B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science

Inspire Students Through Science by Earning a B.Ed. in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science

Science covers many different areas – ecosystems, weather patterns, anatomy, and understanding the universe from the molecular level to the vast expanse of space. Imagine opening that world to future generations by pursuing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education with Middle Grades Science optional endorsement. This middle grades science option will combine your love of the sciences with your desire to pass your wisdom on to others.

Young children need positive role models who can help guide them down the right path. As an educator, you will have the valuable opportunity to show Christ’s love to your students while setting them up for future success. With Liberty’s B.Ed. degree, you can learn how to teach a variety of subjects at the elementary school level and gain an endorsement in middle grades science.

Through your middle grades science specialization, you’ll study core concepts in childhood and adolescent development, as well as specific teaching methods needed for both elementary and middle grades. Upon graduation, you’ll be better prepared to teach science from kindergarten through sixth grade. Through this B.Ed. degree, you can gain the skills, experience, expertise, and credentials needed to be an elementary education teacher with a middle grades science endorsement in the state of Virginia.*

Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.

Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science Degree?

At Liberty University, we strive to provide you with the best in all that we do, which is in line with our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Rest easy knowing that your degree will be taught with excellence and rigorous standards. Plus, each and every education course is taught by a professor who has years of real-life experience in the classroom, is invested in your success as a student, and is dedicated to teaching from a Christian worldview.

Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Because of this, your degree will be well-recognized and respected among other schools and employers. You’ll gain over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching and be able to network with other education students who have the same passion to make a difference in the world.

Additionally, this program provides you with licensure approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), allowing you to teach in the state of Virginia upon graduation.* This degree can prepare you with all the tools and education you’ll need to be successful in the classroom.

*If you are planning to teach in a state other than Virginia, please check the licensure requirements for your state.

What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education – Middle Grades Science?

This B.Ed. in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Science will prepare you with a variety of foundational courses in English, communication, math, history, physics, psychology, biology, and more. You can be well-prepared to conduct safe, fun, and most importantly educational classes for your students.

Additionally, you’ll study a variety of courses that focus how on to educate children and adolescents. Some of your courses will include topics like classroom teaching, instructional design for elementary and middle classrooms, how to teach reading, writing, and language to diverse learners, and behavioral and individual differences of students. Plus, you’ll complete over 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.

By concentrating in science, you’ll gain additional insights with courses on the elements of general chemistry, environmental science, and astronomy. With these classes, you’ll gain a broad foundation in the types of science-related subjects you can one day teach middle school students.

Review the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!

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