Child Care Center Management Specialization (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: CMCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 19.0709
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0419070906
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Upon completion of the Florida Childcare Professional Credential, and then the course EEC 1523 Overview of Child Care Center Management, student is eligible for the Director's Credential.
- Cost Associated with earning the certificate: No exam fee; student must pay course tuition and fees.
- Where to earn the certification: Student enters successful completion of EEC 1523 in the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) website and DCF issues them their credential.
This certificate is part of the A.S. Early Childhood Education degree.
The certificate program consists of coursework in leadership, administration, educational programming and financial issues associated with managing a quality child care program.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum Fa, Sp | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum Sp | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood Sp | 3 |
| EEC 1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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If no term is designated, course is offered each term
- Fa
Course is offered in the fall term
- Sp
Course is offered in the spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to maintain a commitment to professionalism
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate how to advance physical and intellectual competence for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to needs of children age birth to five and their parents.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate how to establish positive and productive relationships with families of children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate the support of social and emotional development and provisions of positive guidance for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively