The Early Childhood Administration Cohort Model
The Early Childhood Administration cohort model makes the ECA degree accessible by students living around the globe. The 18-month sequence is comprised of six academic terms, each lasting approximately 10 weeks. The sequence begins with a five day on-campus residency at which students become acquainted and form a learning community. During the convening residency, students start the coursework sequence and receive a technology orientation to guide them as online learners.
Residences take place each year,at the beginning and near the end of the program sequence. During the fourth term, students will participate in their final residency in conjunction with the annual Leadership Connections conference. All other coursework is conducted online and is accessible by the internet. Courses are sequenced to build on one another and the cohort group serves as a strong support network for each member.
Term I (6 SH) includes weeklong Convening residency in June
| ECE525 |
Strategies for Supervision and Staff Development |
3 |
| EPS526 |
Organizational Theory, Group Dynamics, & Leadership Applications |
3 |
Term II (6 SH)
| ECE542 |
Public Relations and Marketing of Early childhood
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2 |
| ECE582G |
Writing & Editing for Effective Communication* |
1 |
| EPS500A |
Contemporary Survey of Child Development with a Focus on Early Childhood |
3 |
Term III (6 SH)
| ECE510 |
Child, Family, and Community
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3 |
| ESR505 |
Educational Inquiry and Assessment**
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3 |
Term IV (5 SH) includes weeklong Connecting residency in May
| ECE582I |
Leadership Connections
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2 |
| FND503 |
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education***
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3 |
Term V (4 SH)
| ECE512 |
Early Childhood Curriculum |
2 |
| ECE544 |
Early Childhood Environments: Design and Facilities Management |
2 |
Term VI (7 SH)
| ECE515 |
Financial and Legal Aspects of Child Care Management |
3 |
| ECE538 |
The Early Childhood Administrator: Individual and Organizational Perspectives |
2 |
| ECE540 |
Grant writing and Fundraising for Early Childhood Programs |
2 |
Total 34 SH****
Notes for C.A.S. students:
* This course is waived for ECA students pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.).
** In lieu of this course, C.A.S. students will take EDL546 Perspectives on the Administration of Educational Policies (3sh).
*** In lieu of this course, C.A.S. students will take ECE594 Independent Study/ECE (1sh).
****The C.A.S. degree is a 31sh program.
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