Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education Shaping Futures through Early Childhood Learning Excellence

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Degree Options
Online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Prepare Children for the Future with Liberty’s Online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education Degree
To be successful adults, children need a firm foundation of primary education, emotional support, and good leadership. Investing in their futures is one of the most fulfilling roles you can take on as an educator. Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education can give you the tools to help children succeed in their educational journey. This degree can prepare you to apply best practices and theories that can help your students grow and thrive.
Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education is one of only a few like it in the U.S. — and is the only online bachelor’s degree that leads to teacher licensure in Virginia. Through this program, you will complete the core competencies, student teaching, and practicum requirements necessary to earn your Virginia teaching license.
Partner with Liberty and be classroom-ready immediately upon graduation! Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Once you complete Virginia licensure requirements, you can apply for reciprocity in another state.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education.
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 online classes may have in-person components. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.






What Will You Study in Our Online B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree Program?
Liberty University’s online teaching degree in elementary education can help give you a thorough background in educational theories and tools you will need to create a safe, creative, and fun learning environment. You can learn how to help children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their educational best. Overall, Liberty’s online elementary teaching licensure degree is designed to prepare teachers with the practical, ethical, and legal understanding to ensure they can meet the challenges of today’s teaching environments.
While completing Liberty’s online elementary education degree, you will study critical learning theories and create portfolios and curricula that will demonstrate your expertise to future employers. Your practicum and student teaching hours are required to meet licensure requirements, but they also allow you to apply your skills in a hands-on teaching environment specific to your desired field.
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Online Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Degree Information
- This online bachelor’s degree program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Undergraduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- This degree has required practicum and student teaching hours.
- A background check is required to obtain licensure in this program.
- Review our licensure information and resources.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Elementary Education B.Ed. Degree?
Liberty’s unique licensure-track elementary education program provides online courses that are VDOE approved. With hands-on experience through student teaching and practicums in a classroom near you, you can learn to apply teaching theory to real-world problems.
At Liberty University, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, so you’ll study under dedicated professors who teach from a biblical worldview and are passionate about building up teachers who pursue excellence and Christ-like compassion. They have years of real-world elementary school experience and can help you discover how to seamlessly integrate your faith into your profession.
Designed to provide maximum flexibility and convenience in an online format, our bachelor’s degree in elementary education can give you the foundation you need to thrive as a teacher — without ever having to travel to a university campus.

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- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Potential Career Options with an Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree
- Elementary school teacher
- Homeschool teacher
- Licensed elementary education teacher
- Middle school English teacher
- Middle school Math teacher
- Middle school Science teacher
- Middle school Social Studies teacher
- Private school teacher
- Special education teacher
- Tutor
Degree Options for Our B.Ed. in Elementary Education Degree Program
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education degree can help you pursue initial teacher licensure so you can work with students in grades PreK-6. Earn your degree today and prepare to help your future students thrive!
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Grades English
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades English degree can help you gain the tools and experience needed to pursue a variety of teaching roles. You can learn how to work with children in grades PreK-6 as well as prepare to teach literature, writing, and grammar to middle school students.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Grades Mathematics
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Mathematics degree can help you become a licensed elementary school teacher and teach math to middle school students. Through top-notch training and hands-on experience, you can prepare to serve your students with skill and integrity.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Grades Science
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science degree can help you meet the requirements for becoming a licensed elementary school teacher. Additionally, you can learn how to teach various science subjects — such as chemistry, astronomy, and oceanography — to middle school students.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Grades Social Science
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science degree is a flexible program that can help you meet the requirements for initial teacher licensure. You can become equipped to work with elementary school (PreK-6) students and teach economics, history, and social studies at the middle school level.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Special Education
Liberty’s online B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Special Education can help you become a licensed elementary school teacher. You’ll also explore best practices for teaching children with special needs so you can help them learn, grow, and thrive.
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.

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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 our online Bachelor of Education licensure-tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Admission Information for Our Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Degree
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
How can I gain real-world experience during my online B.Ed. program?
You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with 3 in-person practicums and 1 semester of student teaching at a local school in your community.
Will I graduate with a teaching license?
With our unique online licensure track, you can complete your teaching licensure requirements and apply for licensure through the state of Virginia. You can then apply for reciprocity for equivalent licensure in other states. Please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage for more information.
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