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Childcare Professional's Administrative certificate

Each online course is four credits and will provide the learner with new skills, insight into administration and leadership of childcare organizations, and systems thinking.

Participants may take one class, to explore a topic, or all the courses in a series to complete a certificate. There are no prerequisites to register for these classes, and students have the option of earning semester college credits or non-credit. 

The certificate includes the following classes:
LDR250 Leadership for Childcare Professionals
This course provides leaders and supervisors of early childhood programs with understanding of organizational culture and leadership styles. Using the concepts and examples discussed in the course, leaders can develop best practices to shape effective early childhood work environments.

FAS400 Family Systems
This course is an analysis of the family. It investigates the family as a system of relationships which interacts across the family life cycle. It includes a survey of current developments in the study of the family and an analysis of changes in American society and their influence on family life. Also included is a focus on marriage and family therapy from a systems framework.

SAC445 Management and Administration of Childcare Organizations
This course explores the issues of administrative management for childcare sites.  Issues of day-to-day mechanics, staff motivation and personal management readiness are parts of this course.

To find dates for the above classes, click on the Search for Classes link and choose Childcare Professional's Administrative Certificate from the Category drop down box. This online certificate is also available in face-to-face delivery onsite for schools and organizations. For more information contact 651-603-6268.




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