Online Graduate Certificate in Preschool Building Blocks of Brilliance: Excel in Early Childhood
Equip Preschoolers for Future Success with a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Online
Do you love working with young children? Are you looking to hone your skills in early childhood education? Do you want to take your teaching career to the next level?
If so, conferring Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Preschool might be the right next step for you! This online program is designed to help you become a more effective preschool teacher or administrator. You can learn how to set young children up for future academic success while fostering their curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.
Partner with us and prepare to make a difference in the lives of your students.
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*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
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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 Online Preschool Certificate Program?
Our online preschool certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length master’s degree, allowing you to gain new skills while saving time and money! And, if you later decide to further your education, credits from this program can be applied toward our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education degree.
We’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals without putting your life on hold. This program is available online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you – even from the comfort of your home!
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. At Liberty, you can learn how to approach education from a biblical perspective and live out ethical principles in your career.
What Will You Study in Our Early Childhood Graduate Certificate Courses?
In this program, you can learn about the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young children. Our seasoned faculty can help equip you to meet the needs of preschoolers and develop teaching strategies that help them thrive.
Our Graduate Certificate in Preschool will build on your previous teaching experience, allowing you to receive specialized training in early childhood education. You’ll explore how to serve children with a broad range of developmental levels, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, you’ll learn how to incorporate exploration and play into the preschool classroom.
Liberty’s preschool certificate can also equip you to design lesson plans and develop a curriculum that prepares children for elementary school. Join us and learn how to help young students reach important milestones and prepare for future success.
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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.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/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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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 – $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)
*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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