Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades

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Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades

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Enhance Your Middle School Teaching Skills with Our Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades Education

Are you a licensed teacher looking to expand your area of expertise? Are you interested in learning more about what inspires Middle Grades students in the classroom? Do you want to take specialized education classes focused on the academic achievement and personal development of students in grades 6-8?

Liberty University’s online graduate education program offers a Certificate in Middle Grades for students just like you! These 100% online education classes will prepare you to:

  • Take a step towards your teacher licensure
  • Work as a middle school teacher (licensure required)

If you are interested in earning your teacher licensure, you should check out our Master of Arts in Teaching programs. If you want to expand your teaching opportunities, our graduate level gifted education certificate may interest you! 

What Will You Study in Our Online Middle School Graduate Certificate Program?

Each education course in this program is specifically designed for the online student. The flexible and affordable courses can be taken in a convenient 8-week format so that you can study on your schedule. You will learn in-demand skills through education classes such as:

  • Professional development in middle grades education
  • Teaching specific core areas of study to middle school students such as social studies or science
  • The effect of change and influence within the family or community of middle school students

These education classes will prepare you for a successful transition into middle grades education as you continue your educational journey. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in education or teaching.

Our Online Middle Grades Education Graduate Certificate Program Benefits

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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online middle grade certificate 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.
  • You can complete this Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades in as little as 1 semester.

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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • 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)

 

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.

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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