Why do I need a Credential or License?

Centers of Excellence requires highly qualified staff

The true value of an education is where it can take you as a program and as a student. 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 from HS University makes all the difference.  HS University's credential is recognized by Federal teams as exemplary models that can implement comprehensive, innovative and targeted approaches to enhance program services.  Having an HSU credential means you can produce positive, measurable outcomes for school readiness, family support, children's health, child development and staff competency.

The credential signifies that a student has enrolled, attended and successfully completed the requirements of a specific area.  In order to complete a credential program, all students must complete the Credential Core Requirements.

Why do I need a license?

HSU's license is recognized by Federal teams as exemplary models that can implement comprehensive, innovative and targeted approaches to enhance program services. Plus license candidates can train and credential their office staff.  Being a license professional gives you "permission to practice." This is beneficial to your program. As a license professional you have access to all updates, training opportunities and requirements to meet Federal, State and local regulations.  A license means "you are certified and trained" to manage Federal review teams as well as on-site visits to you program.  Read More

 

As licensed professionals, you become an HS University Official Curriculum Trainer. Trainers are the premier technical and instructional experts in training and technical assistance services and Head Start regulations. Trainers are able to administer HS University's Official Curriculum (HSOC) exams as well as work as field consultants. All licensed professionals must adhere to the trainer's professional code of ethics and sign a trainer's agreement form. All consulting work must utilize our official curriculum as well as purchase courseware manuals.  When you join this exclusive group of training and technical assistance professionals, you reap the benefits of training certification, including access to the complete library of official training outlines, agendas, forms; substantial discounts on training manuals, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentations; readiness resources and access to a members-only online community; and invitations to exclusive events and programs.that will allow you to perform trainings for your program staff.   The license program is 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 advance 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. The license signifies that a student has enrolled, attended and successfully completed the requirements of a specific area.  In order to complete a credential program, all students must complete the Credential Core Requirements. Read More