Physics Education Certificate Prepare to Lead

21
Credit Hours
Online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Help Improve Students’ Understanding of Physics with a Physics Education Certificate
Are you ready to boost your teaching career and help prepare tomorrow’s scientists today? Whether you are a teacher or preparing to be one, an add-on endorsement is something that can make you more marketable. Liberty University’s online Certificate in Physics Education can increase your skills in teaching physics and prepare you for positions nationwide as a physics teacher for grades 6-12. Regardless of the science-related subject you are currently teaching, this certificate can help you add a physics endorsement to your teaching license.
Did you know that close to 70% of middle school students are taught science by a teacher lacking a major or certification in the subject taught?** Of all the STEM subjects, physics has the most severe teacher shortage. Conferring this Physics Education Certificate can help prepare you to be a better teacher and fill vacancies in physics teaching positions all over the nation. Make a difference in education and help secure the future of students who may one day take the lead in scientific fields.
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.
**U.S. Department of Education, Education and certification qualifications of public middle grades teachers of selected subjects, 2019 (viewed online November 5, 2020)






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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Physics Education Online 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 physics education with us:
- Your courses are integrated with a biblical worldview to ensure that you graduate as an ethically grounded professional.
- Your certificate courses are offered in a flexible, 100% online format, allowing you to continue to dedicate time to your work, family, and community.
- Each of your professors has professional experience as an educator with specialized knowledge in the area of physics education so you can be confident you’re learning from the best.
What Will You Study with Our Online Physics Education Certificate?
Our Physics Education Certificate can provide you with the knowledge to teach physics courses for grades 6-12. Your online physics education covers subjects that will help you teach students to understand the interactions of matter in the physical world. You can learn how to utilize tools of science and engineering to analyze theories and develop new ones. Some notable branches of modern physics include quantum physics, special relativity, and general relativity.
You will study these areas of physics and the theories associated with them, such as wave optics, mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Your online courses will cover subjects essential to every physics teacher. Additionally, you will have a supervised 30-hour practicum that will include placement in a 6-12 grade classroom as well as lab hours. This will be an excellent opportunity to turn your knowledge into wisdom as you gain experience teaching physics.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Physicist
- Physics department chair
- Physics curriculum developer
- Research assistant
- Secondary education physics teacher
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Certificate 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 Physics Education Certificate
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.
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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 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 this certificate help licensed teachers?
If you hold a current teaching license in another science area and want to teach physics courses in grades 6-12, this certificate of teaching can help you get there. Our program is designed to work with your current credential, and it’s online so you don’t have to leave your current position.
How can this certificate help student teachers?
If you are currently pursuing your teaching license and want to add a physics endorsement to your future credential, then this certificate can provide you with the courses and experience you’ll need. Our certificate for teaching covers all the basics of physics while providing a supervised 30-hour practicum designed to link theory with practice.
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