Page 148 - Southwestern Community College Catalog 2019-2020

142
EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION
This curriculum prepares individuals pursuing administrating roles in diverse child care settings to effectively work with children, families and teachers. The certi cate is composed of learning opportunities in developmental theories, competency and evidence- based professional knowledge, administrative skills and leadership qualities.
Course work includes foundations in early childhood education, physical/nutritional needs of young children, safety issues in the care of young children; communication and leadership skills with teachers, families and children; programming and staf ng, budget- ing/ nancial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of early childhood programs.
Employment opportunities include entrepreneurship and/or management of child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start and Head Start programs, and other programs.
CERTIFICATE - C55850
FALL SEMESTER 1
Pre x Number Title
EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4004 EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I 3003
Totals 7007
Class Lab Clinical Credit
SPRING SEMESTER 1
EDU 131 EDU 153 EDU 262
Child, Family and Community Health, Safety and Nutrition Early Childhood Administration II Totals
Total Semester Hour Credits: 16
FACULTY
Linda Aiken, Program Coordinator lindaa@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4220 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4220
3 00 3 3 00 3 3 00 3 9009
Sheri Turk
sturk@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4210 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4210
2019-20 Catalog