Graduate Certificate in Preschool
Help Children Lay a Strong Foundation for their Educational Journey by Earning an Online Graduate Certificate in Preschool
Are you looking to expand your knowledge in the field of early childhood education? Are you interested in learning more about what it takes to teach in a preschool? Liberty University’s online graduate education program offers a Certificate in Preschool for students just like you!
These 100% online education classes will prepare you to:
- Take a step towards your teacher licensure
- Work as a preschool teacher
This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education for Early Childhood for three-year-old and four-year-old (add-on endorsement) for candidates with elementary license or special education early childhood license.
Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
What Will You Learn in the Online Graduate Certificate in Preschool?
Each education course in this program is specifically designed for the online student. The flexible and affordable courses can be taken in a convenient 8-week format so that you can study on your schedule.
You will learn in-demand skills through education classes such as:
- Advanced child development
- Current issues in early childhood education
- Curriculum and methods for early childhood
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in education or teaching.
Program Highlights for our Online Preschool Graduate Certificate
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in Preschool 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 nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Graduate Certificate in Preschool in as little as 2 semesters.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 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)
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC