Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool
Help Lay the Foundation for a Child’s Educational Journey with an Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool Studies
Preschool teachers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s educational experience. If you have a desire to work with children in daycare, preschool, or even in Sunday school at your church, Liberty University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool can prepare you, in just two semesters, to positively influence a child’s first impression of the classroom. Our pre-K certificate is designed to prepare you for this responsibility through a solid curriculum based on the principles of God’s word.
Through early childhood education and psychology courses, our pre-K certificate can teach you to effectively manage a classroom and lead early learners to succeed. Many students seeking an Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool studies may already be working professionals or have demanding schedules. Our certificate program can be earned 100% online, giving you a flexible and affordable format that will let you remain active in your current responsibilities while still pursuing your passion.
What Will You Learn in Our Undergraduate Preschool Studies Certificate Program?
- Classroom management skills to help you adapt to teaching challenges.
- Educational philosophy and theories that will be the foundation of good teaching.
- Psychology of childhood so that you can better understand how children learn.
You may also be interested in exploring our Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education.
Benefits of Earning Your Undergraduate Preschool 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 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 this online Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool studies in as little as 2 semesters.
- Credits earned in the Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool program may transfer into an associate in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree.
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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate 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 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC