Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education – English
Inspire Young People with a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Education – English
Are you passionate about teaching young adults and helping them prepare for the future? If the idea of becoming a middle grades teacher is exciting but you need more flexibility than what a traditional on-campus degree provides, then Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) could be a great fit! Liberty’s unique B.Ed. in Middle Education – English prepares you to teach English to preteens while you earn your teacher’s license in the state of Virginia* — all from the comfort of your own home.
At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. We fulfill this mission by training educators to pursue excellence and Christlike compassion in the classroom. Throughout the B.Ed. in Middle Education – English program, you will study both essential learning theory and best practices that will equip you to help middle school students thrive. Your practicum and student teaching will also give you hands-on experience applying what you learn to a classroom within your community.
Liberty’s B.Ed. in Middle Education – English is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and is one of the first 100% online teacher preparation programs in the county that allows you to earn your license without traveling to a traditional campus for classes.
All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accreditation means that your coursework and training meet the highest standards of excellence and will demonstrate your value as a professional to future employers.
Not interested in licensure? Check out our bachelor’s degree in elementary education interdisciplinary studies!
*If you are planning to pursue licensure in another state, please review the reciprocity of Virginia teaching licensure with your state’s Department of Education requirements. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/MEEG-BED-D/.
What Will You Learn in the B.Ed. in Middle Education – English?
- The social and intellectual development of middle school learners, learning style differences, and how to create an effective learning environment for writing and other topics
- Expertise in middle education teaching and learning, including effective reading and writing instruction
- How to create teaching materials and curriculum for middle grades students
- How to use an evidence-based approach to theory and best practices to assess, plan, and teach middle school education
The B.Ed. in Middle Education – English can provide you with a foundation of both learning theories and best practices that will equip you to adapt to the unique needs and challenges of middle grade students. Your degree in middle education can help your students gain confidence in their English skills and abilities — confidence that will help them in many areas of their lives. The combination of 100% online courses and hands-on training through your practicum and student teaching can prepare you to apply what you learn to real-life scenarios in the classroom.
Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Middle Education – English Graduates
- English teacher
- Homeschool teacher
- Middle education consultant
- Middle education curriculum coordinator
- Middle education teacher
What Are the Benefits of Pursuing an Online B.Ed. in Middle Education?
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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education – English degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 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 cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Pursuing our online Bachelor of Education licensure-tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- You can complete this B.Ed. in Middle Education – English program in as little as 3.5 years!
- The B.Ed. in Middle Education – English licensure-track program is approved by the VDOE for teacher preparation. This approval means that you can complete your licensure requirements through the program for the state of Virginia and apply for reciprocity in another state if desired.
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 military training
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
CAEP