B.Ed. in Physics Education – Earth Science

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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physics Education – Earth Science

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Earn Your Physics and Earth Science Education Degree and Start Inspiring Students Today

If you have a love for science and want to use your passion to educate the next generation, then a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is for you! This degree can help you learn the fundamentals of teaching, gain classroom experience, and earn your teaching license. You can take your interests and turn them into a career that changes lives and positively impacts the future.

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education in Physics Education – Earth Science can give you all the tools and experience you’ll need to become a successful middle school or high school science teacher. Are you ready to help young people live up to their full potential? If so, partner with us – we can help you earn the credential you’ll need to inspire your future students.

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. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/PYEE-BED-D/.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s B.Ed. in Physics and Earth Science?

  • Curriculum development
  • Electricity and magnetism
  • Mineralogy and petrology
  • Teaching methods
  • Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics

Throughout your Bachelor of Education, you can gain foundational skills related to communication, psychology, Christian ethics, and more. You’ll study topics necessary to help you become a successful middle school or high school physics and earth science teacher. Plus, you can gain the experience you need to be confident as an educator and receive your teaching license.

Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Physics Education – Earth Science Graduates

Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Physics Education – Earth Science can help you start your education career. Some of the roles you may be suited for include:

  • Curriculum coordinator
  • High school teacher
  • Homeschool teacher
  • Middle school teacher
  • Private school teacher
  • Tutor

Through Liberty’s 100% online B.Ed. program, you can earn a well-respected degree in education, pursue Virginia licensure, and start your career with over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This program is designed to provide the resources, tools, and knowledge you need to succeed as a 6th-12th grade physics and earth science teacher.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor of Education with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • You can complete this B.Ed. program in as little as 3.5 years!
  • Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • You can graduate with licensure credentials to teach in the state of Virginia. Additionally, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity.*
  • Receive over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching.
  • Observe and teach in a variety of school settings with your required practicum and student teaching hours.

*This may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

 

130

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Available Online

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

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