Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science
Share Your Knowledge of the Natural World by Earning a B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science
Science covers many different areas – ecosystems, weather patterns, anatomy, and the universe from the molecular level to the vast expanse of space. Imagine opening that world to future generations by pursuing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education with a Middle Grades Science endorsement. This middle grade science option will combine your love of science with your desire to pass your wisdom on to others.
In the middle grades science specialization, you’ll study core concepts in childhood and adolescent development, as well as specific teaching methods needed for both elementary and middle grades. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to teach kindergarten through eighth-grade science classes. Through this B.Ed. degree you can gain the skills, experience, expertise, and credentials needed to be an elementary education teacher with middle grades science endorsement in the state of Virginia.*
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. Request more information to receive reciprocity guidelines for your state.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- 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 will have a total of over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching by the time you graduate.
- The Educational Technology Lab provides students with resources, software, and equipment to help promote learning with technology.
- All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
- You will have the opportunity to do your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia, including the Washington D.C. public school system through our Washington Fellowship program.
What Will You Learn?
- Behavioral and individual differences of students
- Classroom teaching
- Elementary school curriculum and instruction
- Foundational subjects like English, communication, math, history, and psychology
- How to help children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their educational best
- How to teach reading, writing, and language
- Middle school curriculum and instruction
- Scientific concepts in chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, and more
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/.
Career Options for Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science
Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education degree can help prepare you for a variety of education-related jobs, such as:
- Elementary school teacher
- K-6 curriculum coordinator
- K-6 education consultant
- Middle school science teacher
- Private school teacher
- Teacher’s aide
- Tutor
Upon successful completion of the B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science, you can be prepared with a well-respected degree in education, Virginia licensure, and over 300 hours of classroom experience. This degree can equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed.
Practical Learning Opportunities for B.Ed. Students
- You will have a total of over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching by the time you graduate.
- Find the resources you need to promote learning through technology in our on-campus Educational Technology Lab.
- Your education professors have real-life experience teaching children and adolescents, and if they are overseeing practicum requirements, then they also have a current teaching license.
- You’ll have a variety of locations to choose from for your student teaching semester, including Washington, D.C.
- Pursuing our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
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.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. 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 18, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
