Early Childhood Development -
Director's Certificate
Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall, spring or summer terms
Minimum Program Length: One (1) term
Program Description
This certificate will provide a basic knowledge of supervisory skills for an early childhood administrator. Topics include information on family/partner relationships, leadership issues and challenges, and community resources. Coursework will also include ethical principles and current trends and issues.
Gainful Employment Disclosure information
This program falls under Gainful Employment Disclosure regulations, a
rule by the U.S. Education Department. Each program that falls under these regulations is required to report:
- Occupation, SOC code, and links to profile on O*NET
- Costs – tuition/fees and books/supplies
- On-time graduation (completion) rate for program.
- Job placement rate for students completing program
- Median
loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED (identified separately
as Title IV loan debt and private educational loan debt)
Professional Opportunities
Directors in childcare centers.
Unique Aspects
EEDA Career Cluster
Human Services; Education & Training
Course Requirements for Early Childhood Development - Director's Certificate
A. General Education (followed by number of credit hours)
None
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
Primary Technical Specialty: (total of 12 credits)
ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood (3)
ECD 108 Family and Community Relations (3)
ECD 109 Administration and Supervision (3)
ECD 201 Principles of Ethics in Leadership in
Early Care and Education (3)
C. Electives and/or other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• None
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 12