Certificate in Preschool
Help Lay the Foundation for a Child’s Educational Journey with an Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool Studies
Preschool teachers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s educational experience. If you have a desire to work with children in daycare, preschool, or even in Sunday school at your church, Liberty University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool can help you prepare to positively influence a child’s first impression of the classroom. Our pre-K certificate is designed to equip teachers who take on this responsibility through a solid curriculum based on the principles of God’s word.
Through early childhood education and psychology courses, our pre-K certificate can help you learn to effectively manage a classroom and lead early learners toward success. Many students seeking an Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool studies may already be working professionals or have demanding schedules. Our certificate program can be earned 100% online, giving you a flexible format that will let you remain active in your current responsibilities while still pursuing your passion.
What Will You Study in Our Undergraduate Preschool Studies Certificate Program?
- Classroom management skills to help you adapt to teaching challenges.
- Educational philosophy and theories that will be the foundation of good teaching.
- Psychology of childhood so that you can better understand how children learn.
Through Liberty’s online Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool, you can explore foundational principles of early childhood development and behavior, including learning theories, classroom management, and the role of wellness in a preschool environment. Grounded in a Christian perspective, the curriculum integrates education philosophy and psychological insight to help equip you for effectively guiding young learners during their critical formative years.
Benefits of Earning Your Undergraduate Preschool Certificate
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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate in preschool 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.
- Credits earned in the Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool program can potentially transfer into an associate in early childhood education or a bachelor’s 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
- 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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Sep 15, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC