Administrator Credential Program

Offered in English or Spanish | The Administrator Credential features the following six, three-credit courses:

Administration/Supervision in Early Childhood Programs

This course represents an overview of the roles and responsibilities of administrators of various early care and education programs and the groups with whom they have relationships, with an emphasis on quality.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Operations Management in Early Childhood Programs

You’ll be introduced to systems and operations theory and the identification of concepts, processes, systems, and policies involved in the internal management of early child care and education programs. Apply this knowledge to plans for the improvement of these necessary systems and the development of standard operating procedures.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Financial Management and Planning in Early Childhood Programs

Develop knowledge of the principles of sound financial management and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Early Childhood Programs and the External Environment

Examine the external factors and relationships that provide constraints and opportunities which affect an organization’s quality and ability to survive. You will learn to predict supply and demand, marketing, licensing and required regulations, funding, accreditation, external evaluation, collaboration with community organizations and agencies, public policy issues in early care and education, advocacy, and working for public policy changes.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

La credencial del administrador en español

La credencial del administrador le ayudará a desarrollar las habilidades y las capacidades necesitadas por los administradores y los directores ser acertada. La credencial del administrador es de seis cursos, con una secuencia de 18 créditos.

Go.UWPlatt.edu/Administrator-Spanish

Las fechas de inicio de cada curso se pueden encontrar en las páginas 6 y 7.

Best Practices for Children and Families in Early Childhood Programs

This course covers child care as a family-friendly community and the integration of child growth and development principles into all aspects of an early childhood program. Learn how to establish and maintain quality in the program and how to develop partnerships with families. It also discusses multicultural and anti-bias approaches in curriculum, space design, and equipment.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Administrative Seminar— Capstone Course

This course is designed to prepare participants to receive their credential as a child care administrator. Focus is on the integration and application of the concepts and skills acquired in the first five courses as demonstrated in the development of a major project by each student.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

For more information or to register, visit Go.UWPlatt.edu/Administrator.

Eight-week courses start all year long. See pages 6 and 7 for course start dates.