Prerequisite for Early Childhood Director:
The student must hold a bachelor degree in Early Childhood or related field with an average of at least a 2.5 GPA. A student is able to enroll in the Director Credential courses as a non-degree student.
Required Courses and Credits:
| EDUC 536 | Child Development: PK-4th grade | 3 |
| EDUC 537 | Early Childhood Education with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 538 | Non-Profit Management for Early Childhood Centers (Summer I - Only) | 3 |
Once course work is complete, apply for Directors Credential at www.pakeys.org.
External Agencies have authority to impose new standards for certification before a student's program of study is completed.
** Applications for student teaching must be submitted 2-3 semesters (35-60 weeks) in advance of your student teaching semester.