Bachelor of Science Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies
Equip Children for a Bright Future with an Online Education Degree
Does helping children grow into the next generation of responsible, capable world-changers inspire you? An online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Liberty University can help you take the next step to turn this passion into reality. Through Liberty’s online elementary education interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree, you can learn how to guide children as they develop the social skills, cognitive abilities, and behavior that can help prepare them for the rest of their education — and the rest of their lives.
As a nonprofit, Christian college, we offer you elementary education training that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and one important way we do that is by educating those who educate others — so you can impact the next generation for Christ. With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education interdisciplinary studies from Liberty University, you can learn how to influence the development of your students’ educational, spiritual, and social needs — changing the world one child at a time.
Certain teaching positions require state licensure that this program does not provide. If you are interested in a licensure track, please see our Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education.
What Will You Study in Our Online Elementary Education Degree?
- Develop practical teaching skills for classroom management
- Explore exciting instructional technologies that will help you create a fun and effective classroom
- Get the tools you need to help children conquer learning challenges so they can adapt and succeed
- Study foundational learning theories that explain how students grow and learn better
Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to be pre-teacher education preparation, giving you opportunities to practice educational planning by creating lesson plans and other learning-focused activities and carry out classroom work. Your elementary education classes can teach you to critically evaluate educational methods and interventions as well as apply them to real-world situations.
Potential Career Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Elementary Education Degree Online Graduates
- Christian school administrator
- Church educational minister
- Missionary
- Private school teacher
- Tutor
Highlights of Liberty’s Online Elementary Education Degree
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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online elementary education bachelor’s degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 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 additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Liberty’s undergraduate elementary education interdisciplinary studies degree can help you expand your knowledge of how to educate young students in a crucial developmental stage.
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 your military training
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
