ECD 370 - Administration I - Programs in Early Childhood Education

Credits 3
Course designed to strengthen students' knowledge of the various aspects related to owning and operating an early education program. Key concepts covered in this course include understanding of the diverse early childhood program types and services provided to young children and families. Students will increase their knowledge of program planning and management of early learning programs. Students will strengthen their ability to interpret and apply program regulations, policies and procedures to a variety of early education settings. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to budget and financially plan for high quality early childhood education programs. This course meets three of the six administration semester units required for the Site Supervisor Permit and the Program Director permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.