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Credential Programs
Program Management
(Management) -
Specialist (15 units)
The
Credentialed
Specialist
(CS)
program is designed as a valid and reliable
measure of the candidates understanding of the Head Start
regulations. Candidates enrolled in this
Credential program acquire a skill set of the best
practices and procedural methods for implementing Head
Start
regulations. A Credentialed
Specialist
(CS)
is a Head Start professional who is
responsible for collecting, reporting, managing and
monitoring daily compliance issues in a content area.
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 3 months to complete and requires 15 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
$1495.
Program Course of Study
The following list a suggested course of
study. Students must complete 5
credits/ 15 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) 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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