Liberty Online’s teacher education program ranked No. 3 in nation

Liberty University Online’s teacher education program has recently been ranked No. 3 in the nation by TheBestSchools.org — an online source assisting students with college, university, and career information.

According to TheBestSchools.org, the top schools were selected and ranked on the basis of three main factors: academic excellence (measured by faculty education and productivity), program depth (measured by number of courses available), and affordability.

Providing a flexible approach to earning a degree, Liberty Online is known for being one of the most affordable online education institutions in the nation.

With both undergraduate and graduate programs, students are able to focus on their passions by specializing in areas such as elementary education, secondary education, and/or special education. Master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral students may pursue numerous other paths, including administration.

Demanding high academic and moral standards from its students, Liberty is Training Champions for Christ to impact lives through the field of education. As an exceptional career choice, teaching allows individuals to invest themselves in a practical field with the opportunity to make eternal investments in the lives of others.

“The ideas, values, and skills taught in schools are the most significant factor impacting society,” TheBestSchools.org said.

Liberty Online is accredited by the National Commission on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Students in Liberty’s online education program are also eligible for licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia in teacher candidate’s approved specializations, other states by reciprocal agreement, as well as the Association of Christian Schools international.

As part of the world’s largest, nonprofit, Christian university, Liberty Online continues to reinvest into the success of students, providing numerous resources, including an online library, Online Writing Center, a partnership with Tutor.com, Liberty Online Ministries, and knowledgeable Academic Advisors.