School of Education

Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree And Certificate

At Rasmussen College, our School of Education offers an Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree and Certificate that prepares you to make a positive and profound difference in the lives of young children and their families.  Our industry-experienced instructors and specialized curriculum are dedicated and designed to transform you into a confident graduate who is an early childhood professional capable of going far beyond being simply a daycare worker.

Our Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree and Certificate programs allow you to choose the education path that best fits your career goals—whether you want to advance your current early childhood educator career or just enter the early childhood education field.

Through our curriculum that is developed based on the national best standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)*, and our focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need for success as an educator within a classroom. This curriculum and classroom experience will allow you to positively influence children’s lives by building a solid foundation of academic and social education.

*The School of Education at Rasmussen College is not accredited by NAEYC

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February 2012 National Career Fair
Rasmussen College is hosting its national Career and Networking Expo on February 16, 2012.
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Feb 16, 2012
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Recent Blog Posts

Interview With Cecelia Westby, Director of the School of Early Childhood Education
Check out this informative interview with Cece Westby, the Director of the School of Education at Rasmussen College.

Written by Rasmussen College on January 12, 2012 | 0 Comments


Signs That Special Needs Education Might Be Right For You
As a teacher, working with children is an equally rewarding and challenging responsibility.

Written by Rasmussen College on December 6, 2011 | 0 Comments


Shaping A Child's Future With An English Language Learner Specialization
Teachers are a vital part of any community.

Written by Rasmussen College Blog Administrators on November 22, 2011 | 1 Comment