Early Childhood Leadership
Certificate - 12 Credits
STC's Early Childhood Leadership certificate is designed for individuals working in industry seeking a leadership role in early childhood education. With four courses, you’ll gain the skills and credentials needed to lead with confidence.
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for Southeast Tech's Early Childhood associate degree or certificate program with an Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship.
Why Earn an Early Childhood Leadership Certificate?
- Advance career opportunities – Train for a leadership position.
- Career-focused curriculum – Learn essential leadership, management, and early childhood education strategies from industry experts.
- Hands-on learning – Engage in real-world case studies and collaborative projects tailored to childcare professionals.
- Flexible and practical – Designed for working professionals looking to elevate their careers without putting their jobs on hold.
This certificate is ideal for current childcare providers, preschool teachers, and early childhood educators who want to step into supervisory or administrative roles in daycare centers, preschools and educational organizations.
Curriculum
- GEN ED REQ - General Education Requirement (Fall, Spring or Summer)
Fall Semester
- ECHL 250 - Early Childhood Standards and Practices - 3 credits
Spring Semester
- ECHL 211 - Administering and Supervising Early Childhood Settings - 3 credits
Summer Semester
- ECHL 260 - Family Relations - 3 credits