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School of Education – Online Graduate Certificates Education, Inform, and Transform Future Generations

Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Education Graduate Certificates?
An online graduate certificate in education is a fast and affordable way to get the tools you need to be a better teacher. With our flexible online format, you get a quality education without having to take time away from your job, family, or church. You can study when you want in the comfort of your own home or office, with no set login times!
As a busy professional, we know your time is valuable. Liberty’s online certificates are the most efficient way to get the education and skills you need to stay competitive in the world of academia.
Because Liberty is a Christian university, our faculty of education professionals blend quality academics with a biblical worldview so that your cutting-edge teaching methods are rooted in Christian principles.






Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com's Top 5 College Campuses in America
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
Available Programs
Available Online Graduate Education Certificates
Autism Education
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Autism Education provides training in current special education trends within public and private schools settings. You will explore the characteristics of and interventions for students with autism, including the social, educational, and behavioral strategies available to improve their learning environment.
CTE Transition and Special Needs
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in CTE Transition and Special Needs focuses on the medical, social, and employment challenges for students with severe disabilities as well as the best methods to assess and prepare students for transition into daily independent living. This certificate is designed to help you earn an add-on endorsement in transition and special needs.
Educational Technology and Online Instruction
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology and Online Instruction is the ideal professional development tool for educators seeking to sharpen their skills in the design, development, and implementation of technology-based learning experiences.
Gifted Education
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education can help you gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials you need to provide quality instruction to exceptional students. You will explore leading methods for identifying gifted learners and fostering an environment that helps them learn, grow, and thrive.
Middle Grades
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades will aid you in becoming a more effective teacher and receive specialized preparation to reach students in grades 6 through 8. You will be equipped with the foundational knowledge you need to continue as an education professional or take the first steps to become an education professional.
Preschool
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Preschool can equip you to approach education from an ethical and well-rounded perspective to establish a firm understanding of early childhood development and behavior. These courses will emphasize early childhood years within various preschool environments.
School Administration and Supervision
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision can help you meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for becoming a licensed K-12 school administrator. If you hold a master’s degree and are currently working as a teacher or school counselor, this certificate can help provide the skills and credentials you need to move into administrative roles.
School Leadership
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership focuses on effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. You will gain the knowledge and skills essential for successful community relations, educational diversity, and educational leadership.
Special Education General Curriculum
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Special Education General Curriculum is designed to give you a specialized and in-depth study of special education teaching practice while fulfilling add-on licensure requirements. Through this program, you can learn how to provide individualized education support and care for students with significant disabilities.
Urban Education
Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Urban Education seeks to equip educators for challenges they may face while teaching in urban settings. This certificate can help prepare you to make a difference in the lives of inner-city students.
Available Online Postgraduate Certificates

Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your professional and administrative skills and accomplish something remarkable. Completing a certificate isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why completing an online graduate or postgraduate certificate is worth it.

Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a graduate or postgraduate certificate can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*

Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: elementary, middle, or high school principals** and postsecondary education administrators.***

Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a graduate or postgraduate certificate. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Postsecondary Education Administrators (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the certificate programs accredited?
All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Is Liberty University accredited?
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Are there opportunities to join an honor society?
We offer the opportunity to join Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), which is an international honor society in education with the purpose of promoting excellence in future professionals and recognizing the outstanding contributions made to education.
What are the benefits of earning an online graduate certificate from Liberty?
Our online graduate certificate programs offer students great benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree 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.
- 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)
Ready to start developing the teaching tools you need now?
We have many online graduate certificates in education available! While these certificates may assist you in meeting state licensure requirements, they do not contain all requirements for licensure. Please research your state’s licensure requirements.
Find the online graduate certificate in education that is best for you and apply online today! If you have any questions, please call an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9596.
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 – $275 per credit hour for education Executive Certificate courses*
- Roll credits into the corresponding doctoral degree
- 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)
*The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education Executive Certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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