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Qualified Members Could Earn an ECE Associate's Degree for Around $10,000 1

With Rasmussen University, qualified Teaching Strategies Teacher Members, Coach Members, and Quorum® eLearning 5 Members can apply what they already know to maximize savings and minimize time to completion. You may be eligible to earn your Rasmussen University ECE Associate’s degree for around $10,000: 1

  • Earn up to 30 credits by successfully completing self-directed assessments to show you don’t need to take a specific course
  • Obtain a course waiver for up to 12 credits for already having your Child Development Associate® (CDA®) credential 2

If you're interested in other Rasmussen University programs, you may be eligible for a Corporate Grant to save up to 35% on the ECE Bachelor’s program or up to 20% on other eligible programs. 4

Our ECE programs do not prepare students for licensed teaching positions in any public school setting, but students will have the opportunity to help shape the futures of young children from birth to age six in a non-public school setting or leadership role.

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Early childhood educators in the Washington, DC, area might be eligible for a scholarship through the DC LEAD program. With this scholarship, you could pursue your associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education at no out-of-pocket cost! These online degree programs make working-while-learning more convenient. If you work in the DC metro area, check out the DC LEAD program for more information.




Early Childhood Education Degree Programs

As an early childhood educator, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young children. Earning a non-licensure Early Childhood Education degree from Rasmussen University can prepare you to launch a successful career pursuing your passion. 6 Choose from different specializations to enhance your skills in a particular area of interest, and learn how to foster social, emotional and intellectual development from an institution that has offered non-licensure ECE programs since 1992.

Associate’s Degree

Make a positive difference in the lives of children as a well-equipped early childhood educator—earn your Associate’s degree in as few as 18 months. 3 With career-focused learning and flexible online courses, our Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education prepares you to meet the academic requirements for the CDA credential application. And if you already have your CDA, you can request a course waiver for up to 12 credits, allowing you to finish in as few as 15 months. 3 Just provide your certificate to the Council for Professional Recognition. Students can specialize their degree in either Special Needs or Child Development.

Bachelor’s Degree

Whether you're looking to advance your career in a childcare center, lead your own program or become a program director, this non-licensure Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education will help you further develop your leadership and administration skills. 6 Bachelor's students can choose between the traditional ECE Leadership track or specialize in Child Development. Finish in as few as 18 months 3 with a combination of online courses and self-directed assessments, which can enable you to skip a number of courses by showing you know the content.

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The path to higher education is ready for you. Classes start soon, but our convenient form makes it easy to register and start your journey in a Rasmussen University ECE program.

Quarter Term Start Date
Fall '24 Term 2
November 6, 2024
Winter '25 Term 1
Term 2
January 6, 2025
February 12, 2025
Spring '25 Term 1
April 7, 2025
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"Rasmussen had a flexible and fast-paced option for someone with a family lifestyle. My goal is to help prepare children to give them a head start. The more I learn, the better I can do that."

Kayla S.
ECE Graduate

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Whom Should I Contact if I Have Additional Questions?

If you have questions or want to learn more, contact Mackenzie McFadden at [email protected] or 320-761-4625.

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