A.A. in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)

What Will You Learn in Our Online Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education?

• Theories and methodologies of education for better teaching
• Differentiated learning and direct instruction to adapt to each child’s needs
• Behavior intervention strategies so that you can manage learning challenges in the classroom
• Child psychology to give you insights into the minds of your students
• New education approaches practiced in public and private schools

Students enrolled in Liberty University’s online A.A. in Early Childhood Education degree will have the opportunity to take classes focused on child development, learning styles, and instructional techniques. Christian life and thought courses will also be included in order to prepare teachers to help their students academically and spiritually.

Potential Career Fields with the Associate in Early Childhood Education Degree

• Churches
• Early childhood centers
• Homeschool teacher
• Preschools
• Tutoring

Benefits of Liberty’s A.A. 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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online A.A. in Early Childhood Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You can complete our Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree in as little as 1.5 years.

Military Benefits for Undergraduate Students

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)
• Potential college credit for military training