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Leadership in Early Education & Care

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0198 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0198
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Expand the role of leader and advocate in the movement toward universally accessible, high quality early childhood programs. Explore the role of a broad-based, inclusive leadership to make changes in the early education and care system, as well as, improve the jobs for teachers and providers. Discuss the theoretical frameworks and practice concrete skill development. Implement a leadership action plan as a part of the course requirements.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req/Co-Req: ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0198

Enrolled / Capacity

6 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Amanda Lopes

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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