General Information

• Name: Administration of Preschool
• Discipline: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: ECE 250

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Studies principles and practices in supervision and management of preschool and child care centers, including program planning, organization, budgeting, personnel records, relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and working with parents.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a director.
• Describe the characteristics of various types of schools and programs.
• Discuss requirements and factors affecting the opening of a new school.
• Plan program and curriculum, including goals and objectives.
• Supervise program and evaluate outcomes.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Develop a budget for a school or center.
• Plan and maintain the physical environment for a school.
• Identify ways to promote volunteer and parent involvement.
• List professional organizations for teachers of young children and the publications of those organizations.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course meets one of the requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education. It is designed to allow students to:

• Partially meet the outcome know the subject matter appropriate to Early Childhood Education
• Organize and implement developmentally appropriate environments and curriculum for young children.
• Demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills including budgeting and the development of parent/teacher relationships.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes
Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

Communication
• have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis
• can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills
• have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills
• have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

Personal Development
• work effectively with others.

Community Commitment
• understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.