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Fall 2023
Dec 22, 2024 |
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| CFST 405 - Administration and Leadership of Early Education and Care Settings |
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An overview of effective leadership and administration of early education and care programs for children from birth through age eight. Students examine types of leadership models, theories of management, quality programming, and program assessment. Public policy-making processes and regulations that impact children, families, schools, and communities are examined. Specific administration topics and leadership skills addressed include leadership and advocacy; family and community relationships; transitions in care and education from birth through age eight; staff management; public relations and marketing; educational programming; regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements; and fiscal management. Early childhood topics include child development, curriculum and instructional methods, learning environments, health, safety, nutrition, classroom guidance, children with special needs, and professional development.
Prerequisites: Two (2) of the following courses: CFST 301 Infant and Toddler Curriculum, CFST 311 Pre-School Curriculum: Language Development and Early Literacy, or CFST 312 Pre-school Curriculum: Integrating Math, Science, Social Studies and Art; or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Directed Study, Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for CFST 405 General Requirements: ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: CFST 301 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: CFST 311 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: CFST 301 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: CFST 312 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: CFST 311 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: CFST 312 May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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