The purpose of the Early Childhood Program Administration technical certificate of credit program is to provide the necessary skills to administer and manage a childcare business anywhere in Georgia and to provide a career path for people working in the field who wish to move into administration. This certificate satisfies the mandated 40-hour director training required by DECAL.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Program Administration certificate are prepared to become qualified owners and directors of child care centers as well as find employment in child care centers, family child care homes, group child care homes, Head Start programs, preschool programs, and before and after school programs for entry level employment as Early Childhood Program Administration in child care centers, group child care, and preschool programs.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Early Childhood Program Administration program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 135 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (9 Credits)
ECCE 1103: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $900
Fees ($385 per semester): $385
Books/Supplies: $216 for the 1-year access – plus the cost of core textbooks
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)