Earn a flexible, affordable degree in education online
Make a difference in children’s lives—and in your career
Build a rewarding career shaping the nation’s future generations with an innovative online degree in K–6 elementary education or early childhood education. Help young students maximize their potential while harnessing yours through a bachelor’s program that allows you to take control. Made for working adults, our 100% online, mobile-powered courses let you study at your own pace and convenience. Learn the latest methodologies, strategies and techniques to engage, inspire, empower and support diverse young students.
Choose from three start dates per year.
Program flexibility
With programs made to fit your schedule, you’ll take classes 100% online in manageable 8-week terms. Apply without test scores—SAT®/ACT® not required.
Supportive community
A 16:1 student-faculty ratio means small class sizes that allow you to interact with your professors. You’ll also enjoy 1-on-1 support from your student success manager.
Transfer credits
Transfer eligible credits for up to 75% of your degree to get the most value from your previous college credits and earn your degree sooner.
Same faculty, different setting
The online experience at Lynn University is taught by the same distinguished faculty members who teach our on-campus courses, ensuring a consistent and seamless standard of academic excellence.
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Upcoming start dates
Undergraduate education programs
Choose between two online bachelor of science degrees that are impactful, innovative and boundless—just like you.
Early childhood education
Prepare to teach and care for children from birth through age eight. Learn how to support students emotionally, physically, socially and academically. You’ll study childhood development, the importance of early literacy, classroom management, how to conduct screenings, managing parent relationships and more.
Be ready to advance your career in preschools, kindergarten or first through third grade; education administration; social work and other childcare settings.
While your courses are online, the program also includes an onsite practicum so you can put your learning into practice, building your skills—and your resume.
Early elementary education
Prepare to teach and support students in grades K–6 and develop your own unique teaching style. You’ll learn how to design attention-grabbing lessons, manage a classroom, practice effective teaching strategies and make evidence-based instructional decisions. Explore the best ways to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds in a multicultural society. If your goal is to work with younger students, you can take electives focused on preschool through third grade.
Be ready to advance your career in private or public school teaching, academic coaching, ESL instruction, academic coordination, mentoring, childcare or other areas where a degree in education helps you make a difference.
While your courses are online, the program also includes an onsite practicum and clinical internship so you gain real-world experience. Build your teaching and classroom management skills—and your resume.
This state-approved elementary education degree program is designed to meet Florida certification requirements.
Say hello to online education, redefined
Lynn embraces a high level of innovation that requires creativity and a mindset that challenges conventions and standards. Ready to achieve your educational and career goals on your own terms?
Apple Distinguished School
We're recognized by Apple® as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching and the school environment.
See our rankings from U.S. News & World Report
Lynn University is recognized for its online student experience, forward-thinking instruction and return on educational investment. In 2026, U.S. News and World Report ranked Lynn University in the following categories:
Best value
Best regional universities (south)
Most innovative schools
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Be ready for the future of education
Education continues to evolve to incorporate online and hybrid options, and Lynn keeps you ahead of the curve with its mobile-friendly curriculum. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by completing onsite components in classrooms near you.
SACSCOC accredited
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University.
A quality online education you can afford
Earn a future-focused, private education at a state university price. Our online bachelor’s programs are $375 per credit.
Transfer prior college credits to save even more on your degree. Grant and scholarship opportunities may also be available.
