Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science
Help Your Students Thrive with a B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science
Are you in search of a licensure degree that will prepare you to teach both elementary and middle school students? Maybe you’re most interested in teaching elementary school, but you’d like to be qualified to teach middle school social sciences — just in case you want to make a career change down the road. If so, Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education with a focus in middle grades social science may be for you!
It’s no secret that teachers have a lasting impact on the students they teach. You may have even had an elementary or middle school teacher that has inspired you to become a teacher too. Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education with a middle grades social science endorsement can equip you with the knowledge and teaching license that you need to be successful.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
Not interested in licensure? Check out our bachelor’s degree in elementary education interdisciplinary studies!
What Will You Study in Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science Specialization?
- How to design curriculum for elementary and middle school students
- How to manage behavioral and individual differences in classrooms
- How to teach elementary and middle school social sciences
As a student in this degree program, you’ll be challenged to master and teach a number of subjects. In addition to a group of elementary education core courses, you’ll study the basics of social sciences: economics, American history, and comparative civilization. Lastly, you’ll complete over 90 practicum hours and at least one full semester of student teaching, which can help equip you with the hands-on skills and abilities you need to make an impact in the classroom as a Champion for Christ.
Potential Careers with the Teaching Licensure B.Ed. in Elementary Education Program
- Elementary school teacher
- Homeschool teacher
- Middle school social studies teacher
- Private school teacher
- Tutor
Benefits of Pursuing Your B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree – Middle Grades Social Science 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.
- 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 additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- This program is offered 100% online and is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for teacher preparation. This approval means that you can complete your teaching license without having to travel to a university campus.
- Pursuing our online Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- You can complete this B.Ed. in Elementary Education program in as few 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
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Next Start Date
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