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Online A.A. in General Studies Estimated Tuition
| Cost per credit hour | $420 |
| Total number of credit hours | 72 |
| Total estimated cost, minus fees | $30,240 |
| Other costs to budget for | Textbooks, course supplies, and loan fees are not included in the total estimated cost of tuition. |
Military Students
Concordia University, St. Paul is a bronze-level Military Friendly® school and offers military benefits through the GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon program. We provide one-on-one support as you navigate your benefits, including transfer credits for military service, an active-duty tuition discount, and spousal/family benefits. Learn more about CSP Global’s military education benefits.
Financial Aid
All CSP Global online students receive a discounted tuition rate and can take advantage of federal financial aid, private loans, and non-institutional scholarships. Online students may also qualify for funding through corporate partnerships.
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Online A.A. in General Studies Estimated Tuition
| Cost per credit hour | $420 |
| Total number of credit hours | 60 |
| Total estimated cost, minus fees | $25,200 |
| Other costs to budget for | Textbooks, course supplies, and loan fees are not included in the total estimated cost of tuition. |
Military Students
Concordia University, St. Paul is a bronze-level Military Friendly® school and offers military benefits through the GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon program. We provide one-on-one support as you navigate your benefits, including transfer credits for military service, an active-duty tuition discount, and spousal/family benefits. Learn more about CSP Global’s military education benefits.
Financial Aid
All CSP Global online students receive a discounted tuition rate and can take advantage of federal financial aid, private loans, and non-institutional scholarships. Online students may also qualify for funding through corporate partnerships.
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The Groundwork for Your Future
- Workers with an associate degree earn nearly 20% more than those with a high school diploma.1
- Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to increase 10% by 2029.2
Once you graduate from the general studies degree online, you can pursue a variety of entry-level professions in nearly any industry. Or you could continue your education with a bachelor’s degree.
This program emphasizes strategies to promote positive relationships, self-management, and professionalism. As a result, you’ll be setup for success regardless of your career path.
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
$51,740/year
Support lawyers through legal research, organizing files, and writing documents. In this role, you’ll take care of paperwork, electronic databases, and other systems used by lawyers to prepare for hearings, trials, and meetings.
Teacher Assistant
$27,920/year
Work alongside licensed teachers to support student instruction. You’ll help with lesson plans and student behavior.3
Other positions you could qualify for with your general studies degree:
- Administrative assistant
- Behavioral technician
- Medical receptionist
- Social or human service assistant
Request More Information
By filling out the form, you’ll:
- Gain access to a dedicated enrollment counselor who is ready to answer all of your questions.
- Take one more step towards achieving your career goals.
Fill out the form to receive more information!
Program Outcomes: Foundational Skills and Knowledge for Success
In the online general studies degree program, you’ll:
- Develop skills to be successful in future academic and professional work.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental academic areas.
- Utilize effective time management and goal-setting techniques.
We’re Committed to Your Success
In the 2021 SkillSurvey Career Readiness® rankings, CSP Global was ranked in the Top 10 “Career Ready” Institutions and Top 10 “Career Ready” Feedback for First-Generation College Students. The SkillSurvey rankings reflect over 170 partner institutions whose students received evaluator ratings following an internship, co-op, or other work-related experience.
Support Beyond Your Graduation Date
In addition to the high-quality education you’ll receive at CSP Global, you’ll benefit from a wide range of support during your time as a student that will extend throughout your professional journey as an alumnus. That’s part of how 94.5% of CSP Global graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation.
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Help Children Flourish in the Classroom
- Preschool teachers in elementary and secondary schools earn $46,710/year.1
- Highest 10% of preschool teachers earn more than $55,050/year.
Pursue a career that allows you to impact children’s lives. Your associate degree in early childhood education degree prepares you for employment in daycares, preschools, and school districts. You can also consider careers in fields like education administration, human services, or mental health.
Preschool Teacher
$30,520/year
Teach language, motor, and social skills to young children. In this role, you’ll educate and care for children who have not yet entered kindergarten.
