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Early Childhood Ed Director / Specialized Diploma

This program is intended for students that already hold a credentialin Teacher Education and are currently employed and/or plan to moveinto a director or assistant director position. The primary purpose ofthis program is to enhance knowledge and skills for Early ChildhoodDirectors/Administrators. This specialized credit diploma programqualifies as the PA Pathways Director Core Certificate Program.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • demonstrate a strong foundation in the fundamentals of child development, early childhood and school age care and education.
  • demonstrate a strong understanding of basic business and management knowledge.
  • demonstrate leadership through active engagement inprofessional endeavors beyond the daily management of a early childhoodcenter/program.
Summer
Credits
ECE 225
or EDU 210
 Early Childhood Prof Seminar
Behavior Mgmt & Guide		 3.00
ECE 230
 The Director with Vision 3.00
ECE 235
 Program Organization & Mgmt 3.00
Elective
 Education, Special Education or Early Childhood
Education, Business, Accounting, or
Computer/Technology		 6.00







 15.00