Early Childhood Administration, M.Ed.

This online-only program is designed for current and aspiring leaders in the field of early childhood care and education. The curriculum provides students with a review and higher level understanding of child development, early childhood curriculum, discipline and guidance, family systems, assessment, social and cultural diversity and professional ethics. It also covers staff management and human relations, educational programming, legal and fiscal management, marketing and public relations, facilities management, technology and leadership and advocacy.

Students admitted into this program will have the opportunity to work toward attainment of the Illinois Director Credential (Level III Credential) while fulfilling the requirements for their graduate degree. Visit the 
 Illinois Professional Development System for more details.

Concurrent work in an early childhood setting is strongly encouraged for all enrolled students.

This degree requires:

• 34 SH

M.Ed. Core - 9 SH

EPS500A	Contemporary Survey of Child Development with a Focus on Early Childhood
ESR505	Educational Inquiry and Assessment
FND503	Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Program Requirements - 25 SH

ECE510	Child, Family and Community
ECE512	Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE515	Financial and Legal Aspects of Early Child Care Management
ECE525	Strategies for Supervision and Staff Development
ECE538	The Early Childhood Administrator: Individual and Organizational Perspectives
ECE540	Grant Writing and Fundraising for Early Childhood Programs
ECE542	Public Relations and Marketing of Early Childhood Programs
ECE544	Early Childhood Environments: Design and Facilities Management
ECE582G	Workshop/Administration/Writing and Editing for Effective Communication
ECE582I	Early Childhood Education/Workshop/Administration/Leadership Connections
EPS526	Organizational Theory and Group Dynamics and Leadership Applications