Composed of one (1) early childhood curriculum credit course – EDU 119, “Intro to Early Childhood Education”, four (4) semester credit hours
For Lead Teachers- North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC)Three required components must be successfully completed to receive this credential: 1) child care administration coursework, 2) additional early childhood/child development coursework, and 3) a portfolio
Level I is the minimum level required by law for all child care administrators. Levels II and III are voluntary
Child Care Administration I (EDU 261, 3 semester credit hours) – a survey course focusing on basic knowledge and skills needed to administer a child care program:
Child Care Administration II (EDU 262, 3 semester credit hours) – a comprehensive course of advanced content on administration of a child care program:
Required** coursework and demonstrated competency (portfolio*)
Level I EDU 261 & 262, Child Care Administration I and II + seven (7) semester credit hours of early childhood education coursework + level I portfolio*
Level II EDU 261 & 262, Child Care Administration I and II + AAS degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development + level II portfolio*
Level III EDU 261 & 262, Child Care Administration I and II + BS degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development + level III portfolio*