ECED 230 - Early Childhood Admin (3)

This course emphasizes the director’s responsibility for administrative leadership roles in child development and education programs. The course covers business and interpersonal skills needed to successfully implement an effective program for young children and their families. Students will learn practical information for all aspects of directing a program, including funding and budgeting, selecting, training, and supervising staff, housing the program, purchasing equipment, and working with children and parents. Accrediting and licensing an early childhood center and carrying out program evaluation and quality improvement strategies will be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): ECED 107 - Early Childhood Curriculum (3)