The Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate is designed for students who would like to run their own business in early childhood or work as program directors, assistant directors, or lead teachers in an early childhood setting. Individuals will graduate with a strong background in early childhood and early childhood administration. For current early childhood program professionals, this certificate will increase your leadership abilities and help you take your early childhood program to the next level.
A background check is required for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Multicultural Education practicum courses which are required for the successful completion of this degree or certificate
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Career Opportunities
A certificate in Early Childhood Program Administration is intended for students interested in becoming an early childhood center director, assistant director, or running a home-based child care program. For professionals currently in the field, this certificate will enhance their ability to run a high quality early childcare program. Students pursuing this certificate are encouraged to complete the Early Childhood Multicultural Education associates degree with a concentration in Program Administration.
Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.
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