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This certificate program is designed for working professionals with a degree to courses providing the foundation for operating a child care business. Students will study leadership and management skills necessary to successfully administer an early childhood program.
In this program, you will study methods in enrollment, budgeting, legal issues, supervision, and communication skills in working with families, staff, community, and related professionals in an early childcare setting.
Job Outlook
1,473 Jobs (2020)
+12.2% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
This program is designed for people who are currently working in the field but need need additional education in order to pursue a management position or administrative career. This program will provide students with the leadership and management skills necessary to successfully administer an early childhood care program. Upon completion of this one-semester program, you will be prepared for a career as a child care center director. Students who do not already have a degree should consider enrolling in one of Iowa Western’s Early Childhood degree programs.
Wages
- Iowa
- Entry: $8.55
- Average: $10.73
- Experienced: $11.82
Metro
- Entry: $11.37
- Average: $14.44
- Experienced: $17.63
First Semester | ||||
| ECE 103 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECE 244 - Early Childhood Guidance with Lab | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECE 133 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECE 221 - Infant/Toddler Care and Education | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECE 153 - Early Childhood Curriculum I with Lab | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 17.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the early childhood profession.
- Demonstrate and understanding of the skills needed for the administration of an early childhood program.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental business and legal principles which impact the administration of an early childhood program.
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