Early Childhood Education (Certificate) Administration (C55220A)
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth to 3rd grade in diverse learning environments. Student will combine knowledge and skills related to early childhood education to support the programmatic leader- ship and management, philosophy and policies and practices for serving children and families birth to school-age.
Course work includes introduces principles of basic programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of diverse early childhood programs.
Graduates are prepared to develop components of program/personnel handbooks, a program budget, and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental marketing strategies and NC standards. Employment opportunities include management opportunities in child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs.
Note: Students qualify for a NC Early Childhood Credentials and NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood, Education | 4 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU 261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU 262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Note: Students qualify for a NC Early Childhood Credentials and NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Total Credit Hours: 16