Early Childhood Leadership Certificate

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective director or administrator of a high-quality early childhood program by getting an Early Childhood Leadership Certificate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Completing this program will earn you a National Director Credential from the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

The certificate is available fully online and may be taken as part of the Master of Science in Early Childhood Education at UHCL or as a stand-alone certificate.

By completing this certification, you will:

• Be recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as having met the director qualification for NAEYC program accreditation
• Meet the education requirement to become a licensed director in the state of Texas and can apply for your Texas Child-Care Centers Director’s certificate
• Meet the 4-star Director Qualifications for the Texas Rising Star quality rating and improvement system for Texas Early Childhood programs
• Demonstrate to employers that you possess a strong commitment and expertise in early childhood leadership