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Associates in Occupational Science Degree Program

 

Program Management - ERSEA

 

The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Program Management includes an ERSEA core curriculum in addition to all the specialized courses.  This two year program is designed to equip the student with the experience and skills needed to work with families and children in a Head Start environment.  Current Head Start employment is required.

 

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
1.	Identify a variety of current and historical theoretical approaches to ERSEA
2.	Identify and assess the elements that determine quality in ERSEA processes
3.	Establish community-based effective practices and procedures for identifying needs based on social, education, health, nutrition and in-crisis situations
4.	Exhibit knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding eligibility of children birth through five, based on methods used for documenting age and income requirement and accurate record keeping
5.	Maintain a level of expertise in order to develop and implement procedures that facilitate active encouragement and participation of eligible children within the community
6.	Establish and implement policies and procedures to identify children and families with high needs in areas of education, nutrition, health and in-crisis situation
7.	Encourage program participation by providing opportunities through enrollment
8.	Maintain consistent child development by providing active daily participation through attendance
9.	Ensure effective program operation through on-going evaluation and improvement efforts
10	Effectively utilize an array of tools and processes to systematically identify and enroll children with disabilities
11	Understand and monitor the link between program design and eligibility and its effect on enrollment, recruitment, selection and attendance

 

Program Information

 

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.

 

Course of Study
First Semester
PDM1101	Understanding Eligibility	3
PDM1102	Maintaining Full Enrollment	3
PDM1025	Community Assessment: Defining Quality	3
COM1101	Communicating with Families	3
PDM1404	Protocol: Managing Compliance	3
Second Semester
PDM2105	Implementing ERSEA Systems	3
PDM2132	Monitoring and Reporting for ERSEA Effectiveness	3
PDM403	Monitoring & Self-Assessment	3
PDM406	Annual Reporting: Meeting Yearly Mandates	3
PDM301	ERSEA Training Methodologies	3
Third Semester
PDM321	ERSEA Management in Head Start	3
MGT421	Strategy Formulation and Implementation	3
ERS101	Eligibility Application Management	3
MGT350	Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making	3
GEN300	Skills for Professional Development	3
Fourth Semester
MGT330	Management: Theory, Practice and Application	3
MGT341	Policy and Procedures Development	3
CIS319	Database and Family Information Management	3
MGT449	Quality Management in Service Areas	3
MGT480	Program Analysis and Statistics: Quality Standards Measurement	3
Fifth Semester
PDM1101	Community Assessment: Planning for Quality	3
FSW1101	Customer Service: Being Family Friendly	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
Sixth Semester
PDM4101	Head Start Policy and Procedural Development	3
PDM3312	Protocol:  Preparing for On-site Reviews	3
PDM4202	PIR Reporting:  Maintaining Appropriate Reporting Measures	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
	Total Credits Needed:	90

 

 

Occupations

The following US Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to US Department of Education regulations.

 

Title	Link	SOC Code
Manager	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc113011.htm	11-3011
Education Administration	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119039.htm	11-9039
Managers, All Others	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119199.htm	11-9199

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