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SFL 420

Administering Programs for Young Children

Family Life College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Strategies for planning and administering quality programs in settings for young children. Budgeting, staffing, accrediting, selecting equipment, etc.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Title

Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate how to operationalize appropriate curriculum based on your understanding of development and be able to critically design early childhood programs. Plan the physical environment including financing and budgeting of an early childhood program. Obtain information and guidelines on nutrition, health, and safety services for young children.

Title

Research and Evaluation Methodologies

Learning Outcome

Develop strategies for assessing, recording, and reporting children's progress as well as evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program. Critically evaluate ways to contribute to the profession by addressing the individual needs of the families; influencing public policy; and becoming involved in research.