Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration
Certificate Code - CU14
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of C- is required in all CDFS courses. | ||
| CDFS 420 | Leadership in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDFS 421 | Child Care Center Administration | 3 |
| CDFS 422 | The Business of Child Care Management and Financial Strategies | 3 |
| CDFS 423 | External Funding: Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Certificate Learning Outcomes
Early Childhood Administration
At the completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
- Implement high quality early childhood programs.
- Evaluate high quality early childhood programs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate classrooms that meets the needs of a diverse population.
- Demonstrate key elements of leadership of directors.
- Advocate for children, parents, teachers, and the profession.
- Design and implement a financial plan appropriate for a child care center.
- Summarize knowledge and skills from the curriculum and profession to apply in the classroom setting.
- Design and implement a marketing plan for a child care center.
- Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality when working with children and families.