Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English
Help Children Read and Write as an Elementary or Middle School Teacher
Do you have a passion for reading? Do you love to write? Whether you want to teach at the elementary or middle grades level, Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English can help you pass on those passions to the next generation.
Through this online elementary education program, you can complete core competencies, over 90 practicum hours, and at least 1 full semester of student teaching needed for a Virginia teaching license. In addition to helping prepare you for success as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher, this degree can also equip you for middle grades education as an English studies teacher.
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Once you complete Virginia licensure requirements, you can apply for reciprocity in another state.* Partner with Liberty, and you can be classroom-ready after graduation!
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 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 English
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 English teacher
- Private school teacher
- Teacher’s aide
- Tutor
Upon successful completion of the B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English, you will 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, 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
