EDUC 724 - Leadership of Early Childhoom Prog

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Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: The major goal of this course is to have students analyze leadership responsibilities in establishing, managing, and improving appropriate programs for children from birth to age eight. Students collaborate with individuals who currently serve in leadership roles in Early Childhood programs. Topics such as diversity of staff and families, environmental assessment, professional ethics, mentoring to develop the potential of individual staff (life span development), and regulations for quality programs are studied. Information is also provided about prospective entrepreneurs' interests in owning a home or center child care business.