Our 100% Online Undergraduate Certificates in Early Child Care Leadership provide you with the skills to develop, lead, and manage high-quality early childhood programs. Enroll in one or both of our 12-credit certificates to gain the expertise needed to provide effective, long-lasting child care solutions for your community.
CHILD CARE DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
Lead the development and management of quality child care programs by utilizing effective marketing strategies, leveraging technology and enhancing communication
BUSINESS OF CHILD CARE CERTIFICATE
Effectively launch, manage, and sustain child care programs by building skills to navigate the unique financial, legal, regulatory, and administrative challenges of the child care industry
When you enroll in our certificate program, you may qualify for a TEACH scholarship to help support your studies. To explore your eligibility and get guidance with the application process, email Elizabeth Ireland (irelande@missouri.edu) or to TEACH Missouri (info@teach-missouri.org)
Coursework and Requirements
Required (3 courses)
- HDFS 4650: Administration/Supervision in Early Childhood Settings
- HDFS 3650: Diversity in the Lives of Young Children and Families
- HDFS 3550: Technology and Young Children
- HDFS 4720: Child and Family Advocacy
Only one course, HDFS 4650, may be counted on both certificates. For students earning both certificates, all other courses listed on each program of study must not overlap.
Required (3 courses)
- HDFS 4650: Administration/Supervision in Early Childhood Settings
- HDFS 4730: Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs
- HDFS 4735: Early Childhood Business, Legal, and Ethical Considerations
- HDFS 3050: Child Development: Infancy and Toddlerhood OR HDFS 3150: Child Development: Preschool to Pre-Adolescence
Only one course, HDFS 4650, may be counted on both certificates. For students earning both certificates, all other courses listed on each program of study must not overlap.
FLEXIBLE & AFFORDABLE OPTIONS TO BUILD YOUR SKILLS
- 12 credits each – complete a certificate in just two semesters
- Earn independently, together, or toward our online bachelor’s degree Early Childhood Education in a Mobile Society
- 100% online – no campus visits required
- Asynchronous classes – work full time while earning your certificate(s)
- Flat-rate tuition – no added distance or out-of-state costs
- Rolling admissions – begin in a Fall or Spring semester
Child Care Leadership Certificates Advisor
Phone: (573) 884-6800
Email: mathewsm@missouri.edu