SED 262 - Child Care Administration (Education)

3 Credit(s)

The course examines studies of and experiences in the planning and administration of developmentally appropriate early care and education programs. Topics covered include developing leadership and communication skills for effectively administering and supervising an early care program, creating policies and procedures, explaining legal issues which impact programs, interviewing and hiring new personnel, conducting professional development for staff and families, managing change, grant writing, and planning and evaluating fiscal responsibilities. Spring semester. Twenty practicum hours are required. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification form) required.

Prerequisite(s): SED 202 and SED 206.