2020-2021 Catalog

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

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
EDU 119Introduction to Early Childhood Education

4

FA
EDU 131Child, Family, and Community

3

SP
EDU 153Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

SP
EDU 261Early Childhood Admin I

3

EDU 262Early Childhood Admin II

3