Undergraduate Certificate in Earth Science Education Inspire Young Scientists
18
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Bring Earth Science to Life in the Classroom with an Undergraduate Certificate
Do you have a heart for students and a passion for science? Liberty University’s undergraduate Earth Science Education Certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical training you’ll need to teach earth science to 6-12 grade students. If you are interested in teaching earth science – no matter where you are in your experience and education – then this certificate is for you!
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.
Why Choose Liberty’s Earth Science Education Certificate?
At Liberty University, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. Because of this mission, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Here are some of the benefits of choosing to pursue your certificate in earth science education with us:
- Each of our courses is integrated with a biblical worldview to ensure that you graduate as an ethically grounded professional.
- The courses in your certificate in earth science for teachers are offered in a flexible online format, allowing you to continue to dedicate time to your work, family, and community.
- You will gain practical lab and teaching experience in our 30-hour practicum, which can be completed at a school near you.
- Each of your professors has professional experience as an educator with specialized knowledge in the area of earth science so you can be confident you’re learning from the best.
What Will You Study with Our Undergraduate Certificate in Earth Science?
Our Earth Science Education Certificate is designed to prepare you with all the knowledge and experience you’ll need to teach earth science to 6-12 grade students. You will study a variety of topics related to earth science, including astronomy, oceanography, paleontology, and more. Plus, you will gain 30 hours of practical experience in our required practicum at a school in your area.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Earth Science Education can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited earth science certificate:
- Curriculum coordinator
- High school teacher
- Homeschool teacher
- Middle school teacher
- Private school teacher
- Tutor
The teaching, content-defferentiation, and lesson planning skills that you gain from our certificate in earth science can be an asset in many other aspects of the education field as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the BED in Physics – Earth Science.Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an earth science certificate from Liberty University.
This program is an add-on endorsement for those who already hold an initial license in another science discipline.
Required Courses
- EDSC 488 – Science Lab Practicum in Schools
- PHSC 121 – Introduction to Astronomy
- PHSC 122 – Elements of Astronomy Lab
- PHSC 210 – Elements of Earth Science
- PHSC 211 – Elements of Earth Science Lab
- PHSC 311 – Oceanography
- PHSC 312 – Meteorology
- PHSC 313 – Mineralogy-Petrology with Lab
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Undergraduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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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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Admission Information for Our Undergraduate Certificate in Earth Science Education
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).
- 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 1.5 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.)
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.
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
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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 service 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 this certificate help licensed teachers?
If you hold a current teaching license as a general educator or in a specific subject and want to teach earth science to middle school and high school students, this certificate can help you get there. Our program is designed to work with your current credential. You will be provided with new knowledge specific to earth science as well as practicum hours at a school near you.
How can this certificate help student teachers?
If you are currently pursuing your teaching license and you want to add an earth science endorsement to your future credential, then this certificate can provide you with the courses and experience you’ll need. Our certificate covers all the basics of earth science while providing you with a practicum to gain lab experience at a local school.
How can this certificate help aspiring teachers?
If you don’t have a teaching license and you haven’t started your education degree yet, this program can help you get started! You can transfer each of your certificate courses into our B.Ed. in Middle Grades – Science, which leads to licensure. You can also gain the subject matter expertise you’ll need to teach earth science one day, as well as classroom experience at a school near you.
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