Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree Online Elevating Teaching Careers Through Digital Learning
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Prepare to Become a Licensed Teacher with One of Liberty’s Online Bachelor of Education Degrees
You have a vision and a passion to make a positive impact on future generations. Combine your calling with one of Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degrees and see your aspirations as a professional, licensed teacher become a reality!
Being a teacher requires specific training in childhood development, curriculum preparation, and classroom experience. With our online B.Ed. degree, you can do all of that without ever having to travel to Liberty’s campus. This degree will allow you to study from the comfort of your home and complete 90+ practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching in your own community – all while preparing you to pursue initial teaching licensure.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).
Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
What is a B.Ed.?
A B.Ed. is an education degree designed to help you become a teacher in public and private schools. This undergraduate program can help you meet all the competencies required to achieve state teaching licensure, so you can pursue a wide range of job opportunities upon graduation.
In addition to studying topics like classroom technology, teaching methods, and curriculum fundamentals, you’ll also put your skills to the test by completing practicum and student teaching hours as part of this program. That way, you can be fully equipped to take on challenges in a live classroom setting.
What Will You Study in our Online Bachelor’s in Education Degree?
Liberty’s B.Ed. degrees online are designed to provide you with the best in quality, affordability, and flexibility. Here, you won’t just earn a degree – you can have the opportunity to cultivate skills that can help you make a positive impact in your corner of the world.
As you progress through the program, you’ll delve into specialized subjects tailored to your interests and future teaching goals. Whether you’re drawn to early childhood education, special education, or subject-specific teaching for older students, the B.Ed. program offers a range of electives and specialization tracks to meet your aspirations. You can study how to design engaging lesson plans, utilize technology in the classroom, and meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that every child can learn effectively. By the end of your studies, you can have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to inspire the next generation of learners.
Liberty’s licensure-track online bachelor’s degrees in education are designed to help you take on a variety of positions in Christian, private, and public school settings. As a licensed educator, you may have a wide range of job opportunities available to you. Working as a licensed teacher in the classroom is just one option – there are many other critical roles open to graduates with an online B.Ed. degree.
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B.Ed. Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Undergraduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- Review our licensure information and resources.
- Through this Bachelor of Education online degree, you can complete licensure requirements approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) – allowing you to pursue teaching opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon graduation. You may also apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online B.Ed. Degree?
At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. In keeping with that mission, we strive for excellence in all that we do – our academics, our professors, our standards, and more. Here is what you can expect when you pursue your online Bachelor of Education degree with us:
- This is one of the first bachelor’s programs in the nation – and the first program in Virginia – to offer an online degree that can help prepare you for initial teaching licensure. Our B.Ed. courses online are designed to offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing quality.
- Our education professors are invested in your success as a student, dedicated to teaching your courses from a Christian perspective, and have years of real-life experience in the classroom.
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Through this Bachelor of Education online degree, you can complete licensure requirements approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) – allowing you to pursue teaching opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon graduation. You may also apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity.
- By completing 90+ practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching as part of your degree, you can gain valuable experience.
Potential Careers with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Online
Depending on which Bachelor of Education degree online you choose, here are some of the careers you could pursue upon graduation:
- Christian or private school teacher
- Curriculum coordinator
- Educational nonprofit employee
- Homeschool teacher
- Licensed elementary school teacher
- Licensed high school teacher
- Licensed middle school teacher
- Licensed special education teacher
- Licensed teacher in a specific subject (business, ESL, English, math, physics, social studies, etc.)
- Tutor
Degree Options for Our Online Bachelor of Education
With our online B.Ed. degrees, you can prepare to become an elementary school, middle school, high school, or special education teacher. Learn more about what you can gain from each of our Bachelor of Education online degrees below.
Business Education (6-12)
If you are interested in teaching business to secondary students or becoming a business owner or operator, our B.Ed. in Business Education 6-12 can help get you there. By completing courses in the licensure track, you can earn a degree that can help prepare you to teach business classes in public and private school settings. Because our degree contains a core set of business classes, you can also be prepared for work in the business industry.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Elementary Education
By pursuing Liberty University’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education, you can gain knowledge in foundational subjects like math, science, English, and history that you can pass on to your young students as a licensed teacher. Additionally, you’ll study how to prepare a curriculum for primary students as well as how to effectively communicate with and teach them. You can also choose an optional endorsement if you’re interested in further honing your teaching abilities.
Specializations
- Middle Grades English
- Middle Grades Mathematics
- Middle Grades Science
- Middle Grades Social Science
- Special Education General Curriculum K-6
View the Degree Completion Plan.
