Early Childhood Education Administrator (ECE.ADM.CA)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the business aspect of early childhood education and care.
- Student will demonstrate appropriate forms of verbal and nonverbal expression.
- Students will demonstrate the use of content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum; including the design, implementation and evaluation of experiences that promote positive development and learning for children.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
| Course | Credits | |
| ECE 1404 | Intro. to Early Childhood Careers | 3 |
| ECE 1500 | Infant and Toddler Curriculum | 4 |
| ECE 1454 | CDA Preparation | 2-3 |
| or ECE 1505 | Early Childhood Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| or ECE 1515 | Family and Community Connections | 3 |
| or ECE 2450 | Educating the “at Risk” Child in an Early Childhood Environment | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9-10 |
Year 1 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| ECE 1414 | Early Childhood Activities | 4 |
| ECE 2405 | Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 2415 | Administration of ECE Programs | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 10 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 19-20 |
Note: To receive MTA endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.