Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education

Use Foundational Concepts to Mold the Next Generation with a B.Ed. in Middle Education

Are you excited about the idea of becoming a teacher? Do you want to help educate young people with the core topics they’ll need in secondary and higher education, as well as life and the workforce? If this sounds like you, pursuing Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education is a great next step in your academic journey.

Middle school children have specific developmental needs. They need to be taught in a way that caters to their development, and they need someone who understands how their minds work to teach them effectively. By choosing the bachelor’s in middle education degree, you’re going to learn how to successfully teach preteens and adolescents as they are growing.

When you partner with Liberty to obtain your middle education degree and licensure, you’re choosing to become prepared to teach middle school students the foundational concepts they’ll need to succeed in school, work, and life. Pursue your dreams now by making a difference in the lives of young people through a B.Ed. in Middle Education.

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.

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Why Choose Liberty’s B.Ed. in Middle Education Degree?

At Liberty University, our mission of Training Champions for Christ means that we strive to provide you with the best in all that we do. Rest in 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 University 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.

Additionally, our B.Ed. programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), allowing you to earn your license and 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.

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What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Education?

The bachelor’s degree in middle education will prepare you with a variety of foundational courses in English, communication, math, physics, psychology, biology, history, and more. You’ll be well-prepared to effectively communicate these ideas and topics to your students.

Additionally, you’ll study a variety of courses that focus on how to educate children and adolescents. Some of your courses will include topics like classroom teaching, instructional design for middle classrooms, how to teach reading, writing, and language to diverse learners, and behavioral and individual differences between students.

In addition to these courses, you’ll complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation. Plus, you have the opportunity to specialize in a particular subject, providing you with specific courses in English, math, science, or social science.

Check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!

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