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Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education
Start Your Career with Liberty’s Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Teachers have a great responsibility to their students. The lessons these students learn today will shape them well into their adult years. Preschool-age children are at the most impressionable time of their lives and are excited to learn!
Educators play a critical role in the development of each child they have the opportunity to teach by meeting each of their student’s academic, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
As a Christian university, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill this mission by educating those who educate others. By pursuing our A.A. degree in early childhood education, you can gain the tools you need to help raise up a new generation of young people.
Our 100% online early childhood education degree provides credentials for current teaching professionals or those preparing to enter the field for the first time. We are passionate about equipping educators with the knowledge and tools they need to create a safe, fun, and effective learning environment for students.
Our online early childhood training program is perfect for anyone seeking to learn in-demand skills and further their career as a teacher in an early childhood learning center, a preschool, a church childcare ministry, or even to homeschool their own children.
You can complete our associate degree in early childhood education in as little as 1.5 years while you stay connected with your job, community, and family. Upon the completion of this program, you will be equipped to become a Champion for Christ and make an eternal impact on the children you work with.
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
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.