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Saint Paul College Programs
Child Development Administration
Program Requirements
Child Care Administration Advanced Technical Certificate
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| CHDV 2800 | Child Development Administration | 3 |
| CHDV 2820 | Child Development Financial Management | 3 |
| CHDV 2840 | Child Development Staffing and Supervision | 3 |
| CHDV 2860 | Advanced Internship – Administration of CD Setting | 1 |
| Total Program Credits | 10 | |
| Note: For this certificate, please see the Child Development program advisor. |
Course Descriptions
CHDV 2800 Child Development Administration
A course for directors, coordinators, or lead teachers in child development programs that provides an overview of managing a child development organization with emphasis on facilities, health and safety, risk management, record keeping, marketing, and administrative styles. (Prerequisite(s): Child Development Careers Diploma and instructor approval). 3C/3/0/0
CHDV 2820 Child Development Financial Management
Provides students interested in child development administration with an introduction to budgeting, financial management and financial record keeping in child development programs. Specific topics include: start-up costs, determining utilization rates, setting/collecting parent fees, identifying breakeven points, preparing financial statements and fundraising. (Prerequisite(s): Child Development Careers Diploma and instructor approval) 3C/2/1/0
CHDV 2840 Child Development Staffing & Supervision
Offers students an opportunity to develop advanced level skills in hiring, training, evaluating, coordinating and supervising staff in child development settings. (Prerequisite(s): Child Development Careers Diploma and instructor approval) 3C/2/1/0
CHDV 2860 Advanced Internship-Administration of Child Development Setting
Provides an opportunity for advanced-level child-development professionals to apply knowledge and skill in the administration of a child development setting. (Prerequisite(s): Child Development Careers Diploma and instructor approval) 1C/0/0/1



