The Elizabethtown Instructional Site brings Campbellsville University’s academic offerings directly to students in the Elizabethtown region. Located on the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) campus, this site provides focused programs in Early Childhood Education and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, including Montessori-emphasis and teacher certification pathways. Designed for convenience and student success, the Elizabethtown site offers a supportive learning environment where future educators can gain the knowledge, skills, and practical preparation needed to advance their careers.

 

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As an extension of the Campbellsville University community, the Elizabethtown Instructional Site is committed to the same standard of student success found across the university. Located on the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College campus, this site offers pathways in Early Childhood Education and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, including Montessori emphasis and certification options, within a supportive, Christ-centered learning environment. Students receive guidance, practical preparation, and personalized instruction as they work toward careers that shape the lives of young learners. View our main Campbellsville University website here

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Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Academic programs at all Campbellsville University locations—including regional centers such as the Elizabethtown Instructional Site and the Hodgenville Brockman Education Center—uphold the same standards of quality, rigor, and institutional integrity as those offered on the main campus. As a nonprofit Christian institution affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, Campbellsville University maintains a mission grounded in academic excellence, ethical leadership, and service.

For Questions About Accreditation, connect with SACSCOC at (404) 679-4500. Physical Location: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097. 

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With more than 12,500 students and a growing presence across Kentucky, California, and Canada, Campbellsville University is a nationally recognized Christian institution committed to providing transformative, values-driven education. The Elizabethtown Instructional Site brings CU programs directly to Central Kentucky, offering accessible pathways in Early Childhood Education and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, including Montessori-emphasis and teacher certification tracks. Students gain practical experience, academic preparation, and personal guidance to help them achieve their career goals while learning in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.

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Sharon Hundley

Professor of Education and Chair of ECE

Department
Education Grad
Location
Campbellsville Campus
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Sharon Hundley, Ed.D.

Rita Curtis

Assistant Professor of Education

Department
Education Undergrad
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Remote Location Kentucky
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Rita Curtis

 

Academic Programs 

Campbellsville University offers several undergraduate pathways in Early Childhood Education, B.A. or B.S. degrees:

  • Early Childhood Education with Montessori Emphasis (B.A. or B.S.)
  • Early Childhood Education without Teacher Certification (B.A. or B.S.)

The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher Certification programs, with or without a Montessori focus, prepare students to teach young children in a variety of educational settings. These programs blend a strong academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge to foster nurturing, effective, and engaging learning environments for early learners.

Degrees Offered At: Campbellsville, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, and CU Online

Campbellsville University offers several undergraduate degree options in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) with Teacher Certification for children from birth through preschool, including B.A. or B.S. degrees:

  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher Certification
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher Certification with Montessori Emphasis

These programs prepare students to become licensed educators for children from birth to age eight. By combining a strong academic foundation with practical, hands-on field experiences, graduates gain the knowledge and skills needed to create nurturing, effective, and engaging learning environments for young children across a variety of educational settings.

Degrees Offered at: Campbellsville, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, and CU Online