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C.C., Child Care Center Management Specialization
Certificate Type: CC
Major Code: CHLDM-CC
CIP:0420020206
This 12 credit hour certificate recognizes the completion of a series of courses needed by child-care center directors who wish to pursue college credit study to complete educational requirements to become a center director in the State of Florida. The Department of Children and Families requires all center directors to have certain educational qualifications to hold the position as director of a licensed center or family day-care home. The certificate requirements meet the educational criteria designed at SCC to help students complete the necessary educational requirements.
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| EEC1000 | Child Growth and Development
This course examines child development from conception to age eight by considering the complex interaction between heredity and environmental factors. Children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development are discussed, as well as the implications for developmentally appropriate practice. It includes the theories of Erikson, Piaget and Vygotsky. Students will be required to observe children in a child care setting (10 hours). | 3 |
| EEC1523 | Child Care Management
This course will explore administrative issues relating to leadership in Early Childhood Education: management styles, staff development and supervision including teacher training, staff collegiality, retention and evaluation, as well as collaboration with parents and community. This course meets the director credential requirements for the foundational level. | 3 |
| EEC1601 | Observing and Guiding Children's Behavior
This course is designed for the early childhood professional to develop basic knowledge, skills and positive dispositions needed to work in partnership with families and other professionals in order to gather data that documents the developmental progression, individual needs and progress toward learning within the classroom. An understanding of goals, benefits of documentation and other effective assessment strategies will be discussed. Early Childhood students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge with regard to appropriate behavior in children as they learn to observe children and interpret play problems. | 3 |
| EEC2200 | Educational Practices in Early Childhood Education
This course will explore curriculum planning for inclusive preschool settings. Participants will develop framework for planning, implementation, organization and evaluation of activities in content areas such as art, math, science music, language arts and free play. The course will emphasize high-quality, developmentally appropriate practice aligned with state and national standards and guidelines (10 hours observation/field work). | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 12 |
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