Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

What Will You Study in Our Early Childhood Education Degree Online?

• Early Childhood Education Fundamentals
• Wellness in the Early Childhood Setting
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology of Childhood

In Liberty’s bachelor’s in early childhood education program, you can study the developmental psychology and milestones involved in the early childhood age as well as educational theories and practices involved in instructing these young students. Each undergraduate education course is designed to allow you to master specific skills that can be useful if it is your goal to complete your teacher licensure in the future.

Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Graduates

• Preschool or Elementary Teacher*
• Tutor
• Early Childhood Education Center Leader

*This position may involve state licensure that this program does not provide.

Program Highlights of Liberty’s B.S. in Early Childhood Education Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online early childhood education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you’re receiving a quality education.

Early Childhood Education Degree Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/Retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course).
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
• College credit for military training.