This certificate program will prepare students to become effective administrators in early childhood education. Students will learn about high-quality early learning practices alongside essential business, management, and administrative skills. Together, these experiences will equip you to confidently lead and manage licensed child care programs.
Credit from this program can also be applied toward the associate degree in early childhood education
Program Requirements
Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 30
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ECD 101 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECD 180 | Working with Families in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECD 200 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECD 205 | Administration of Child Care Programs | 3 |
| ECD 210 | Curriculum for Young Children | 3 |
| ECD 220 | Development and Care of Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECD 230 | Child Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| 9 |
| Principles of Financial Accounting 1 | |
| Business Communication | |
| Principles of Management | |
| Managing Operations | |
| Organizational Management | |
| Electronic Planning, Sharing and Organization | |
| Total Credits | 30 |