Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education
Liberty University

Program Details

Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education is one of the first completely online elementary teaching licensure tracks approved by the Virginia Department of Education for teacher preparation. Liberty’s School of Education is accredited by NCATE through CAEP, providing further support for this program’s excellence for teaching licensure. For students who want to become elementary school teachers, Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education provides the training in theory and teaching best practices they need to build a safe and effective learning environment for children. Students will learn cutting-edge teaching strategies with games and new interaction methods that will help kids engage with new concepts and re-enforce foundational life skills. With the B.Ed’s practicum and student teaching, students will get hands-on experience in a school near them to learn how to apply their studies to a real-world classroom. This program is designed to allow students to complete licensure requirements for elementary education without the need to travel to a university campus. Students who want to get the content competencies, teaching practice, and learning theory study for elementary education online while still meeting licensure requirements will benefit most from this program. Graduates of the B.Ed. in Elementary Education will be well-equipped to find roles as licensed elementary school teachers, private school teachers, elementary curriculum coordinators, and K-12 education consultants.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Liberty University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
  • This program has practicum and student teaching requirements as well as a background check.