Credential Programs
Early Childhood
Education Administrator (30
units)
The
Credentialed Administrator
(CA)
program
is designed
for professionals who are responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring regulations in a Head Start environment.
Candidates
enrolled in this program typically have 1
to 5
years experience administering a Head Start component area.
Due to the in-depth nature of this program level, candidates
should be knowledgeable about Head Start policies and
requirements in accordance to
the Federal regulations. The Credentialed Administrator program
is designed as a valid and reliable
measure of the candidates ability to design, develop and
implement Head Start systems. Candidates of the CA program will
acquire extensive knowledge of State regulations that
directly impact a program's ability to maintain
compliance. Candidates enrolled in this
credentialing program acquire a skill set which consist of
the best practices and procedural methods for
implementing regulations and handling Head Start
compliance during a federal review.
A credential at
HS University is an "educational process" of
establishing the qualifications of professionals
in Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant Head
Start, American Indian/Alaska Native and Early
Childhood employees. The process consists
of the attainment of a specific skill level and
knowledge of regulations and the assessing of
the candidate's educational background and
experience. A license is then awarded to the
professional who meets the standards set for the
credential. It signifies that a student
has enrolled, attended and successfully
completed the requirements of a specific content
area within the Education Administration area.
The credential process usually takes about 6 months to complete and requires 30 credit
units.
The credential in
Education Management is designed for students
who want a concentration in the areas of
education management in Head Start.
Credits earned can be used for transfer into the
Associates in Science degree - Early Childhood
Education Management program.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements,
graduates will be able to:
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1. |
Identify a variety of current
and historical theoretical
approaches to Early Childhood
Education |
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2. |
Identify and assess the elements
that determine quality in an early
childhood setting |
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3. |
Articulate the beginnings of a
program's philosophy of Early
Childhood Education |
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4. |
Identify and
evaluate ethical issues that may
be encountered in the field of
Early Childhood Education |
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5. |
Plan, implement
and evaluate age appropriate and
individually appropriate
activities. Also plan
curriculum that is based on
child development knowledge
observations and assessments of
typical and atypical children
from culturally diverse
backgrounds |
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6. |
Create and
evaluate a learning environment
that supports children's
physical, social, emotional,
creative, language and cognitive
development |
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7. |
Identify and
apply positive approaches to
discipline that encourage
children to develop self-control
and self-esteem |
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8. |
Create strategies
that will support and maintain
positive, collaborative
relationships with families |
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9. |
Recognize current
issues and policies that affect
young children and their
families |
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10. |
Identify and
communicate effectively with
other professionals concerned
with supporting children's
development and well-being |
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11. |
Identify sources
and participate in opportunities
available for professional
growth |
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12. |
Demonstrate
competence in integrating theory
and practice in early childhood
programs serving diverse
populations of children and
their families |
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13. |
Reflect, analyze
and evaluate their teaching
practices in order to strengthen
their work with young children |
Program Length
All courses are five days or one week in length,
15 credits unless specified otherwise. HS University students are Head Start
working adults who can earn their
certificate at their own pace and on their
own schedule. Most students attend
part-time, and the normal time to
complete this program is 6 months.
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
$3445.
Program Course of Study
The following list a suggested course of
study. Students must complete 10
credits/ 30 units in order to earn a
certificate. 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 # |
Description |
Units |
Credits |
|
ECE101 |
Early
Childhood Education Specialist Course |
10 |
4 |
|
60-101C |
Exam - Early
Childhood Education |
5 |
1 |
|
ECE102 |
Early
Childhood Education Specialist Credential |
15 |
5 |
|
ECE201 |
Early
Childhood Education Administrator Course |
10 |
4 |
|
ECE202 |
Early
Childhood Education Administrator Credential |
15 |
5 |
|
60-201C |
Exam Level
III & IV |
5 |
1 |
