A QUICK INTRO
The Early Childhood Administration curriculum prepares individuals pursuing 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.
WHAT YOU STUDY
Course work includes foundations in early childhood education, physical/nutritional needs of young 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.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
In order to make an informed decision about a program of study and future career, please review the nonacademic abilities and characteristics required to meet the essential functions of this program: Early Childhood Administration Technical Standards.
COURSE INFORMATION
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| EDU | 119 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU | 261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 |
| Totals | 7 |
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| EDU | 131 | Child, Family, & Community | 3 |
| EDU | 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| EDU | 262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 |
| Totals | 9 |