Internship in Early Childhood Administration

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Students will participate in a 90-hour internship with a child care director at an approved, licensed child care facility. The student will experience the responsibilities of an early childhood administrator, which include work in managing finances, supervising and scheduling teachers, program development, managing food and health, safety programs, supporting quality curriculum, providing professional staff development, marketing the program, and working with families, volunteers and the community. In this capstone course, students will complete the New York State Child Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) Portfolio which demonstrates competency as a Children’s Program Administrator. Pre- or co- requisite(s): ECCE 214 Intro to The Administration of Early Childhood Programs ; ECCE 226 Appropriate Curriculum Practices for Young Children: A Developmental Approach or ACTG 100 Applied Accounting or permission of the department chairperson.