CCOG for ECE 281 Fall 2025
- Course Number:
- ECE 281
- Course Title:
- Administration in ECE
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces an overview of administering an early learning program. Covers components of safe and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Topics include: record-keeping/reporting, policies/procedures, legalities, Oregon licensing requirements, budgeting, and health/safety and nutrition practices in relation to quality early learning programming. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the requirements of quality policies/procedures/practices as outlined by the Oregon Department of Learning and Care and NAEYC Standards.
2. Develop budgets and staffing schedules for Early Learning Programs.
3. Assess an Early Learning Environment.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Complete an ITERS, ECERS or FCERS at a licensed/certified site.
Develop a mock budget and a weekly staffing schedule
Quizzes on Oregon licensing regulations