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School of Education – Undergraduate Certificates Learn How to Change Lives and Minds
Why Choose an Undergraduate Certificate from Liberty University’s School of Education?
Liberty’s undergraduate certificates are designed to help you get the skills you need quickly. With our online format, you get a high-quality, flexible, and affordable education without having to travel to a campus. You can study when you want in the comfort of your own home or office, with no set log in times.
Whether you are currently working or are laying the groundwork for your future career, our certificate programs can prepare you with the skills needed to be successful. As a Christian university, Liberty’s programs provide quality education from a Christian worldview so that you are prepared to make an impact in your field for Christ.
Find the online undergraduate certificate that is best for you and apply online today! If you have any questions, please contact an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9595.
Upon successfully completing one of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved education certificate programs, you may apply for the add-on endorsement in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not be possible and result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
Available Undergraduate Education Certificates
Algebra I Education
Our online Algebra I Education Certificate can increase your skills in teaching mathematics and prepare you for positions that are open nationwide as a math teacher for grades 6-12. Regardless of the subject you are currently teaching or studying, this certificate provides eligibility to add an Algebra I endorsement to your teaching license.
Autism Education
Liberty University’s non-licensure Autism Education Certificate program is designed to help you understand the common characteristics of autism spectrum disorders so you can provide for the needs of your students within the autism spectrum. Gain the skills needed to help children overcome the challenges of autism.
Earth Science Education
Liberty University’s undergraduate Earth Science Education Certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical training you’ll need to teach earth science to 6-12 grade students. If you want to teach earth science – no matter where you are in your experience and education – then this certificate is for you!
Journalism Education
Journalism is an exciting field that affects nearly everyone. A journalist can report on news from the local to the international level, including some of the most uplifting or devastating stories. If you have a desire to inspire young people to pursue journalism, or you would like a job as a journalist yourself, we have the program for you. Liberty University’s 100% online Journalism Education Certificate can provide you with the credentials you need to meet your career goals.
Physics Education
Our online Physics Education Certificate can increase your skills in teaching physics and prepare you for positions that are open nationwide as a physics teacher for grades 6-12. If you are currently teaching or studying a science-related subject, this certificate provides eligibility to add a physics education endorsement to your teaching license.
Preschool
Our undergraduate, non-licensure Preschool Certificate prepares you to handle this responsibility with confidence. Whether you currently work in a daycare, preschool, or Sunday school setting, the early childhood education and psychology courses within this certificate will teach you how to effectively manage a classroom and meet the learning needs of every student.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen and expand your skills in education and accomplish something remarkable. Completing an undergraduate certificate isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why completing an online undergraduate certificate is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how an undergraduate certificate can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: special education teachers** and high school teachers.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of an undergraduate certificate. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Special Education Teachers (viewed online April 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at High School Teachers (viewed online April 17, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about Liberty’s School of Education?
- You may be eligible to join Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), which is an international honor society in education with the purpose of promoting excellence in future professionals and recognizing the outstanding contributions made to education.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) – so you can be confident that our programs are of the highest quality.
What Are the Benefits of Earning an Online Undergraduate Certificate from Liberty?
Our online certificate programs offer students great benefits:
- 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 degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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 non-profit university.
- We offer 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).
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