Eastern University's Early Childhood Director Credential is part of the requirement for the Pennsylvania Director Credential offered through the PA Keys. The three online courses in this program help prepare those working in Early Childhood centers gain the leadership skills necessary to direct a high quality Early Childhood program.
Program Details
- Location/Delivery: Online
- Start Dates: Every 7 Weeks (View application deadlines).
- Length: Varies based on incoming credits and credit load per semester. Typically completed in 8-12 months.
- Cost: View our affordable tuition rates. Plus, if you already have a degree from EU, check out our Alumni Discount!
- Financial Aid: Eligible students can apply for tuition assistance for Rising STARS tuition assistance fund through the Office of Financial Aid which pays 95% of tuition costs for eligible college coursework taken by early learning professionals. (Maximum benefit of $6,000 each fiscal year.)
Distinctives
- Understand the importance of integrating knowledge of child development and education in program design and management
- Learn to articulate the rationale/theory/research behind developmentally appropriate practice
- Be able to effectively implement knowledge of DAP in program design and management
- Communicate and model DAP to parents and staff
- Apply the principles of effective management practices to an early childhood program
Coursework requirements include:
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Online course work
- Field work
- Short & Long-term projects
- Scholarly & Practitioner-based readings
- Scholarly writing & reflection
- Classroom Assignments
- Class discussions/ presentations
Don't have your bachelor's yet?
This program is designed for students who already have a bachelor's degree. Don't have your bachelor's yet? Check out our related undergraduate program: Early Childhood Director (Online Undergraduate)