B.Ed. in Physics Education (6-12)

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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physics Education 6-12

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Teach Students About the Forces Behind Physics with Liberty’s B.Ed. in Physics Education

Have you always been fascinated with things like electricity, magnetism, and mechanics? Maybe you love to take something apart and put it back together so you can figure out how it works. If that sounds like you, then you might have a passion for physics. It’s important that someone like you is able to share your passion, teach the discipline of physics, and inspire the next generation.

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physics Education (6-12) can help you get there. Our degree can help provide the tools you need to become an educator in today’s world. Partner with us today and make a positive impact on your future students.

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/

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

  • Curriculum development
  • Electricity and magnetism
  • Mechanics
  • Teaching methods
  • Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics

Throughout this Bachelor of Education program, you will be taught valuable skills in communication and classroom teaching. You’ll also learn how to apply Christian ethics to real-life situations in your career. Your physics courses will cover topics like wave optics, modern physics, and numerical methods in physics. Most importantly, you’ll participate in practicums and student teaching to ensure you have practical training in the classroom prior to graduation.

Career Opportunities for B.Ed. in Physics Education Graduates

Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Physics Education 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 graduate equipped 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 program can help provide the resources, tools, and knowledge you need to succeed as a 6th-12th grade physics teacher.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor of Education at 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!
  • You can complete this B.Ed. program in as little as 3.5 years!
  • Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • This degree can help you pursue licensure credentials to teach in the state of Virginia. Additionally, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity.*
  • Observe and teach in a variety of school settings with your required practicum and student teaching hours.

*This may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.

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

 

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

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Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

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Jun 23, 2025

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No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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