Teacher Assistant
$27,920/year
Work alongside licensed teachers to support student instruction. You’ll help with lesson plans and student behavior.2
Other positions you could qualify for with your associate degree in early childhood education:
- Behavioral technician
- Infant teacher
- In-home childcare provider
- Nanny
- Social or human service assistant
- Toddler teacher
Request More Information
By filling out the form, you’ll:
- Gain access to a dedicated enrollment counselor who is ready to answer all of your questions.
- Take one more step towards achieving your career goals.
Fill out the form to receive more information!
We’re Committed to Your Success
In the 2021 SkillSurvey Career Readiness® rankings, CSP Global was ranked in the Top 10 “Career Ready” Institutions and Top 10 “Career Ready” Feedback for First-Generation College Students. The SkillSurvey rankings reflect over 170 partner institutions whose students received evaluator ratings following an internship, co-op, or other work-related experience.
Support Beyond Your Graduation Date
In addition to the high-quality education you’ll receive at CSP Global, you’ll benefit from a wide range of support during your time as a student that will extend throughout your professional journey as an alumnus. That’s part of how 94.5% of CSP Global graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation.
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Answer the call to work as an Early Childhood Educator
CAEP-Accredited
Competitive Tuition
Aligned with CDA Credentials
Learn More Today
Complete the form to learn more about this program.
- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $420
- Credit Hours 72
Program Benefits
- Private, Christian education
- Scholarships available
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- Flexible, online format
- Now accepting applications – no app fee
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 create 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.
Curriculum
The associate degree in early childhood education program provides a liberal arts perspective through an accelerated general education core, plus 12 core credit hours. You’ll study a career-connected curriculum that explores foundations of early childhood education, the biological growth and development of children, developmentally appropriate practices for working with children, and the effect that play has on development.
View CoursesProgram 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.
Faculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have support from industry-experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your online associate degree in early childhood education program. It’s yet another way the online format mimics the experience of studying on campus.
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.
Online ExperienceCSP Global is committed to initiatives that keep college affordable. In addition to financing your education with federal student aid and private loans, you will be eligible for a tuition discount offered to online students (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor can help you apply for financial aid.
Tuition & AidFrequently 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.
This program will prepare you to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program.
The A.A. in Early Childhood Education includes 12 credit hours plus accelerated general education requirements, for a total of 64 credit hours.
The A.A. in Early Childhood Education will have six start dates throughout the year, in January, March, May, July, September, and October.
Online associate programs from CSP Global are $420 per credit hour.
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Relevant skills. Foundational coursework.
Fully online courses
Marketable job knowledge
Christian, Liberal Arts Degree
Learn More Today
Complete the form to learn more about this program.
- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $420
- Credit Hours 60
Program Benefits
- Create your own schedule
- Competitive tuition
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- Receive career support
- Many scholarships available, including benefits for military
- Now accepting applications – no app fee
Foundational Knowledge Delivered in a Convenient, Online Format
By applying to the transfer-friendly A.A. in General Studies at CSP Global, you can start down the road to higher education. Learn from experienced faculty members and gain the skills to succeed academically, personally, and professionally with a career-connected curriculum that includes all the basic general education courses plus 15 electives to pursue your own interests. Scholarships, including military-specific options, are available to reduce the overall cost of the program.
Curriculum
The online general studies degree provides a liberal arts perspective through accelerated general education coursework. You’ll study a career-connected curriculum to gain knowledge in writing, communication, and global studies, along with electives that allow you to customize your studies.
View CoursesProgram Outcomes
- Develop skills to be successful in future academic and professional work.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental academic areas.
- Utilize effective time management and goal setting techniques.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the A.A. in General Studies 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 General Studies costs $420 per credit hour, making your total tuition $25,200. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are available to help you pay for your education.
Faculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have support from experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your general studies degree. It’s yet another way the online format mimics the experience of studying on campus.
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.
Online ExperienceCSP Global is committed to initiatives that keep college affordable. In addition to financing your education with federal student aid and private loans, you will be eligible for a tuition discount offered to online students (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor can help you apply for financial aid.
Tuition & AidFrequently 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.
No, this degree program does not follow a cohort model.
The program’s 60 credit hours can be completed in as little as two years. However, your transfer credits will vary the time it takes you to complete the degree.
Online associate programs from CSP Global are $420 per credit hour.