# Specialization in Administration and Mentoring (Skills Certificate)

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child & Family Studies and Education

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/child-and-family-studies-and-education/specialization-administration-and-mentoring-skills-certificate/

The Administration and Mentoring Certificate is designed to meet the requirement for specialization units on the California Commission of Teacher Credentials Child Development Permit Matrix. A specialization is required for individuals that desire achievement of the Master Teacher Permit. It is also designed to meet the administration and supervision course requirements for the Site Supervisor Permit.

##### Career Opportunities

Scaffolds their success to be a site supervisor.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will have an understanding of the role of the director in the administration and supervision of programs, as well as methods for mentoring staff.

**Certificate Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (8 units)** | |  |
| CFS-250 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | 2 |
| CFS-270 | Admin & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 1 | 3 |
| CFS-271 | Supervision & Admininistration of Early Childhood Programs II | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **8** |