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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of promoting and maintaining a positive public image in the community to prospective supporters, donors, and clients. It provides an overview of potential income sources as well as effective fundraising strategies. Methods for conducting ongoing needs assessment and writing grant proposals will also be covered. Includes opportunities for students to gain proficiency in using public relations and grant-writing skills in their respective roles in different educational organizations. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the human relations side of administering early childhood programs. It analyzes the objectives and functions of supervision and presents guidelines for recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel. Examines different conceptual models for understanding job satisfaction and the career stages through which teachers progress. Explores various individual and organizational strategies for reducing stress and promoting optimal performance. Provides opportunities for students to apply models of supervision and staff development in their respective educational settings. 3 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the nature of play and its role in the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language, and creative development of children, birth through age eight. In addition, it examines the major theories of play, current research on play behavior, environments that support play, the role of technology in children's play, and the role of adults in facilitating play activity. Attention is given to the cultural contexts of play and the importance of play for children challenged by special needs. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to allow students to build on their knowledge about special education and to expand their understanding of the networks available for addressing the needs of the children in an early childhood setting. Knowledge areas will relate to state and federal guidelines, legal issues, interpreting IEPs and IFSPs, and identifying the characteristics of children with special needs. Community networks will be analyzed for their ability to meet the needs of young children, and to serve an advocacy role for families of children with special needs. Classroom management, staff development, and teacher support will be discussed. The students enrolled in this course will determine the special needs discussed in the class. 2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to computer technology as an administrative tool in the management of child care programs. Participants will learn how to select computer systems for their organization and develop criteria for choosing hardware, software, and peripherals. Hands-on experience in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and database management software will be provided. Also included will be an introduction to the Internet and electronic networking as well as a discussion about legal, ethical, and equity issues as they relate to technology. Previous experience with computers is not necessary. 2 semester hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides intermediate instruction to computer technology as an administrative tool in the management of child care programs. Participants will learn the higher-level features of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and database management software. In addition, students will be shown extensive searching techniques for locating and sharing child care information by accessing the Internet. They will also be introduced to personal management, desktop publishing, and photo editing software. The course will conclude with a demonstration of additional hardware devices (e.g., scanners, digital cameras) that compliment several of the software packages previously discussed. Prior knowledge of and experience with computers will be required. 2 semester hours
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the legislative process at the federal and state levels and suggest ways that early childhood directors can effectively lobby for change. Current state and national legislative issues pertaining to the health, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 290 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION education, and welfare of children will be discussed as well as recent activities of prominent advocacy organizations. A field experience will provide the opportunity to implement a child advocacy action plan. 1-2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
and Organizational Perspectives This course will examine key issues in adult development and socialization as they relate to the early childhood administrator's professional life and growth. Life-span and life-course literature from the fields of psychology, sociology, and anthropology will provide the theoretical framework. Topics covered will include personal dispositions and temperament, ethics and moral development, role perception and role stress, crisis and transition, autonomy vs. inclusion, and the changing nature of relationships over the life-span. The analysis, application, and integration of these themes will be done through narrative journal reflections, metaphoric analysis, and dialogue. 2 semester hours
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Programs This course will examine grantwriting and fundraising as an integral part of an organization's strategic plan. Participants will develop short-range and long-range fundraising goals as they relate to program mission and philosophy. Topics included will be potential revenue sources and effective fundraising strategies for early childhood programs. Students will learn the components of an effective grant proposal and the reasons why many proposals fail to get funded. Field experiences will provide an opportunity for students will gain proficiency in conducting a fundraising event or writing a grant proposal for their early childhood program. 1-2 semester hours
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Childhood Programs This course introduces the fundamentals of effective marketing, the strategic marketing process, strategic marketing planning, and the components of an organization's marketing program. The importance of promoting and maintaining a positive public image to parents, supporters, and prospective donors will be stressed. Included will be strategies for writing effective promotional literature, handbooks, newsletters, and press releases. Field experiences will provide an opportunity for students to develop a strategic marketing plan for their early childhood center. 1-2 semester hours
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