Program Overview

Leadership in Early Childhood and Human Services: Certificate

About this program

The graduate certificate program in leadership in early childhood and human services prepares professionals to take leadership roles in early childhood and/or human services programs. Course options are built into the program to allow students to match their previous education, work experience, and career goals while meeting all learning objectives.

Program Structure

In addition to a required staff development course, students will select one course from each of four categories:

• Program Administration
• Working with Families
• Diversity Across the Lifespan
• Curriculum All courses in this program emphasize developmentally and culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based practices in work with young children, youth, and families and the professionals who serve them.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a B.S. or B.A. in a field related to the applicant's area of interest. In addition, applicants must provide a statement of interest, career objectives, and prior related experience. College transcripts will be evaluated for indicators of future academic success, and written statements will be assessed for compatibility of interests and goals with program goals.

Application Deadlines

International applicants are not eligible to obtain a U.S. student visa solely with an acceptance to a UD graduate certificate program. Certificates may be added by full-time matriculated graduate students.

Tuition

The UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,116.

Program Details

• The program is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in early childhood and human services.
• Coursework focuses on developmentally and culturally responsive practices.
• Applicants must have a related bachelor's degree and provide a statement of interest and career objectives.
• The program tuition rate is $1,116 per credit hour.