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Early Childhood Administration (CIP 13.0401)

Program Description

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This 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.

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.

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.

For previous Program & Course Requirements, Program Completion Guides and Course Catalogs, please visit the Archives.

Sheila A. Regan
Early Childhood Education Program Chair
(910) 410-1909
(910) 410-1909
Early Childhood Education Program Chair

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