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Credential Programs
Program Management
(Management) -
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 management services.
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 family services
area within a Head Start program.
The specialist credential process usually takes about
6 months to complete and requires 30 units.
The credential in
Program Management is designed for
students who want a concentration in the areas
of management in Head Start.
Credits earned can be used for transfer into the
Associates in Science degree - Management program.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements,
graduates will be able to:
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Demonstrate
basic knowledge of management, human
resources, program design, facilities
management and fiscal management
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Demonstrate
a responsible attitude in relationships
with employers, fellow employees, teams
and the internal and external
organization influences. |
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Solve fiscal
problems related to accounting, finance
and operations |
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Understand
and practice the four managerial
functions of planning, organizing,
leading and controlling, as well as the
nature and responsibilities of the
changing roles of managers. |
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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
working knowledge of planning, including
self-assessment, community assessment,
risk assessment, erroneous payment and
grant management. |
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Demonstrate
an ability to define management
problems, examine alternatives, decide
on the best course of action, and submit
a written report to executive directors,
boards and policy groups. |
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Develop a
personal philosophy of management,
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 global environment |
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Demonstrate
a knowledge and use of technological
innovations as they apply to management |
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Develop an
ability to interpret and choose the
appropriate follow-up on management
information from various sources such as
financial statements, annual reports and
publications |
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Demonstrate
an understanding of the competitive
pressures brought by effectiveness,
efficiency and innovation issues on
organizations |
Program Length
All courses are five days or one week in length,
5 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 |
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PDM101 |
Program
Management (Management) Specialist Course |
10 |
4 |
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PDM102 |
Program
Management (Management) Specialist Credential |
15 |
5 |
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40-101C |
Exam Level I
& II |
5 |
1 |
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PDM201 |
Program
Management (Management) Administrator Course |
10 |
4 |
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PDM102 |
Program
Management (Management) Administrator Credential |
15 |
5 |
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40-101C |
Exam Level III
& IV |
5 |
1 |
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