Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool Shape Tomorrow's Leaders

18
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
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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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
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 your 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 towards 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.
Required Courses
- EDUC 200 – Principles of Education
- EDUC 205 – Learning Theory and Portfolio Development
- EDUC 210 – Early Childhood Education Fundamentals
- EDUC 215 – Wellness in the Early Childhood Setting
- EDUC 304 – Classroom Management for Teachers
- EDUC 305 – Educational Philosophy for Teachers or PSYC 221 – Psychology of Childhood
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Undergraduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
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!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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.
Transcript Policies
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.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
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
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Lynchburg, VA 24515

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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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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