Early Childhood Director

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College Credit Certificate

The Early Childhood Director certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for administrative work in Early Childhood settings. Emphasis is placed on the unique role of the Early Childhood Program director and the education of young children. This program is designed for students with a BA/BS or AA/AAS in other fields and wish to work as Early Childhood Directors.

Required Program of Study

See Curriculum Guide
Course Number Semester Course Title Credits
ORI102 Fall College Success Strategies 2
ECE115 Integrated Arts in EC 3
ECE105 Early Childhood Professional 3
ECE140 Health, Safety, & Physical Education 3
ECE--- EC Elective 3
ECE120 Spring Observation & Assessment of Young Children 3
ECE227 Infant & Toddler Care 3
ECE235 Program Leadership 3
ECE261 Family & School Relations 3
ECE--- EC Elective 3
ECE 290 Co Op Education 3
Total Credit Hours Required for the Program 32

For further information, contact the Program Coordinator.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Plan and set up an environment designed to support and encourage the development of the creative process in inclusive early care and education settings.
  • Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in early childhood education.
  • Develop and implement health, safety, and nutrition policies that comply with regulatory standards.
  • Apply knowledge of infant/toddler development including the unique program needs to develop age appropriate curriculum and environment.
  • Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic issues, issues of attachment and family structures on the development of the child.
  • Demonstrate managerial and supervisor skills required for day to day operations of early care and education settings.
  • Evaluate the role of leadership and advocacy for public policy issues related to children and their families.
  • Utilize the Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Education to demonstrate the development of a professional attitude.
  • Apply knowledge of communication skills in relationship to organizational management and leadership.

Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.



Gainful Employment Information


Program Statistics
Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies *Completion Rate *Placement Rate *Title IV Loans SUB *Title IV Loans USUB
$4,128 $1,800 No Students N/A No Students No Students

All Community Education Programs (all programs listed excepting the LPN program) also require a $20 Administrative fee. Some other programs have prerequisits which involve fees (such as criminal reports and physical examinations) which are also not listed.

*Completion Rates are calculated using students who were registered and owed in full for classes. Students are considered to have completed the program as long as they receive their certification or degree within 150% of the published length of time required for the program.

*Placement Rates are calculated using students who received certification and obtained "gainful employment" in their field of certification within 180 days of receiving their certification, and remained employed for at least 13 weeks.

*Title IV Loans the amounts shown are the mean average RACC students borrowed during persuit of certification in the specific program listed.

Occupations By Program
CIP and Program SOC Code Occupation Name Program Length
19.0708
Early Childhood Director		 25-1192.00 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 1 year (32 credits)
25-2011.00 Prescholl Teachers, Except Special Education