rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Early Childhood Education | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Available | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Early Childhood Teacher (in a non-public center) • Teacher’s Assistant • Early Childhood Special Education Assistant • Head Start Teacher Careers Disclosure: The Early Childhood Education programs at Rasmussen University are not designed to meet, and do not meet, the educational requirements for licensure to teach in public preschools, or kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools in any state. A bachelor’s degree from a state-approved university or university and a state teaching license are typically required to work as a teacher in a public school, and in private school settings. The Rasmussen University Early Childhood Education programs are not approved by any state agency that licenses teachers. States, municipalities, districts, or individual schools may have more stringent licensure requirements and other standards. Childcare facilities and the states in which they are located establish qualifications for staff that work with children, and often implement guidelines regarding age, education, experience, background, and professional development. Before enrolling, it is important to understand all of the licensure eligibility standards for a desired career by consulting the appropriate state and school/facility requirements. The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition may be required for some career opportunities. Rasmussen University is a CDA® Gold Standard Training Certification recipient institution, and its Early Childhood Education Certificate program contains the following courses, which provide the educational prerequisites for the CDA Credential: EEC 1202 Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction; EEC 1700 Foundations of Child Development; and EEC 1735 Health, Safety, and Nutrition/CDA Application. Additional CDA Credential eligibility requirements apply. Please consult the CDA eligibility requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition for further details. OBJECTIVE 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 children’s 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. In addition to all Early Childhood Education Diploma Courses (page 27) GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division Communication (*Required, select 1 additional course)+ *COM 1865 Locating and Evaluating Information Humanities (Select 1 course)+ Math / Natural Sciences (Select 1 course)+ Social Sciences (Select 1 course)+ See page 90 for General Education Course Selections. 6 4 4 4 CORE COURSES Lower Division E242 Career Development+ General Education Credits Core Credits Total Associate’s Degree Credits +Flex Choice Credit by Assessment available; see page 162 for details. This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body, and this program is not intended to lead to any state-issued professional license. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. The Early Childhood Education programs contain coursework aligned with the requirements for the Gateways Credentials, which are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development. Other eligibility requirements apply; please verify your eligibility against all Gateways Credentials requirements. This program is offered online in Illinois. 2 34 56 90 30 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
