Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education / Middle Grades Science
Liberty University

Program Details

Liberty University’s 100% online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science can prepare you with the knowledge, experience, and licensure you’ll need to become an elementary school teacher with the additional endorsement for teaching middle school science classes. Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education is one of only a few like it in the U.S. that is 100% online bachelor’s degree and leads to teacher licensure in Virginia. Through this program, you can complete the core competencies, student teaching, and practicum requirements necessary to earn your Virginia teaching license. This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). You can receive at least 90 practicum hours and a full semester of student teaching prior to graduation. This program is designed for students who want to become licensed to teach elementary school, but it has the added benefit of giving you a middle grades science endorsement. Some examples of professions might be an elementary school teacher, education consultant, middle school science teacher, private school teacher, or curriculum coordinator.

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.