Early Childhood Administration, A.A.S.
The Early Childhood Administration degree prepares students for employment in the management of early childhood and school-age programs. Students acquire the skills and knowledge to administrate programs serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. This program includes the courses in the Administration of an Early Childhood Center certificate. Upon successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for the Gateways Illinois Director’s Credential Level 1 and ECE Credential Level 2. This degree program requires a minimum of 64 credits in program requirements, program electives, and general education in the courses listed below.
Courses
- ECEC 1100 — Intro to the Early Childhood Profession 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 1101 — Growth & Development of the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 1102 — Child Guidance Practices 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 1116 — Care Infant Toddler & Two-Year Child I 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 1163 — Practicum: At-Risk Early Childhood Prog 1 Credit Hour
- ECEC 2210 — The Young Child With Special Needs 2 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2211 — Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2221 — Early Childhood Administration Practicum 4 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2245 — Preschool Methods of Intentional Teaching and Learning 4 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2251 — Curriculum Planning for the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2252 — Child/Family/Community Relations & Resources 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2254 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Program Operations 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2255 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Practices & Procedures 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2256 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Staff, Families, & Children 3 Credit Hours
- MATH 1100 — Business Mathematics 3 Credit Hours