Online Early Childhood Education Associate's Degree

This program is also offered on our campuses.

Become a Positive Influence in a Child’s Life with an Online Early Childhood Education Degree

The earliest years in a child’s life are some of the most important. During this time, skilled teachers promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development that forms the foundation for a child’s health and well being.

Once you earn your Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, you will be prepared to facilitate discussions and learning within a classroom. You will provide young children with the kinds of experiences that advance their development.

As one of their first teachers, you will be a model, coach, and guide for young children. Start making a difference in the lives of young children and earn your Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Associate's in Early Childhood Education Specializations

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Early Childhood Education Degree Online AND On Your Schedule

Choosing Rasmussen College Online to earn your online Early Childhood Education degree is a great way to earn a high quality and respected education from a Regionally Accredited college on your own schedule. Take your classes anytime from wherever you have access to an internet connection. There's no better way to improve your future without interrupting your daily life.

For more information, call us at (888) 549-6755.

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What You Do in Early Childhood Education

By earning an Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree online, you will learn the different skills and techniques to properly facilitate a classroom and educate children in your class.

In Early Childhood Education, you will perform many tasks throughout your workday, such as:

  • Assess educational potential or need of students
  • Conduct field trips and parent conferences
  • Convert information into instructional program
  • Demonstrate physical activities
  • Design classroom presentations
  • Develop course or training objectives, instructional materials, and teaching aids
  • Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students
  • Maintain group discipline in an educational setting
  • Manage classroom activities (art, drama, music or related)
  • Monitor children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbances, student classroom activities, and student progress
  • Organize educational material or ideas, esteem building activities for children, and social behavior learning activities
  • Recognize student learning levels and student problems
  • Resolve behavioral or academic problems
  • Select teaching materials to meet student needs

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What You Will Learn in Your Online Early Childhood Education Courses:

Your Early Childhood Education coursework will provide you with the skills and strategies to be successful in your work with young children and their families. These courses will help you succeed in your future career:

  • Foundations of Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Promoting Development in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • Creating a Fun Learning Environment
  • Implementing Curriculum
  • Infant and Toddler Development
  • Dynamics of the Family
  • The Exceptional Child
  • Emerging Literacy through Children’s Literature
  • Success Strategies
  • Career Development

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Another Option in Early Childhood Education

If you are already in the Early Childhood Education field, you can increase your credentials and improve your potential by earning a Child Care Specialist Certificate at one of Rasmussen College’s campuses.

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To learn more, call one of our Admissions Representatives at (888) 549-6755 or you can request more information online.