Early Childhood Ed. - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2026
Program Description
Graduates of this program know child development and apply best practices to their
work in the early childhood field. They value the ability to effectively communicate
in a variety of situations, in the workplace, and in their communities. This program
contains coursework aligned with the high-quality standards of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for
Professional Recognition (Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential).
Established in 2009
CIP: 13-1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rasmussen College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
36 Weeks ( 360.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,848.00 |
| Fees | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,073.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students can apply for the program either online or at a Rasmussen University campus.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Early Childhood Ed. - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2026
Program Description
Graduates of this program know child development and apply best practices to their
work in the early childhood field. They value the ability to effectively communicate
in a variety of situations, in the workplace, and in their communities. This program
contains coursework aligned with the high-quality standards of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for
Professional Recognition (Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential).
Established in 2009
CIP: 13-1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Provider Information
Rasmussen College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
36 Weeks ( 360.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,848.00 |
| Fees | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,073.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students can apply for the program either online or at a Rasmussen University campus.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction