EDUC250 Early Childhood Program Organization and Administration

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Education

1. Course Number and Title

   EDUC250 Early Childhood Program Organization and Administration

2. Number of Credits

   3 credits

3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

   2250

4. Prerequisites

   Experience as a Director or Assistant Director of a child care center or permission of the Education Coordinator.

   Corequisites

   None

5. Other Pertinent Information

6. Catalog Course Description

   This course is designed for individuals currently working as directors in the early childhood field or for those who are preparing for administrative positions. Topics include local, state, national regulations and standards; program evaluation; effective supervision, mentoring of staff members; staff evaluation techniques; cultural sensitivity; and communicating with the community.

7. Required Course Content and Direction

   1. Learning Goals:

   2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

   3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

   4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

8. Teaching Methods Employed

Review/Approval Date -5/15/08