Early Childhood Education Director
Introduction
Early Childhood Education Director is a program taught at Western Kentucky University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Early Childhood Education Director Certificate prepares students to direct a child care center. After completion, students will be eligible to receive the Kentucky Early Childhood Director credential. The program is a 12-hour undergraduate certificate within the School of Health and Social Services at Western Kentucky University.
Students complete required courses with a total of 12 hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in each required course: Child Development, Curriculum Development for Young Children, Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum, either Preschool and Kindergarten Children Development and Curriculum, and Administration of Early Childhood Programs. The certificate uses course-based requirements rather than a project, placement, or lab structure.
Modules
- FACS 191 Child Development
- FACS 193 Curriculum Development for Young Children
- FACS 335 Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum
- FACS 336 Preschool and Kindergarten Children Development and Curriculum
- FACS 299 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Education Director at Western Kentucky University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Western Kentucky University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western Kentucky University as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood Education Director.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
A grade of "C" or above must be earned in the following courses required for this certificate:
- FACS 191 Child Development (3 hours)
- FACS 193 Curriculum Development for Young Children (3 hours)
- FACS 335 Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum (3 hours) or FACS 336 Preschool and Kindergarten Children Development and Curriculum (3 hours)
- FACS 299 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3 hours)
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.wku.edu/school-of-health-and-social-services/programs/certificates/index.php
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.