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Early Childhood Director Credential and Certificate


The Kentucky Early Childhood Director Credential and Certificate are available to you while taking college courses in either the Early Childhood Education program, or the Child & Family Services program. The purpose of the credential and certificate are to provide individuals with the education and skills necessary for managing an early childhood program.  This program is entirely online.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the certificate program include an understanding of and the ability to apply the following in the early childcare setting

  • State and national regulations and laws pertaining to the education of young children.
  • Ethics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethics.
  • Programming for families and children.
  • Supervision and staff development.
  • Health and safety for young children.
  • Financial management and marketing in the early childcare setting.
  • Community collaboration/resource management to benefit young children and their families.

Certificate Program Plan

 

To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services, view the Undergraduate Catalog. To take the next step on your climb to the top, apply today!

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 Last Modified 10/14/24