Early Childhood Ed. - Associate's Degree
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 understand developmentally appropriate
practices, positive guidance, partnering with parents, and observation and
assessment of young children. They can plan and implement activities, materials
and interactions that promote childrens healthy development while supporting
a safe environment. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication,
critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and the
significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations.
Students are prepared to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
from the Council for Professional Recognition.
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
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 90.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $19,620.00 |
| Fees | $825.00 |
| Total Cost | $20,445.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Interested students can apply 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. - Associate's Degree
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 understand developmentally appropriate
practices, positive guidance, partnering with parents, and observation and
assessment of young children. They can plan and implement activities, materials
and interactions that promote childrens healthy development while supporting
a safe environment. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication,
critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and the
significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations.
Students are prepared to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
from the Council for Professional Recognition.
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
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 90.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $19,620.00 |
| Fees | $825.00 |
| Total Cost | $20,445.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Interested students can apply 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