Early Childhood Education Management and Administration
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Early Childhood Education Management and Administration program is designed for students to gain foundational management and leadership skills as it applies to community-based services for child and family social service organizations. Students will examine management and leadership principles, leadership styles and their functions in addition to focusing on organizational culture and learning, work-place diversity, and employee motivation. Students will also become familiar with the processes for grant development, budget development, and risk management including cost control techniques. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education or an Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education are available.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Education
Academic Plan Code
5272N
Total credits required
9
Catalog Year
2023 - 2024
What You'll Learn
- Examine leadership strategies for building relationships with government and social services organizations to provide support for community development issues that affect young children and their families.
- Define the characteristics of an effective community-based child and family social service organization administrator/manager in support of a diverse workforce, the professional development of staff, and organizational structure and culture.
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a community-based child and family social service organization administrator/manager and how they differ from those of a leader.
- Examine leadership strategies for organizational and community change within the child and family studies profession.
- Explain the importance of fiscal accountability and risk management as it applies to early care and education, human service, and family service organizations.
- Describe government and private funding sources for early care and education, human service, and family service organizations.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
$32,930
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS206 | Child and Family Organizations: Management and Administration | 3 | ||
| CFS207 | Organization and Community Leadership in Child and Family Organizations | 3 | ||
| CFS208 | Child and Family Organizations: Fiscal Management and Grant Writing | 3 |
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://riosalado.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5272N-RSC06
Disclaimer
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.