Program Details
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Education 6-12 helps students prepare to be licensed business teachers for middle and high school education. By studying the best methods for teaching business to students and gaining hands-on experience teaching in a local classroom, students can enter the teaching field prepared for success. This program also provides in-depth studies in business that can prepare students for the business field, opening doors for entrepreneurship and corporate roles as well as teaching. The BEd in Business Education 6-12 is designed to meet Virginia’s licensure requirements and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) through CAEP. Students in other states can apply for reciprocity after referring to their state’s requirements. With a mix of business and education skills, students who earn a BEd in Business Education will have a unique skill set that can help them not only teach business in middle or high school but also tackle unique problems in business. Graduates may be qualified to help companies with compliance training and customer user experience and be exceptionally well prepared for success in the education product industry where they can apply their knowledge of teaching to creating successful learning tools. Graduates of the BEd in Business Education will be well-equipped to pursue roles as licensed middle or high school business teachers, private school teachers, curriculum coordinators, education product designers, and corporate training managers.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineProgram 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 EquivalentRecommended 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.