Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis
Certificate of Achievement Early Childhood Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
Completion of the ECS: Program Director/Administration certificate of achievement program would qualify students for a Site Supervisor-level permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This prepares the student to work in Title 5, Title XXII, and federally-funded programs serving students in state-licensed early care and education settings.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis will:
- Understand and apply child development theories and principles.
- Identify and implement observation, documentation and other assessment strategies.
- Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.
- Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children's behavior and learning.
- Develop self-reflective habits and grow as members of the early childhood profession to understand the complexities of working with diverse groups of families, children, staff and the community.
- Develop an environment that honors the diversity of the learning community - through empowerment, equity, respect and dignity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A total of 48 units is required for the certificate. | ||
| Required core courses (42 units): | 42 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECS 111 | Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 115 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 |
| ECS 120 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring In Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| ECS 149 | Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational | 1 |
| ECS 150 | Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 103 | Introduction to Early Childhood Studies & Education | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | 3 | |
| ECS 112 | Introduction to Young Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| ECS 114 | Parent/Child Relationships | 3 |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for Afterschool & Recreational Programs | 3 |
| ECS 151 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | 3 | |
| ACCT 317 | Bookkeeping 1 | 3 |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| Total | 48 | |