Integrated Studies: Integrated Early Childhood

Be an instrumental figure in early childhood education.

The Integrated Early Childhood program prepares teachers in the theory and content of early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on understanding and implementing developmentally appropriate programs and preparing to teach the full range of subjects: English/language arts, science, social studies and mathematics in inclusive classroom settings for children with and without disabilities. Candidates who complete this program earn licensure in General Education PreK-4 and Special Education PreK-3. Teacher licensure is accredited at both the state and national levels through the Tennessee State Board of Education and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Integrated Early Childhood educators can teach in the following settings:

  1. Special Education courses grades PreK-3
  2. General Education courses grades PreK-4
    1. In general education, these educators can use the one-up, one-down flexibility to teach general education 3-year-olds and up to 4th grade. However, they do not have this flexibility in SPED as that is not in compliance with IDEA.

Program Highlights

Career Opportunities

  • Children's Services Coordinator
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Individual Family Service Plan Coordinator
  • PreK-3 Teacher
  • Special Education PreK-3 Teacher

Academic Program Requirements

Take the next step in your path to UT Martin.
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Tinley Winn
Tinley Winn
Integrated Studies Pre K-3

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