ECE 290 - Early Childhood Program Admin

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course addresses the basic principles common to administering quality early childhood programs. Emphasis is on director’s roles and responsibilities, state and federal regulations, business procedures, staff development and hiring, policy development, fiscal and facility management, marketing, program evaluation, child care advocacy, family and community involvement. Designed for second-year students and persons interested in becoming a program administrator.
Prerequisite: Accepted into the Early Childhood Education program and a minimum of 12 credits in ECE or instructor permission