ECED 5336 - Administration and Management of Programs for Young Children I

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 1100
In this course, students will examine their leadership role in their early childhood programs and will be introduced to a model of facilitative leadership as a way to empower staff to support shared decision making. Students will be introduced to the components of effective management and identify effective employment practices and a comprehensive model for supervising staff and promoting their ongoing professional development. Students will develop and practice the necessary skills to nurture a positive work climate that promotes peak performance and strategies for promoting and maintaining a positive public image. This course is part of the Early Childhood Leadership Certificate. Only students pursuing this certificate may enroll in this course. This course has an additional course fee that will be applied towards the National Director’s Credential.