NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    Feb 08, 2025  
NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog
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EDEC 1200 - Administration in Early Childhood Programs


This course provides students with the basic principles and working knowledge of business and programmatic elements of early childhood program operations. Through review of state regulations and national standards of high-quality early childhood programming, students will examine procedures for establishing and managing programs including fiscal and human resources, developmentally appropriate planning, and collaborating with families, school districts, and communities. Designed for current and future directors of childcare/child development centers, Head Start programs, and community-based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs, this course provides foundational knowledge and opportunities for applications in practice. Field hours will be required.
Prerequisites: Complete the following courses with a C or better in: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood Education , EDEC 1100/1105 Observation and Guidance of Young Children Lecture and Lab, EDEC 2000 Engaging Families in Early Childhood Settings and EDEC 1300/1305 Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children Lecture and Lab
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter



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