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Early Childhood Program Administration Minor

The 18 semester hour minor in Early Childhood Program Administration provides a comprehensive view of the administration of early childhood care and education programs. Students that complete the minor will be eligible for the Gateways Level V ECE credential through Gateways to Opportunity.

Total Semester Hours: 18

HSL 3850
Child and Adolescent Development.  (3 credits)

or

 
PSY 3515
Child Psychology.  (3 credits)

or

 
ELE 2050
The Whole Child: Teaching and Learning in the Educational Environment.  (3 credits)
HSL 3220
Introduction to Early Childhood Programming.  (3 credits)
HSL 4220
Administration of Early Childhood Programs.  (3 credits)
HSL 4225
Practicum in Early Childhood Program Administration.  (3 credits)
HSL 4240
Family Advocacy, Policy, and Law.  (3 credits)
HSL 4845
Family Stress and Resilience.  (3 credits)

Information sourced from the 2025-2026 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.

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