (P-5)

Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education (P-5)

Kentucky teacher certification

Once you successfully complete the bachelor’s program in Elementary Education or Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, you are eligible for Kentucky teacher certification.

Graduate Programs

After you have completed the baccalaureate degree, expand your knowledge and enhance your career through our graduate programs, including a

• Master of Arts in Education degree in Reading and Writing (leading to a literacy specialist endorsement P-12)
• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education certification programs
• Endorsement in Instructional Computer Technology.

Affordable Master's programs

Our graduate tuition rates are competitive. A graduate degree is an investment that increases your earning potential and can advance your career.

Graduate Programs Tuition and Fees