Rasmussen College School of Education

Also, offered completely or partly online.

Turn your love for children into a rewarding career by attaining a degree or certification from Rasmussen College's School of Education! Begin a fulfilling career in the expanding Child Development profession.

Career projections show a 32% expected increase in the number of Child Development professionals needed from 2006 to 2016*.

Classroom instruction is 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 child care center. If you currently work at a child care center, we'll work with your employer to arrange an externship. If you're not currently in a center, we'll help you find a position.

The major benefit to our students is that the requirement of hours of experience, working as an assistant teacher, has been cut in half. Contact Cecelia Westby for further information.

*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)

School of Education

• Associate's in Early Childhood Education
• Child Development
• Child with Special Needs
• Child & Family Studies
• English Language Learner
• Certificate in Child Care Specialist

Note: Not all programs are offered at all campuses.

Looking for course descriptions? Click here to download Rasmussen College's catalog.

Career Opportunities for Child Care Specialist Degree Graduates:

• Child Care Center Director
• Preschool Teacher
• Family Care Provider
• Early Childhood Teacher
• Early Childhood Paraprofessional

What It Takes To Be Successful In Child Development:

• Interest in working with children
• Enthusiasm, energy and a lot of patience
• Dependable and caring personality
• Responsible and trustworthy character

What Child Care Professionals Do:

• Work with children
• Plan appropriate educational and development activities
• Provide a loving and nurturing environment for children
• Provide guidance to children in their formative years (birth through age 12)