Online Graduate Certificate in Urban Education Empower. Educate. Elevate.
Educate and Inspire Urban Students with Our Graduate Certificate in Urban Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Urban Education is designed to equip you with the cultural awareness and teaching skills needed to teach in urban settings. As a pioneer in distance education, Liberty has been helping our students serve their own students since 1985.
This non-licensure certificate program is an ideal fit for current educators seeking additional credentials for teaching in urban settings. Inner-city schooling can present several unique challenges, so we designed this program to cultivate confident, Christ-centered educators who can capture the hearts and minds of urban students. Partner with us and become the best teacher you can be!
Your officially conferred degree name will be Graduate Certificate in Urban Education.
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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 Graduate Certificate in Urban Education and Leadership?
Do you currently teach in an urban setting? Perhaps you’re looking for additional knowledge of how to best serve your students, but you’ve had trouble finding a concise, respected urban education program. If so, Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in Urban Education may be for you!
Today’s urban youth face challenges that suburban and rural students may not be familiar with. Students in urban communities often struggle with drug use, hunger, or poverty. Our urban education graduate program can equip you with the advanced training needed to encourage and support students who live in cities.
Our Graduate Certificate in Urban Education and leadership is offered 100% online and can be completed in just 9 credit hours – allowing you to earn a valuable professional credential without sacrificing your priorities. In addition, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can rest assured that your urban education and leadership certificate will be respected by employers and peers alike.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in Urban Education Program?
Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Urban Education program offers insight into the challenges that come with teaching and living in an urban community. Through this graduate program in urban education, you will be exposed to the diversity of K-12 urban classrooms and learn strategies that can be used to work with students and their families. You will also study educational issues that are unique to urban areas.
In this certificate program, you can gain an understanding of proven strategies that can be used to assist inner-city students, as well as study the importance of family-school-community partnerships. Culturally responsive teaching is a hallmark of any successful educator, and with this certificate program, you can gain cross-cultural skills that can be applied directly to diverse, urban classrooms.
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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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