Education
Education Info Session: Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education
Make an impact on the next generation and explore options to work with youth. Meet faculty and learn about our expanded options to get started in a career in education. Our new transfer pathways allow you to start your bachelor’s degree in education. Our long-standing Early Childhood Education program has also been updated to not only get you into the workforce upon completion, but to give you flexibility to transfer for a bachelor’s degree – it’s the best of both worlds!
- Wednesday, February 16
- 1 – 2 pm | Willmar Campus
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm virtual via Zoom
- Thursday, June 9
- 1 – 2 pm OR 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Virtual via Zoom
Education Info Session Registration Form
Minnesota Education Facts
Teachers nurture others to grow to reach their potential. It’s their helping nature. According to a Minnesota Department of Education report, Minnesota currently faces a shortage of educators, especially in sciences, math, and small school districts. That shortage is expected to continue, so you feel that calling to educate, expect great job placement!
Source: www.mn.gov
Ridgewater College’s Role
Ridgewater College is home to Minnesota’s original and most successful post-secondary training program for educational assistants in education or special education. If you strive to earn a bachelor’s degree to lead the classroom atmosphere, Ridgewater also offers a solid start. Complete your first two years of a four-year degree in either Early Childhood Education or Agricultural Science and Technology. Make a difference in young minds who so need positive role models like you!
Ridgewater offers a variety of degrees and certificates that will allow you to get started on a career education. A great educator will change lives for years to come. Begin your impact at Ridgewater College! You decide the path you want to take, we will help you get there. Not sure which direction to go, we can help you determine the right fit for you.
