Early Childhood Education Services...

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

• Each program is 12-36 weeks in length, the courses are offered in pairs, or "blocks," designed to complement each other. In these programs, emphasis alternates weekly between in class, reading and online discussion six week and a work project the next.

HS University offers the following credential/license programs to enrolled students.
	Early Chldhood Education Administrator Credential
	Early Childhood Education Supervisor Credential
	Early Childhood Education Management License

• In order to earn a administrator or Supervisor credential or become a licensed professional, students must complete the required courses, a portfolio, a prior learning assessment and a formal observation to be submitted to the Council for Professional Recognition (http://www.cdacouncil.org/) for review.

• These courses prepares students to:

  Bring a strong developmental perspective to their work with young children and families Support second-language learners and children with special needs Create opportunities to examine and reflect on their teaching Improve classroom practice and learning environments through hands-on activities Improve classroom practice and learning environments through hands-on activities Strengthen connections between their centers and children's homes Build a repertoire of skills and resources to assist parents in caring effectively for their children

  Requirements of program:

  For a admistrator credential, a student must complete 15 units or 5 credit hours of training;

  For a supervisor credential, a student must complete 30 units or 10 credit hours of training

  To become a licensed professional, a student must complete 45 units or 15 credit hours of training;

  All students must also:

  -- Complete120 clock hours of fieldwork in the disabilities service area

  -- Complete online examination and documentation process

  -- Complete a Prior Learning Assessment portfolio packet

  -- Pay license fee (License fees are determined by state in which student resides)

  -- Professional Resource file presented to the Council for Professional Recognition

  -- Complete the award review process

  Professional Resource File

  Each course has been designed so that the CDA credential competencies will be demonstrated through hands on assignments, enabling each student to build the required portfolio is made toward the CDA Certificate.  For students seeking CDA status, this file will consist of 17 resource items. All assignments given throughout the courses are complied to create the final Professional Resource File.

  Admission Criteria

  Candidates for admission to the credential program must be employed in a Head Start program (Working 20 hours or more) and possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Candidates must complete an application for admission and an eligibility assessment form and register for a 2 day credential event or a 6 week online credential event.

  Application Deadline

   

  The deadline for Fall #1 session is September.  Classes begins every 6 weeks.

   

  Some Courses Available - All courses are online

  Course #	Description	Credits
  ECE100	Head Start Child Development Birth - 5 Years	3
  ECE200	Observing and Recording the Development of HS Children	3
  ECE300	Inclusive Curriculum and Learning Environments	3
  ECE400	Head Start Program Planning and Family Transitions	3
  ECE401	Child Development Associate Preparation Process with Council	3
  ECE000	Child Development Services Programs	5-15

• Why do I need a credential/license?
• Being a credential/license Child Development professional makes all the difference.  Child Development workers who want recognition for their professional achievement and who want to unlock new career paths come to HS University for their credentials.

• What is an Early Childhood Education credential/license?
• Obtaining a Early Childhood Education credential/license is the next progression in a Head Start Early Childhood Education worker's professional career.  Beyond the educational degree, a professional credential/license denotes professional commitment and achievement and represents a "plus" feature of certifying knowledge and experience that meets or exceeds excellence in health services at the national level.  Professional education workers agree to a critical review process that includes evaluation of the candidate's educational preparation, practice experience and peer review of observable skills and abilities.
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• Why obtain a credential/license?
• Having a Early Childhood Education Credential/License means you:

1. --Become a part of the most widely recognized work organization in the nation

1. --Are recognized as having in-depth knowledge, proven work experience, leadership capacity, competence and dedication to the education work profession
2. --Agree to a critical review process that strives to measure adherence to a Code of Ethics, Standards of Continuing Education and in-depth practicum in the area of health service specialized management practices
3. --Help Head Start programs develop a high quality, leadership skills within their program and develop systems and methodologies to ensure excellence in service.