English as a Second Language Education (P-12)
Liberty University’s B.Ed. in English as a Second Language (ESL) Education P-12 helps provide the education courses, hands-on classroom experience, and support system you need to become a licensed teacher. Teaching ESL students is a rewarding career path that gives you the chance to learn about new cultures while sharing your own.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
English Education (6-12)
Our B.Ed. in English Education 6-12 can help prepare you to teach middle and high school students the analytical skills they need to become well-rounded, thoughtful adults. Grounded in a biblical worldview, this program combines academic excellence with practical, hands-on experience in the classroom. As an English teacher, you will have a unique opportunity to directly influence the values and worldviews of your students.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Mathematics Education (6-12)
Imagine having a career where you inspire the next generation of business professionals, engineers, and educators. By earning your B.Ed. in Mathematics Education 6-12, you can do just that! Your ability to communicate the complexities of math to young minds will have a lasting impact. The advances we are making in society and technology today are just the beginning – we need more bright minds involved in the discoveries of tomorrow.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Education
The B.Ed. in Middle Education can help equip you with the tools, knowledge, experience, and skills you’ll need to be a successful, licensed teacher in middle schools. You can gain basic knowledge in subjects like geography, physics, literature, and more. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a specialization and further concentrate your teaching abilities.
Specializations
Physics Education (6-12)
Do you want to share your passion for physics with the next generation? If so, Liberty’s B.Ed. in Physics Education 6-12 can help! This program can equip you to teach physics to middle and high school students. You will dive into effective teaching methods and gain practical, hands-on experience in the classroom. As a physics teacher, you can inspire your students to appreciate the wonder of God’s creation.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Physics Education – Earth Science (6-12)
Do you want to share your passion for physics and earth science and become a successful middle or high school science teacher? If so, Liberty’s B.Ed. in Physics Education – Earth Science 6-12 can get you there! This degree can help you learn the fundamentals of teaching, gain classroom experience, and earn your teaching license. You can take your interests and turn them into a career that changes lives and positively impacts future generations.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Social Studies Education (6-12)
Do you have a passion for history, geography, and economics and a desire to share this passion with the next generation? If so, Liberty University’s B.Ed. in Social Studies Education 6-12 may be the degree for you! This program is designed to help you become a licensed educator and will cover the critical knowledge points you’ll need to teach social studies to middle or high school students.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Special Education
If you have a heart for children with special needs, Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Special Education can help provide you with the skills, experience, and credentials you’ll need to successfully connect with your students. You can gain knowledge in basic subjects like math, English, and science, and you’ll take specific B.Ed. courses online that can help you teach students with special needs.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
State Licensure Requirements
Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
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!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Pursuing one of our online Bachelor of Education licensure-track programs may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Admissions Information for Our Online B.Ed. Programs
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a teaching degree online?
Yes! Liberty’s B.Ed. degree provides a clear path toward teacher licensure, and the courses are offered online. This means you won’t need to travel to Liberty’s campus for any of your classes – and any field experience requirements (such as practicums and student teaching) can be completed at an approved location near you.
We’ve designed this online bachelor’s degree in education to fit your busy schedule. As long as you submit your assignments by the due date, you can complete your coursework when it’s most convenient for you – without needing to log in at specific times.* And with 8-week courses and 8 different start dates each year,* you’ll have the freedom to start your online B.Ed. courses whenever you’re ready.
*May exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences
What bachelor’s degree is best for teaching?
That depends on what your specific career goals are and what you hope to accomplish in the field of education. If you’re confident that you don’t need teaching licensure (e.g., if you’re primarily looking to teach in a private school), you may want to consider one of Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in education degree tracks (available for early childhood, elementary, and special education).
However, if you think you may want to pursue licensure positions (especially if you want to teach in a public school), the Bachelor of Education online is your best option. This program can help you meet the requirements for state licensure, and the knowledge you gain can help you teach in a variety of settings – from private to public schools. This degree can also help you become eligible for certification through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) – equipping you to teach in Christian schools.
How much can I make with a bachelor’s in teaching degree online?
Your salary may depend on a number of factors, such as where you live/work and how much experience you have – learn more*.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Education, Training, and Library Occupations (viewed online April 5, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
What types of Bachelor of Education degrees does Liberty offer?
We offer a wide range of bachelor’s degrees in education online, so you can pick the program that best matches your interests and goals.
Here is a basic breakdown of the B.Ed. degrees available at Liberty:
- Elementary education – designed to equip you to teach students in grades preK-6 (some degree tracks also offer an endorsement in teaching middle school)
- English as a second language (ESL) education – designed to help you work with P-12 students whose native language is not English and help them gain strong command of the English language
- Middle education – designed to help you teach effectively at the middle school level
- Secondary education – designed to help you teach specific subjects to middle and high school students, such as business, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies
- Special education – designed to offer specialized training in teaching students with special needs and helping them thrive
How can I gain hands-on experience from an online B.Ed. program?
- 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.
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