Why an HS University's Credential is the Best in Head Start?

Being the best you can be!  Qualifications that exceed all others!

The true value of an education is where it can take you. At HS University, we strive to make education work around your schedule to help you succeed as a program as well as a student. We offer flexible scheduling with the option to attend classes from your desk at work, via online, or at a conference campus location near you. Having a credential or license from HS University makes all the difference.  HSU's programs are recognized by Federal teams as exemplary models that can implement comprehensive, innovative and targeted approaches to enhance program service. The only credential and license programs designed for Head Start professionals designed for Head Start professionals. HS University's programs include:

Administrator Credential-The Administrative Credential is a "training certification" of skilled professionals. Participants learn to access leadership skills. (This is a 12 week program)

Supervisor Credential-The Supervisor Credential is designed to be a "plus" feature of certifying abilities and represents exceptional skill level.  It builds upon the Administrator Credential and is an "academic certification" of qualification of skilled professionals.  Participants at this level practical tips, techniques and solutions needed for supervisory success. This level focuses on the unique challenges you face everyday as a manager or supervisor and offers solutions to help managers and supervisors build solid foundation for approaching challenges of how to work through staff conflict and difficult behaviors as well as confidentiality. Student must complete a 90 hour student practicum. (This is a 24 week program.) Prerequisite: An HS University Administrative or a credential from another accredited college or university.

Management License-Managers are the linking pin between program mission and execution, the number one determinant of staff satisfaction.  Yet, they are often unprepared for the demands of their role.  The Management License equips managers with the ideas and skills that create success and high performance.  A Management License is a "collegiate diploma." It is a post-secondary academic process of establishing the qualifications of skilled professionals in Head Start.Candidates with a Management License has the ability to train and credential other staff. It focuses on the importance of management quality and demonstrates how the achievement of quality management systems depends on shared Head Start values and an exemplary management team. Students must complete a train the trainer course and a 120 clock hour student practicum. (This is a 36 week program.) Prerequisite: An HS University Administrative or a Supervisor Credential or a current credential from another accredited college or university or equivalent knowledge.

 

The credential and license program is a major effort initiated by HS University to improve the quality of Head Start employee trainings by improving, evaluating and recognizing competence in job performance. Using the Head Start Program performance standards as our curricula, HS University's credential and  license program focuses on defining the obtaining valuable performance service strategies through training and hands on learning. Skill mastery and regulations assessment is the foundation of our certificate and credential program. The program is comprised of three levels of academic attainment. Each level builds upon another to ensure consistent skill mastery.  As a candidate, you can acquire a performance level of competency that will match your current responsibilities or a future management/trainer position.  When you enroll in our program,  advancement into Head Start management is expected. 

Our credential and license programs are designed for employee advancement and professional recognition.  As you advance either by added responsibility or a job change, your newly acquired skill level and competency based job performance makes those transitions effortless.  Because all our trainings are based upon the Head Start performance standards, HS University guarantees federal compliance.  These standards serve as the University's means of measuring Head Start employee comprehension through curriculum based examinations..

 A credential or license will only be awarded if you have demonstrated competency through stringent course training and examination.  As you obtain a credential or license status you will begin to receive professional recognition through regional, state and national notification and invitation.

The programs are an opportunity to earn professional recognition beyond post secondary education or help in the completion of a degree program. A license is the next progression in an employee's professional career.  Beyond the educational degree, a professional license denotes professional commitment and achievement and represents a "plus" feature of advanced education,  knowledge and experience that meets or exceeds excellence at the national level. Professional workers agree to a critical review process that includes evaluation of the candidate's educational preparation, supervised fieldwork, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and examination.