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Associates in Occupational Science Degree
in Program
Management
Program Design & Management (PDM) -
Management
The Associates in Occupational Science in Program Management
with a concentration on Management is designed to
provide the student with the knowledge,
theory and techniques of management in
both private and public organizations.
Upon completion, students will be
prepared for an entry-level management
position, advancement in their current
position, or transfer to a four-year
program.
Current Head Start employment is
required.
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Learning
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Upon successful
completion of all program
requirements, graduates will be
able to: |
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of
management, human resources,
performance standards, and Head
Start |
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Organize thoughts and ideas and
communicate, using proper
professional writing techniques
as well as verbal presentation
skills, in a manner that can be
easily understood in Head Start
environment |
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Demonstrate a responsible
attitude in relationships with
staff, family, management,
policy groups and local
community partners and leaders |
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Solve problems
related to various aspects of
management including fiscal,
finance and operations |
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Understand and
practice managerial functions of
planning, organizing, leading
and directing, as well as the
nature and responsibilities of
the changing roles of Head Start
managers |
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Have a working
knowledge of
Performance Standards, Head
Start Act and how to develop
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plans, including health,
disabilities, education,
professional development and
program design. |
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Demonstrate an
ability to define management
problems, examine alternatives,
decide on the best course of
action, and submit written
reports to directors and board. |
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Develop an
understanding of the
decision-making process and
demonstrate effective, ethical
and legal decision making |
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Develop a
personal philosophy of Head
Start goals, and Head Start
Management Initiative, enabling
the graduate student to perform
as a manager, coach, leader,
staff specialist or as a team
member |
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Develop an
understanding of the nature of
change, how to manage change and
how to adapt to the accelerating
Head Start environment |
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Demonstrate a
knowledge and use of technology
as it applies to Head Start
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Program Length
All courses are five weeks in length,
three credits unless specified
otherwise.
HS University students are Head Start
working adults who can earn their
degrees at their own pace and on their
own schedule. Most students attend
part-time, and the normal time to
complete this program is 3.1 years.
Program Cost
Cost information for HS University
program is available at
http://www.hsuniversity.org/cost_fees.html.
The tuition and fees for the entire
program, at current tuition rates, are
$35,550. The total estimated cost
for books and supplies for the entire
program is $3,000.
For those HR managers setting up
professional development budgets, a
student should plan for approximately
$11,000.00 per year for individual
professional development/degree cost.
Program Course of Study
The following list a suggested course of
study by semester. Please contact
your advisor and student representative
for an individual Professional
Development Plan (Plans consist of a
detailed program of study requirement
and Proposal for Tuition payment).
Students must complete an application
and pay application fee in order to
receive Professional Development Plans
of Study.
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Course
of Study |
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First
Semester |
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MGT1131 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
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CIS1101 |
Intro to Computer Management |
3 |
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MGT1350 |
Critical Thinking: Strategies in
Decision Making |
3 |
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MGT1201 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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ENG1101 |
Composition |
3 |
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Second
Semester |
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MGT3330 |
Management: Theory, Practice and
Application |
3 |
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ACC2112 |
Principles of Accounting |
3 |
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MGT2134 |
Employment Law |
3 |
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MGT2231 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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MKT2238 |
Public Relations |
3 |
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Third
Semester |
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MGT2249 |
Quality Management and
Productivity |
3 |
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ENG2102 |
Composition & Literature |
3 |
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MGT2244 |
Anti-Bias Issues in Head Start
Programs |
3 |
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COM1101 |
Communicating with families |
3 |
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COM2221 |
Dealing with Conflict |
3 |
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Fourth
Semester |
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MGT3341 |
Policy and Procedural
Development |
3 |
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MGT4449 |
Quality Management in Service
Areas |
3 |
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MGT4480 |
Program Analysis and Statistics:
Quality Standards Measurement |
3 |
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PSY2253 |
Multicultural Issues in Head
Start |
3 |
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SOC2535 |
Ethics: Social Services and
Family Responsibility |
3 |
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Fifth
Semester |
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PDM1101 |
Community Assessment: Planning
for Quality |
3 |
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FSW1101 |
Customer Service: Being Family
Friendly |
3 |
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PDM2101 |
Program Monitoring and
Self-Assessment: Monitoring for
Quality |
3 |
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GEN___ |
General Course
______________________ |
3 |
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GEN___ |
General Course
______________________ |
3 |
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Sixth
Semester |
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PDM4101 |
Head Start
Policy and Procedural
Development |
3 |
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PDM3312 |
Protocol: Preparing for
On-site Reviews |
3 |
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PDM4202 |
PIR Reporting: Maintaining
Appropriate Reporting Measures |
3 |
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GEN___ |
General Course
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3 |
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GEN___ |
General Course
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3 |
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Total Credits Needed:
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90 |
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Occupations
The following US Department of Labor
Standard Occupational Classification
(SOC) codes and occupational titles
are disclosed pursuant to US Department
of Education regulations.
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