The Early Childhood Administration Cohort Model
The Early Childhood Administration cohort model makes the ECA degree accessible by students living around the globe. The 24-month sequence is comprised of six academic terms, each lasting approximately 15 weeks. The sequence begins with a weeklong 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.
Convening residences take place each year in early summer and two annual follow-up residencies are held in May at the midpoint and culmination of the program sequence. 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)
| ECE534 |
Technology in Child Care Administration I |
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) includes weeklong Connecting residency in May
| ECE510 |
Child, Family & Community |
3 |
| FND503 |
Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
Term IV (4 SH)
| ECE512 |
Early Childhood Curriculum |
2 |
| ECE544 |
Early Childhood Environments: Design & Facilities Management |
2 |
Term V (7 SH)
| ECE515 |
Financial and Legal Aspects of Child Care Management |
3 |
| ECE542 |
Public Relations and Marketing of Early Childhood Programs |
2 |
| ECE540 |
Grantwriting and Fundraising for Early Childhood Programs |
2 |
Term VI (5 SH) includes 4-day Culminating residency in May
| ESR505 |
Educational Inquiry & Assessment |
3 |
| ECE538 |
The Early Childhood Administrator: Individual and Organizational Perspectives |
2 |
Total 34 SH
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