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Certificate in Florida Director Credential (Undergraduate)

About the Program

Coursework for the initial director credential provides an overview of the skills and knowledge required in the operation and management of an early care and education program. Additional coursework for the Advanced Director Credential incorporates organizational management, financial and legal issues, and curriculum development for children and families.

Who Should Apply
  • Individuals with high school degrees or General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) who wish to pursue a career in the child care profession
  • Practicing child care professionals who have already earned their CDA and wish to become owners or administrators of a child care facility 
  • Individuals with degrees or experience in other professions who wish to become owners or administrators of a child care facility
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  • Curriculum
General Information
Contact Numbers
Total Credits:
12
Financial Aid:
Enrollment Counselor:
1-800-806-3680
1-800-986-3223 Ext. 28500

Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling?  Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants.  We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.

FOR STUDENTS WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Copy of high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent
FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUSLY EARNED COLLEGE CREDITS
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Copies of transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
  • Copy of high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent are required for applicants with fewer than 24 college credits
FOR STUDENTS WITH DEGREES EARNED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation and official English translation, if necessary, from Josef Silny & Associates, World Education Services, or other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member
  • For non-native English speakers, official test scores showing a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 480 on the verbal section of the SAT, a grade of “C” or better in a composition course at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S., or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam

Courses for the Florida Director Credential

(3-12 CREDITS)

Initial Credential

ECA 270
Administration of Child Care & Education Programs


Courses for Renewal and/or Advanced Credential

ECA 273
Child Care Administration: Organizational Leadership and Management (May be used toward renewal)

ECA 275
Child Care Administration: Financial and Legal Issues (May be used toward renewal)

ECA 278
Curricular Programming in Early Childhood Centers (May be used toward renewal)


(3 CREDITS FOR INITIAL CREDENTIAL, 12 CREDITS FOR ADVANCED)

Convenient Delivery Options

Coursework in the director credential is available to working professionals fully online. The online program allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet, which allows busy professionals to complete their credential without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

 
Completion Requirements
  • Satisfactory completion of required coursework
  • Satisfactory completion of practical application experiences
 
State Requirements for Credential
The director credential coursework meets the content requirements of the Overview of Child Care Management as defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the Florida Child Care Director Credential. Students who successfully complete the required coursework must apply for the initial or advanced credential through the DCF. Information about the process can be found at http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/childcare/index.shtml
 
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