Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Education 6-12
Share Valuable Life Skills with Students by Earning a FACS Education Degree
Are you excited about the idea of becoming a teacher and helping young people learn the skills needed to be successful in life? If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Education 6-12 may be the degree for you! This program is designed to prepare you for initial teacher licensure as you learn to ready students for the challenges of life.
Family and consumer sciences is one of the most valuable subjects that a student can learn, as it involves preparation for family development, economics and finances, and nutrition and food safety. Every student will need to acquire these skills in order to see success in their adult life. You can be the person who teaches concepts to adolescents that can be used throughout their lives. Let us partner with you so you can become the difference-maker you want to see in the world.
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 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
- Career planning
- Curriculum creation
- Family economic decisions
- Food safety and human nutrition
- Instructional design
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 Career for B.Ed. in Family and Consumer Sciences 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 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 a 6-12 school teacher in the family and consumer sciences discipline.
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 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
