Gain Teaching Licensure with One of Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degrees
You have a vision and a passion to make a positive impact on future generations. Combine your calling with one of Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degrees and turn your aspirations of becoming a professional, licensed teacher into a reality.
Being a teacher requires specific training in childhood development, curriculum preparation, and classroom experience. We understand the importance of working with students while completing your degree so you’re fully prepared for your career as a teacher. With any of our Bachelor of Education degrees, you’ll receive training in each of the core areas of instruction for elementary, middle school, or special education students, in addition to completing 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching.
By partnering with Liberty to receive your training and teaching license, you’ll be fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience essential to educating young people.
Career Opportunities for B.Ed. Graduates
- Elementary school teacher
- High school teacher
- K-12 curriculum coordinator
- K-12 education consultant
- Middle school teacher
- Special education teacher
This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Available Programs
- Business Education (6-12)
- Biology Education (6-12)
- Chemistry Education (6-12)
- Computer Science Education (6-12)
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education – Middle Grades English
- Elementary Education – Middle Grades Mathematics
- Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science
- Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science
- Elementary Education – Special Education
- Engineering Education (6-12)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English Education (6-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (6-12)
- Health and Physical Education (P-12)
- Mathematics Education (6-12)
- Middle Education – English
- Middle Education – Math
- Middle Education – Science
- Middle Education – Social Sciences
- Social Studies Education (6-12)
- Spanish Education (P-12)
- Special Education
- Theatre Arts Education (6-12)
- Visual Arts Education (P-12)
What Are the Benefits of Pursuing a Bachelor of Education Degree?
- Your education professors are invested in your success as a student, dedicated to teaching your courses from a Christian perspective, and have years of real-life experience in the classroom.
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Upon graduation, you will complete licensure requirements approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), allowing you to teach in Virginia immediately upon graduation.
- Be classroom-ready with 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching.
- Pursuing our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- Your on-campus education will allow you to network with professors and other students within the education department and in student-led clubs.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.