ECED: Administration, Management, and Leadership Certificate

Program Description

This administrator’s certificate is designed to provide a balanced, high-quality education for current and prospective administrators that serve the educator, and all families and young children. Course work is completed in the areas of administration and leadership, education, psychology, communications, inclusion and equity, and business management that mirror the required state competencies. Students who complete this certificate are qualified to serve in an administrative role in an early care and educational setting that meets the diverse needs of all children between the ages of 0 and 8.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the certificate, a recipient should be able to:

1. Develop and maintain an effective organization, curriculum, and physical facility.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrator’s responsibilities using acquired knowledge and skills.
3. Administer, manage, and maintain standards of quality childcare and education programs.
4. Foster positive community and family relationships.
5. Apply basic business management knowledge, tools, and skills.
6. Plan, implement, and guide effective administrative and management systems, policies, and procedures in care and education.

Certificate Requirements

• ECED: Early Childhood Education Certificate
• ECED: Infant and Toddler Certificate
• Early Childhood Education, AS