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2020-2021 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


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Early Childhood Program Administration, Certificate



The Early Childhood Program Administration certificate is designed to provide students with leadership and management skills needed to work successfully with diverse individuals in early childhood settings. Option classes allow students to tailor the certificate to their work demands or goals. Students may take certificate courses as part of the Early Childhood Education AAS . 

Current health and immunization records are required for each student. In addition, DHS criminal history record checks and fingerprinting will be required. Criminal convictions or documented history of abuse may prevent students from participating in the practicum experience. Students unable to complete this requirement will not receive a certificate in Early Childhood Education Program Administration.

Twelve credits in early childhood education, a Child Development Associate credential, or current experience will help students be successful in this program.  For more information about the Early Childhood Program Administration certificate, please visit our website at https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/earlychildhood/Pages/welcome.aspx.

 

Program Details


Locations: Ankeny, Urban


Students may start any semester.


Program Entry Requirements


  1. Complete an application for admission.
  2. Satisfy the assessment requirement.
  3. Attend any required information/registration session.
  4. Have a minimum of 12 credits in ECE courses or program chair permission.

Graduation Requirements


To earn a Early Childhood Program Administration certificate, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed, maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1


Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16


Fixed Costs


Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$170.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs


Costs Semester 1
Books 1000
Supplies  150
Program Fees    25

Approximate total for the program: $3,895**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?


  • Communicate with families.
  • Support staff members in their work with children and families.
  • Billing and record-keeping.
  • Meet with community members.
  • Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
  • Hire and monitor staff.
  • Advocate for children, families and your program
  • Participate in care for children.
  • Refer families to community resources.
  • Follow state regulations and participate in continuous program improvement.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?


  • Demonstrate responsibility, dependability and punctuality.
  • Make quick decisions and stay calm.
  • Use good written and oral communication skills.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Be physically able to perform required care of children.
  • Demonstrate skill in guiding children.
  • Establish relationships with children and their families.
  • Explain the needs of children and their families to stakeholders.
  • Maintain emotional stability and psychological health to work with children, families, clients, colleagues and college personnel.
  • Demonstrate professional dispositions such as honesty, integrity, caring and empathy.
  • Practice professional behavior, ethical conduct and confidentiality.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?


  • Classes are available during daytime and evening hours. Some courses are available online.
  • Students may take most of these courses as part of the ECE AAS degree.
  • Students need transportation for their practicum.
  • Expected starting salary (full-time) $25,240-$27,300 ($12.62 -$13.65/hour) (Iowa Workforce Information Network).

Nondiscrimination Statement


DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

Legal references: Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S. C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S. C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S. C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).(2018)