Early Childhood Education Management and Administration
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Early Childhood Education Management and Administration program is designed for students to gain foundational management and leadership skills as it applies to community-based services for child and family social service organizations. Students will examine management and leadership principles, leadership styles and their functions in addition to focusing on organizational culture and learning, work-place diversity, and employee motivation. Students will also become familiar with the processes for grant development, budget development, and risk management including cost control techniques. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education or an Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education are available.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Education
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Early Childhood Education Management and Administration (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5272N
Total credits required
9
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Examine leadership strategies for building relationships with government and social services organizations to provide support for community development issues that affect young children and their families. (CFS206)
- Define the characteristics of an effective community-based child and family social service organization administrator/manager in support of a diverse workforce, the professional development of staff, and organizational structure and culture. (CFS206, CFS207)
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a community-based child and family social service organization administrator/manager and how they differ from those of a leader. (CFS206, CFS207)
- Examine leadership strategies for organizational and community change within the child and family studies profession. (CFS207)
- Explain the importance of fiscal accountability and risk management as it applies to early care and education, human service, and family service organizations. (CFS208)
- Describe government and private funding sources for early care and education, human service, and family service organizations. (CFS208)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9 | |
| CFS206 | Child and Family Organizations: Management and Administration | 3 |
| CFS207 | Organization and Community Leadership in Child and Family Organizations | 3 |
| CFS208 | Child and Family Organizations: Fiscal Management and Grant Writing | 3 |
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