Early Childhood (ECE) Leadership C.G.S.
This program offers a flexible, hybrid option for early childhood leaders to get credentialed in Early Childhood Leadership concentration area through coursework and internship experience.
Admission Requirements
1.Completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable fee.
2.Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
3. Resumé documenting all experience in early childhood education. Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in early care and education.
4. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in professional coursework.
5.Three candidate reference forms accompanied by letters of recommendation. If relevant, recommendations should include experience related to early childhood education, and/or related field.
6. Professional goals essay that describes candidate’s commitment to the field of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood leadership, advocacy, cultural awareness, collaboration, and life-long learning.
7. Additional materials may be requested.
Retention Requirements
Grade of B or better in all courses.
Course Requirements
The ECE Leadership Certificate of Graduate Studies is a 15-credit program comprised of the following courses:
Courses
| ECED 500 | Foundations in Business Management in ECE | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 515 | ECE Leadership and Supervision | 3 | Spring, as needed. |
| ECED 525 | ECE Systems Thinking and Organizational Culture | 3 | Fall, as needed. |
| ECED 535 | ECE Internship and Community of Practice | 3 | Spring, as needed. |
| ECED 545 | Professional Development in Early Childhood Leadership | 3 | Fall, as needed. |