Implement High-Quality Early Childhood Education Programs That Meet the Needs of Diverse Populations
If you are interested in business, marketing and finance, as well as working with young children and their families in childcare centers and other settings, you can find a rewarding career in early childhood administration, with increasing job opportunities.
This certificate will give you the qualifications you need to implement high-quality early childhood education programs that meet the needs of diverse populations and to be a leader in the field, advocating for children, parents, teachers and the profession.
The specialized curriculum is designed for administrators who work in childcare centers as well as preschools, community centers, healthcare settings, or in non-profits or social service agencies.
Students will learn to design and implement a financial plan, as well as a marketing plan, appropriate for a childcare center. After completing the certificate, they will be able to evaluate and implement high-quality early childhood programs and will demonstrate knowledge of business and financial strategies related to childcare management, including writing for external funding. They will also demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality when working with children and families.
There are 12 credit hours in the Early Childhood Administration undergraduate certificate program. You can enroll in the program without prior college coursework, or a degree. The specialized curriculum will prepare you for many careers that make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Develop or sharpen your skills in leadership, business management, marketing, fundraising, and professional ethics through an early childhood lens.