Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education: Middle Grades Mathematics
Help Elementary and Middle School Students Thrive with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Mathematics
Do you want to help train up the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers? Are you seeking a clear path to licensure so you can gain the tools needed to teach at a variety of grade levels? If so, Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Mathematics is for you! Our program can help you become a licensed elementary school teacher or middle school math teacher.
Maybe you hope to work with children in kindergarten through 6th grade, but you also want the flexibility to branch out into middle school teaching roles. With our bachelor’s in elementary education – middle grades math, you can pursue teaching licensure in Virginia* and prepare to make a difference in the lives of 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.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Our B.Ed. courses are approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
- Study under seasoned faculty who have years of experience teaching in public, private, and Christian school systems.
- Complete over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
- Join a professional organization related to your career goals and start expanding your network!
- Prepare to pursue initial teacher licensure in the state of Virginia.
- Gain the credentials needed to work as an elementary school teacher or middle school math teacher.
What Will You Study?
- Analyze best practices for curriculum and instruction and put your skills to test in a live classroom
- Explore a variety of topics in elementary education, including educational technology, instructional design, behavioral differences, and diagnostic measurement
- Learn how to teach math, science, reading, and language arts to elementary school students
- Prepare to teach subjects like mathematical reasoning, discrete mathematics, elementary functions, probability and statistics, and coordinate geometry to middle school students
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/.
Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Bachelor’s in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Math Program
- Curriculum coordinator
- Education consultant
- Elementary school teacher
- Middle school mathematics teacher
- Private school teacher
- Tutor
Resources and Experiences Available to B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Mathematics Students
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Pursuing one of our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- You will complete over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching.
- The Educational Technology Lab provides top-notch resources, software, and equipment to help promote learning with technology.
- All of our professors who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
- You can complete your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia or in Washington, D.C., through our Washington Fellowship program.
Admission Requirements for Liberty’s Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 24, 2026
Accreditation
CAEP
