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Early Childhood Administration

Certificate, Online, On Campus

Early Child Ed WEB 1

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Administration curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children.

Employment Opportunities:

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.

ONLINE PROGRAM INFORMATION: Surry offers this program online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

Program Contacts:

Kayla Norman

Lead Instructor - Education

Certificate Curriculum

EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
EDU-261 Early Childhood Administration I 3
EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community 3
EDU-262 Early Childhood Administration II 3

Total credits needed to graduate: 16 Hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and explain the multiple interacting influences that impact learning and development among young children.
  • Identify and explain the important and complex characteristics of children's families and communities.
  • Identify and employ a variety of assessment tools that promote development and learning in young children.
  • Design and implement activities that promote development and learning between children and families.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct as members of the early childhood profession.

Program Costs

Certificate In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $1,299.00 $4,371.00
Books and Supplies $440.75 $440.75
Total Cost $1,739.75 $4,811.75

Related Programs

Program Name Program Type Delivery Method
Early Childhood Education Diploma \ Certificate \ Dual Enrollment Online \ On Campus
Early Childhood Education: B-K Licensure Transfer Track Degree Online \ On Campus
Early Childhood Education: B-K Non-Licensure Transfer Track Degree Online \ On Campus
Early Childhood Education: Career Ready Non-Transfer Track Degree Online \ On Campus
Infant and Toddler Care Certificate \ Dual Enrollment Online \ On Campus

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