Online B.Ed. in Social Studies

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.Ed. in Social Studies?

• Content measurement and evaluation
• Curriculum fundamentals
• European and U.S. history
• Instructional design
• Microeconomics
• Teaching methods

The B.Ed. in Social Studies Education can prepare you with a variety of fundamental skills including written and oral communication and how to apply Christian ethics to your career. You will also learn all you need to know about teaching in a classroom as well as gain hands-on experience with practicum and student teaching hours. Plus, you will study a variety of subjects specific to the social studies discipline including economics, geography, and U.S. and world history.

Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Social Studies Graduates

Liberty’s Bachelor of Education in Social Studies can help you start your education career. Some of the roles you may be suited for include:

• Curriculum coordinator
• High school teacher
• Homeschool teacher
• Middle school teacher
• Private school teacher
• Tutor

Upon successful completion of the 100% online B.Ed. program, you can be prepared with a well-respected degree in education and Virginia licensure as well as 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree can equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as a 6-12 grade social studies teacher.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor of Education with Liberty University

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 degree 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. 
• Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Graduate with licensure credentials to teach in Virginia, and you may be able to apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity.
• Complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
• Observe and teach in a variety of school settings with your required practicum and student teaching hours.
• You can complete this B.Ed. program in as little as 3.5 years!

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