Coursework for the initial director credential provides an overview of the skills and knowledge required in the operation and management of an early care and education program. Additional coursework for the Advanced Director Credential incorporates organizational management, financial and legal issues, and curriculum development for children and families.
Tuition
$399/course (plus fees)
Who Should Apply
For information about program availability, please contact Kristin Bobineaux at (954) 262-8462 or kbobinea@nova.edu
For Students with a High School Diploma or GED
For Students with Previously Earned College Credits
For Students with Degrees Earned Outside the United States
Students for whom their high school education was NOT at an English speaking institution or for whom English is NOT their native language, must be able to demonstrate adequate English skills by submitting one of the following:
INITIAL CREDENTIAL
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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ECA 0270 | Administration of Child Care & Education Programs | 3 |
COURSES FOR RENEWED AND/OR ADVANCED CREDENTIAL
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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ECA 2273 | Child Care Administration: Organizational Leadership and Management (May be used toward renewal) |
3 |
ECA 0275 | Child Care Administration: Financial and Legal Issues (May be used toward renewal) |
3 |
ECA 0278 | Curricular Programming in Early Childhood Centers (May be used toward renewal) |
3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 12
Coursework in the director credential is available to working professionals fully online. The online program allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet, which allows busy professionals to complete their credential without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.
The director credential coursework meets the training requirements of the Overview of Child Care Management as defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the Florida Child Care Director Credential. Students who successfully complete the required coursework must apply for the initial or advanced credential through the DCF. Information about the process can be found at https://www2.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/credential-director.shtml
Undergraduate Admissions: 1-800-338-4723