Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate

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Program Description

The purpose of the Early Childhood Program Administration certificate program is to provide the necessary skills to administer and manage a child-care business anywhere in Georgia, and to provide a career path for people working in the field who wish to move into administration. The courses are embedded in the existing program management concentration of the degree. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 2 Semester Minimum)

View the Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Child care center director or assistant director

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (9 Credits)

ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2320 - Program Administration and Facility Management Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2322 - Personnel Management Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 9

Suggested First Semester classes:

ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2320 - Program Administration and Facility Management Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

* ECCE 2320 and ECCE 2322 may be taken in any order. ECCE 2320 is offered fall semester and ECCE 2322 is offered spring semester.