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A guide to library and internet resources on Early Childhood Education at HCTC.

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Fall 2025 Hours

 

Monday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Special Closings:

September 1, 2025-Labor Day

September 5, 2025-Staff Development

October 10, 2025-Fall Break

November 6, 2025-Staff Development

November 27-28, 2025-Thanksgiving

December 19, 2025 (12:00 pm)-January 2, 2026-Winter Break

*Hours are subject to change

About this LibGuide

Welcome to HCTC Libraries' LibGuide for Early Childhood Education! Use the blue tabs located at the top of the guide and boxes on the page to navigate this guide. Happy searching!

If you have trouble finding what you need, contact the librarian featured on the right or stop by an HCTC Libraries location. 

Early Childhood Education

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide you with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development for working with young children. Opportunities to apply this knowledge in practical experiences are incorporated into the curriculum. Curriculum topics include, but are not limited, to developmental ages and stages, health and safety, curriculum planning, assessment and family involvement. Employment opportunities are available in public and private preschools, early care educational settings, early intervention programs, Head Start, hospitals, campus child development centers, rehabilitation clinics and recreation centers.

Progression in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or better in each IECE course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Wage/Salary Information

Go to www.salary.com and search by job title and zip code for current wage information.

Credentials Offered

Associate in Applied Science Degree
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Track
Diploma
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Certificates
  • Child Care Assistant
  • Early Childhood Administrator
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Educational Technical Studies
  • Kentucky Child Care Provider
  • School Age Child Care

More Information

Penny Whitaker Smith
Phone: 606-487-3160​

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