ECE 235 - Early Childhood Business Management

Description:ECE 235 is designed to develop the student's knowledge and skills in administration, supervision, and business operations for persons presently engaged in the administration of child care/early childhood programs as well as for those who aspire to do so. This course addresses each phase of the management process and provides specific examples of how that process applies to programs for young children and their families. Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education benchmarks are incorporated into this curriculum.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Prerequisite(s):successful completion of ENGL 101, completion of a sufficient portion of the Early Childhood program to justify a learning experience in program management, and permission of the Early Childhood Education Professor and/or Dean
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Offered:Offered as needed.

Early Childhood Education Courses

NumberTitleHours
ECE 101Introduction to Early Childhood Education3-0-3
ECE 102School-Age Child Care2-0-2
ECE 103Child Guidance2-0-2
ECE 110Health, Nutrition, and Safety for Young Children3-0-3
ECE 111Children's Literature3-0-3
ECE 112Math & Science for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 113Art, Music, & Drama for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 114Play Activities for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 116Infant/Toddler Development3-0-3
ECE 203Child, Family, and Community3-0-3
ECE 210Curriculum Design for Early Childhood3-0-3
ECE 220Child Care Administration & Organization3-0-3
ECE 230Early Childhood Program Management4-0-4
ECE 235Early Childhood Business Management3-0-3
ECE 290Work Experience Practicum & Seminar1-1-1 to 3