Early Childhood Administration Certificate

Certificate
HEGIS #5503
Department Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth Yanoff
Higbee Hall, Room 109, (518) 629-7250

The Early Childhood Administration certificate is a one-year program offered through the Education Department. This certificate is designed for individuals who have already completed an associate’s degree in early childhood who are pursuing the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NYSAEYC) Child Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) or individuals working assistant directors, directors, program administrators and family child care owners seeking to develop professionally. This certificate offers courses and credits in early childhood administration that are needed for the Child Program Administrator Credential. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be prepared to submit the required portfolio for the CPAC credential.

The Early Childhood Administration certificate is an online program.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
N/A	Fall and Spring	Must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in early childhood or a bachelor’s degree in any field or by assessment and approval of the Department Chairperson.	N/A

Total Credits Required: 24

Major Requirements*

* or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson
** Students with a minimum of two years’ experience as a child care director may replace the internship with a restricted elective as approved by the department chair.

ACTG 100 Applied Accounting Credits: 3
ECCE 200 Health, Safety & Nutrition for The Young Child Credits: 3
ECCE 201 Ethics and Leadership in Early Care & Education Credits: 3
ECCE 214 Intro to The Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
ECCE 231 Home, School and Community: Integrative Approach Credits: 3
ECCE 290 Internship in Early Childhood Administration Credits: 3 **
EDUC 217 Technology in The Classroom Credits: 3
(1) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

(1) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Restricted to the following courses:

ECCE 213 Early Intervention and Autism in The Young Child Credits: 3
EDUC 120 Classroom Management Credits: 3
EDUC 215 Introduction to Assistive Technology Credits: 3
EDUC 216 Inclusive Learning Designs Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 24

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

ACTG 100 Applied Accounting Credits: 3
ECCE 200 Health, Safety & Nutrition for The Young Child Credits: 3
EDUC 217 Technology in The Classroom Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 12

Second Term

ECCE 201 Ethics and Leadership in Early Care & Education Credits: 3
ECCE 214 Intro to The Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
ECCE 231 Home, School and Community: Integrative Approach Credits: 3
ECCE 290 Internship in Early Childhood Administration Credits: 3