Undergraduate Preschool Certificate Online

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Help Lay the Foundation for a Child’s Educational Journey with an Online Preschool Teacher Certification

Preschool teachers often lay the foundation for a child’s entire educational career. Liberty University’s undergraduate Certificate in Preschool program can prepare you to take this responsibility with confidence. Do you work with children in a daycare, preschool, or Sunday school setting? Our preschool certificate courses can help teach you how to effectively manage a classroom and meet the learning needs of every student.

Your officially conferred certificate name will be Certificate in Preschool.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Preschool Teacher Certification Online?

We understand that many students seeking an undergraduate preschool certificate are busy working professionals, parents, or both. Our students may not be able to take time away from their busy lives to attend a residential program. That’s why we are proud to offer an undergraduate preschool certificate program 100% online.

In addition to our flexibility, we are a Christian university with professors who teach from a biblical worldview. Earning a certificate from Liberty University gives you a credible credential with solid name recognition that can help set you up for success in your career.

What Will You Study with Our Preschool Teaching Certificate Online?

Are you passionate about helping young children adjust to attending school? For many young children, preschool is the first time they are separated from their parents during the day. Our undergraduate Pre-K certificate is designed to equip you with the skills you need to help every child succeed in this transition period.

Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality education possible, based on the principles of God’s Word. You can prepare for the challenges and responsibilities that may arise in your career.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our preschool certificate can help you prepare for a career in education. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our Preschool Certificate:

Homeschool teacher
Preschool teacher
Teaching assistant
Tutor

The skills that you gain from our Preschool Certificate can be an asset as you pursue careers in early childhood education settings. Additionally, you may apply many credits earned in the program toward an associate or bachelor’s degree after you successfully complete the preschool studies certificate.

Take the next step toward your personal and professional goals with Liberty University’s undergraduate preschool certificate.

Additional education may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

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.

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Admission Information for Our Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Admissions Office Contact Information

Submit your application online or over the phone.

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Apply by phone: (800) 424-9595

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Undergraduate Preschool Certificate Online

How do you get certified to be a preschool teacher?

One way you can become a preschool teacher is by completing an early childhood education certificate online program. Liberty University’s preschool certificate can help! This program is designed to help you understand child development and how to manage a classroom full of infants and toddlers. You will study education principles, learning theory, and wellness in the early childhood setting.

Plus, Liberty’s Christian preschool certificate incorporates biblical principles into every course. You will understand how to communicate with and teach young children from a compassionate and ethical perspective.

What is the best online school for early childhood education?

If you’re planning to pursue an early childhood certification online, you want to make sure you’re committing to the best school for your needs. Liberty University’s online preschool certificate program can provide you with a quality education that will work for you.

Here are some reasons why Liberty’s program stands out:

This certificate is offered 100% online, allowing you to complete your coursework on your own schedule.
With Liberty’s mission to Train Champions for Christ, you can be assured that you’re learning how to teach children ethically with biblical principles in mind.
You can complete this certificate in as little as 1 or 2 semesters and start your career faster.
Your professors have experience as educators working with young children and are excited to pass on their expertise to you.

Are you ready to change your future?

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*Some restrictions may occur for this promotion to apply. This promotion also excludes active faculty and staff, military, non-degree-seeking, DGIA, Continuing Education, WSB, and certificate students.

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Help Lay the Foundation for a Child’s Educational Journey with an Online Preschool Teacher Certification

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