Create Customized Education Environments For Children Learning English

Early Childhood Education Associate's degree—English Language Learner specialization

The number of children in U.S. classrooms who come from varied cultural backgrounds is growing, and employers recognize the need for educators who have the specialized skill set needed to create methods that effectively teach English to these children in a positive learning environment. 

As a student in our Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree specializing in English Language Learner (ELL), you will develop a depth of learning that few other schools offer and a unique skill set that is in demand in a growing number of early childhood education settings.  From teaching tactics used to help children learn English in a classroom setting to visual aids and other more non-traditional teaching methods, you will learn how to have a memorable impact on your students as you help them learn English. 

Your teaching will better prepare your students to succeed for future educational accomplishments and challenges, while maintaining their native language and culture.   

Create an education environment that energizes children to learn

With your English Language Learners specialization, you will develop a depth of learning that few other schools offer and a unique skill set that is in demand in a growing number of early childhood education settings. With instructors who are seasoned professionals, and many holding a Master’s degree, you can maximize your education and gain the knowledge and skills you need to begin a successful career as an early childhood educator.

We base our curriculum on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) best standards and focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness. As a graduate, we will even cover your CDA application fee. Plus, to ensure you have the hands-on experience you need for a smooth career transition, you will also complete 540 hours of applied learning in an environment that coincides with your career goals.

Contact one of our dedicated program managers today at (888) 549-6755 or complete the contact request form on the right and learn more about our Early Childhood Education Associate's degree with a specialization in English Language Learners.

English Language Learner Courses

In the ELL specialization, you will learn different teaching tactics to help children learn English and other topics as well. The interaction you'll receive from your instructor will help you to communicate more effectively once you begin teaching. Near the end of your courses, you will be supported by an extensive hands-on externship for 30 hours per week. You'll have the opportunity to earn while you learn at a licensed childcare center.

Some key courses include:

Language and Literacy Acquisition
You will examine how infant, toddler, preschool, and school-aged English language learners acquire language and literacy.

Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learners
You will explore practical strategies in curriculum and instruction for English Language Learners. You will apply principles of developmentally appropriate practice in the context of educating dual language learners.

Involving Parents of English Language Learners
Learn the techniques for effectively engaging and maintaining involvement of the parents of your English language learning students.

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Early Education Career Outlook

Let your ability to help children learn English turn into a gratifying career. The things you teach your classes will be huge achievements for them and will be something they will use for the rest of their lives.

Here's a snapshot of the career:


Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡		 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Projected Growth
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $19,280 $24,540 $32,240 22.50%

 

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn’t need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • General education credits and certain degree-specific courses may be considered for transfer regardless of completion date¹
  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹ Time limits are imposed on some programs and courses, specifically in the Schools of Technology & Design, Nursing, and Health Sciences.