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Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

Business Social Sciences Div CLC - College of Lake County

Subject

ECE

Course Number

270

Course Title

Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

Course Description

This course is intended for students who are interested in becoming or who are currently serving as leaders of early childhood programs (directors, assistant directors, program coordinators). The course will acquaint students with the organization, regulation, management, and evaluation of programs serving young children. Course content includes staff management including staff selection, mentoring, supervision, and evaluation; parent and community relationships; children’s educational programming; safety, design, and arrangement of the physical environment; use of technology; advocacy. Issues of culture and diversity are explored, as well as strategies for respectful communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with families and the community.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Number Of Credits

3

PCS Code

1.2

Requirements

Prerequisite: ECE 121, ECE 124 or EDU 124, and 9 additional credit hours in Early Childhood Education (all with grades C or better).

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