Administration of Programs for Children I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

CDEC-2326-001 Administration of Programs for Children I

Prerequisites

Course Description

A practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of operating, supervising and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation and communication.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ No book required.

Supplies

\ Pens, paper, pencils.  Other supply needs will be discussed in class.

Student Performance

\ 1. Analyze the planning functions of an administrator.
\ 2. Evaluate the operational functions of an administrator.
\ 3. Interpret the supervisory functions of an administrator.
\ 4. Summarize the evaluation funations in an early care and education program.
\ 5. Explore methods of effective communication.
\ 6. Utilize skills in speaking, writing, computatuion, amd computer utilization.

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures of Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

The assignments are:

Parent Handbook  (Compare and Contrast Paper)  15%

Mission Statement  10%

Leadership Project   50%

Book Report  25%

Attendance

The student will meet six times for lecture and other meetings as needed for any make up lectures.

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Additional Information

This course is paired with CDEC 2265 which covers hours of observation in leadership situations.

The lecture is provided for both courses in CDEC 2326. 

The project is determined by student interest and  student skills.