Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science (Optional Endorsement)
Combine Your Love of Elementary Education with Social Science and Middle School by Choosing Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science Option
Are you interested in becoming an elementary school teacher? Maybe teaching younger students is your main priority, but you’re also interested in social studies and middle grades education. If so, Liberty’s B.Ed in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science may be for you. Not only can this degree equip you with the skills and abilities needed to succeed in the classroom, it can also help you earn your teaching license at both elementary and middle-school levels.
We designed this degree program with your success in mind. Whether you’re learning curriculum development, American history, how to teach diverse learners, elementary school teaching methods, or practices for teaching middle school students, our dedicated professors will challenge you to become the most confident, knowledgeable, and prepared teacher that you can be. Don’t settle for a university that doesn’t have your best interests in mind. Choose Liberty and become a Champion for Christ.
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’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Complete over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
- Be career-ready upon graduation with your teaching license approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
What Will You Learn?
- Behavioral and individual differences
- Curriculum development for elementary and middle school
- Economics
- Instructional design for elementary and middle school classrooms
- Teaching reading to diverse learners
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 B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science Graduates
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, you will be prepared with a well-respected degree in education and endorsement for Virginia licensure as well as over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree will equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as an elementary school teacher or as a middle school social studies teacher.
Facilities and Resources Available to Bachelor of Education 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 before 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.
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
