Fiscal Management Administrator Credential...

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Credential Programs

    Fiscal Management - Administrator  (15 units/12 weeks)

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  • The Fiscal Management Administrator Credential designed to help fiscal managers learn the requriements to coordinate, plan, implement and organize financial systems in alignment with requirements of Fiscal Integrity Protocol. Participants will focus on meeting protocol standards for financial reporting, cost principles, accounting, internal and budget control, cash management and administrative costs.
  • Fiscal Management Administrator Credential will stress key areas of performance in financial management systems. Participants will learn requirements for developing compliance standards of financial reporting, cost principles, accounting, internal and budget control, cash management and administrative costs. The Key areas addressed will be:

        • --Reporting—Participants will learn how to access accuracy in reporting the source and application of program funds.

        • --Procurement—Participants will learn about requirements for standards of your program’s policies and procedures for procurement

        • --Compensation—Participants will learn how to ensure that all salaries comply with Federal regulations

        • --Cost Principles—Participants will learn how to assess if costs charged to the grant are allowable.

        • --Facilities—Participants will learn how to assess compliance with requirements for purchase, construction or major renovation of facilities or equipment.
  • A credential at HS University is an "educational process" of establishing the qualifications of professionals in Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant Head Start, American Indian/Alaska Native and Early Childhood employees.  The process consists of the attainment of a specific skill level and knowledge of regulations and the assessing of the candidate's educational background and experience. A credential is then awarded to the professional who meets the standards set for the credential.  It signifies that a student has enrolled, attended and successfully completed the requirements of a specific mental health services plan of study within a Head Start program.  The administrator credential process usually takes about 6 weeks to complete and requires 15 units.
  • The credential in Fiscal Management Administrator Credential provides a basic academic foundation and professional development for Financial Services staff. An important professional credential, the certificate offers Head Start fiscal workers an opportunity to advance their careers and serve children and families more effectively. A license is a "collegiate diploma". It is a post-secondary academic process of establishing the qualifications of professionals working in Fiscal Services.
  • Students are prepared to communicate effectively, learn and use new technology, think critically and creatively and demonstrate sound fiscal policies.  The courses are designed for students who intend to pursue advanced study in Financial Management or a related discipline. 
  • Students are required to complete the following:

    Complete 15 units or 5 credits

    Complete online examination and documentation process

    Complete a Prior Learning Assessment portfolio packet

    Pay fee ( fees are determined by state in which student resides)

    Complete award review process

    Admission Criteria

    Candidates for admission to the credential program must be employed in a Head Start program and possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

     Application Deadline

    The deadline for Fall session starts is September.  The next session starts 6 weeks after that date.

    The following list a suggested course of study. Students must complete 5 credits/15 units in order to earn a certificate. Please contact your advisor and student representative for an individual Professional Development Plan (Plans consist of a detailed program of study requirement and Proposal for Tuition payment).  Students must complete an application and pay application fee in order to receive Professional Development Plans of Study.

    Course of Study

    Course #

    Description

    Credits
    FIS100 Fiscal Integrity: Maintaining Accountablity 3
    FIS200 Financial Managment: Supervising Non-Profit Financial Systems 3
  • Program Length
  • This program is 12 week in length and requires 15 credits unless specified otherwise. HS University students are Head Start working adults who can earn their certificate at their own pace and on their own schedule.  Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 12 weeks.

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