A.A. in Early Childhood Education

Boost Your Career with an Accredited Online Degree

CSP Global’s online early childhood education degree gives you the social and physical child development knowledge you need to excel as an educator in two years. With this practical associate degree, you’ll meet the standards of the Child Development Associate National Credentialing program.

Guided by industry-experienced faculty members, you’ll complete a career-connected curriculum that explores the theories of Piaget, Erickson and other child experts and prepares you to facilitate appropriate learning environments for young children. With our CAEP-accredited program, you’ll apply all the right classroom practices to foster exceptional learning experiences for young children.

Program Outcomes

• Meet the emerging standards for early childhood educators.
• Adapt to the needs of young students from birth through grade three.
• Create effective lesson plans that help young children develop lifelong skills.

Admissions Requirements

To apply for the online associate degree in early childhood education from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:

• Completed online application
• Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.
  • If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas.
  • If you have less than 20 college credits completed, you will need to submit your official high school transcript as well as any college level courses you have taken.
• Additional Requirements
  • Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements.

Tuition Details

The online A.A. in Early Childhood Education costs $420 per credit hour, making your total tuition $30,240. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are available to help you pay for your education.

With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 online programs, CSP Global is a pioneer in online education. As part of our diverse online community, you’ll receive a liberal arts education guided by Lutheran principles. The career-connected curricula, flexible learning options, and alumni connections available at CSP Global mean you’ll graduate ready for success. We are committed to delivering online programs with the same quality as our on-campus learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you interested in one of CSP Global’s programs? Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about time to completion, accreditation, tuition and fees, admissions, and more. If applicable, you can also learn more about licensure, concentrations, or specializations offered in the program. Get more information about any online program or contact an enrollment counselor at (855) 641-2525 with further questions.