Online B.Ed. in Elementary Ed. – Middle Grades Social Science Shape Futures

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Are you interested in becoming a licensed elementary school teacher? Maybe you’re most passionate about teaching younger children, but you’d like to keep your options open because you can see yourself being a middle school social studies teacher someday. If so, Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science degree may be for you.

Liberty’s B.Ed. in Elementary Education is one of only a few like it in the U.S. – an online bachelor’s degree that leads to teacher licensure in Virginia. Through this online elementary education program, you will complete state-mandated requirements for teacher licensure – including core competencies, student teaching, and practicum hours. In addition to preparing you for success as an elementary school teacher, this degree can also prepare you for success in middle grades education as a social studies teacher.

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. Partner with Liberty and learn the teaching skills you need to be successful.

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.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

The format of Liberty University’s education courses, which are approved by the VDOE and offered in a fully online setting, allow you to complete your degree at your own pace. In addition, this degree program allows you to complete your student teaching and practicums at a location near you, so you can finish your degree without leaving your community.

At Liberty University, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. As an education student at Liberty, you’ll be taught teaching and learning techniques from experts in education. Our dedicated professors, who have years of experience in teaching elementary and middle school, instruct from a biblical worldview and have a vested interest in your success.

The B.Ed. in Elementary Education with a middle school add-on in social studies can provide you with two endorsements on your teaching license: elementary education K-6 and middle education social science. By pursuing the middle-grades social science endorsement, you can become a versatile and well-rounded teacher who is prepared to succeed in a number of learning environments.


The middle grades social science specialization requires students to complete 5 additional courses that are specific to social science. In addition to these courses, students who choose to add the middle grades social science endorsement are required to complete a minimum of 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching.

Further, the elementary education program requires 3 practicums. Completing the B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Social Science endorsement will require you to complete a total of 4 practicums and 1 student teaching requirement. This degree provides more than just an online elementary education degree. It prepares you to work with elementary and middle school students alike.

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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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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
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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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.