Early Childhood Administration Certificate
C55850
This curriculum prepares individuals pursing administrating roles in diverse child care settings to effectively work with children, families and teachers. The certificate is composed of learning opportunities in developmental theories, competency and evidence-based professional knowledge, administrative skills and leadership qualities.
Course work includes foundations in early childhood education, physical/nutritional needs of your children, safety issues in the care of young children; communication and leadership skills with teachers, families and children; programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of early childhood programs.
Employment opportunities include entrepreneurship and/or management of child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start and Head Start programs, and other programs.
Requirements
Required Courses
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 | FA |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | SP |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | SP |
| EDU 261 | Early Childhood Admin I | 3 | |
| EDU 262 | Early Childhood Admin II | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 16