Overview

Are you interested in becoming a licensed elementary school teacher? Maybe you’re most passionate about teaching younger children, but you’d like to keep your options open because you can see yourself being a middle school social studies teacher someday. If so, the Elementary Education - Middle Grades Social Science (Online) programme from Liberty University may be for you.

Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education is one of only a few like it in the U.S. – a 100% online bachelor’s degree that leads to teacher licensure in Virginia. Through this online elementary education programme, you will complete state-mandated requirements for teacher licensure – including core competencies, student teaching, and practicum hours. In addition to preparing you for success as an elementary school teacher, this degree can also prepare you for success in middle grades education as a social studies teacher.

All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programmes are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Once you complete Virginia licensure requirements, you can apply for reciprocity in another state.* Partner with Liberty and learn the teaching skills you need to be successful.

Why Choose This Programme?

The format of Liberty University’s education courses, which are approved by the VDOE and offered in a fully online setting, allow you to complete your degree at your own pace. In addition, this degree programme allows you to complete your student teaching and practicums at a location near you, so you can finish your degree without leaving your community.
At Liberty University, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. As an education student at Liberty, you’ll be taught teaching and learning techniques from experts in education. Our dedicated professors, who have years of experience in teaching elementary and middle school, instruct from a biblical worldview and have a vested interest in your success.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Instructional Design for Elementary and Middle Classrooms
Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners
Elementary School Curriculum
Middle School Curriculum
Comparative Civilization
Survey of Economics

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA for admission in good standing.

All applicants must submit the following:

Admission application
Application fee
Official college transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form
High School Self-Certification form and official high school transcripts within first 12 credit hours
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fees

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14560 USD / year

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14560 USD / year

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14560 USD / year

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Additional Details

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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