Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education
Build Up Young Minds With an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education Online Degree
If you’re passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact during children’s most formative years, Liberty University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education is designed for you. You’ll explore powerful, research-based strategies in curriculum development, instructional design, and differentiated learning, all aimed at helping early learners thrive. Through your studies, you can sharpen your ability to design engaging, meaningful lessons, assess learning outcomes, and support diverse learners so you can guide each child toward their full potential.
But it’s not just about skills and theory – you can also grow as a leader and as an educator grounded in your values. Liberty’s faculty bring real-world experience into the classroom, mentors who want to invest in your development and challenge you to lead with integrity and compassion. You can also benefit from Liberty’s Christian perspective, allowing you to align your work in the classroom with your faith.
At Liberty University, we believe in our students. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. And it’s why our 100% online Master of Education degrees are now specially priced at just $430 per credit hour for full-time students.
Upon completion of this program, candidates with elementary license or special education early childhood license are eligible for Early Childhood for three-year-old and four-year-old (add-on endorsement).
Please Note: This program provides the option to earn an add-on endorsement to an existing initial Virginia teaching license. This program is not designed to meet the requirements for an initial teaching license. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. If you do not currently have a teaching license, our Master of Arts in Teaching program may be a better fit for you. You can research licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/MERS-MED-D/.
What Will You Study in the Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Program?
- Behavior management
- Childhood development
- Current issues in early childhood education
- Leadership and supervision in education
In this program, you’ll study how to design, implement, and evaluate effective instruction for young learners while exploring the latest research in child development and learning theory. Your studies can help you build a strong foundation in curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment strategies so you can create engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse children. You’ll also examine the role of families, communities, and cultural influences in early childhood education, helping equip you to support the holistic growth and development of every child in your care.
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Early Childhood Education Graduates
- Academic director
- Child services provider
- Curriculum designer
- Daycare operator
- Educational consultant
- Education program specialist
- Instructional coach
- Preschool administrator
- Vice principal
Program Highlights for Our M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
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 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we actually lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $430 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s M.Ed. online is now available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Cited tuition 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 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
