ECE254
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Early Childhood Education Practicum - Administrative
Business Social Sciences Div
CLC - College of Lake County
Subject
ECE
Course Number
254
Division
Course Title
Early Childhood Education Practicum - Administrative
Course Description
This course is a practicum designed for those individuals who are interested in serving as administrators or directors of early childhood programs. The focus of this practicum experience is the application of early childhood leadership strategies, administrative skills and knowledge. Students are supervised by a college instructor, while working closely with an assigned early childhood program administrator or director. Course assignments are focused on program assessment and improvement, staff training, parent education, and fiscal and business management. The student will be supervised by a qualified director for 300 documented hours as mandated by the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Director Credential - Level I. Other requirements for this Illinois Director Credential also apply. See Department Chair for further information.
Minimum Credit Hours
4
Maximum Credit Hours
4
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Number Of Credits
4
PCS Code
1.2
Requirements
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other course requirements for Administration and Leadership of Early Childhood Education Certificate 25EF; Overall G.P.A. of 2.5; and Consent of Department Chair 60 days prior to enrollment.