Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$23,800 per year

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

With the B.Ed. in Elementary Education from Liberty University, you’ll not only gain the licensure you need to teach, but you’ll get to enter a career where you can make a positive impact on young minds.

Learn from experienced faculty who are committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word. Develop a biblical worldview along with the type of leadership skills you’ll need in the classroom.

The B.Ed. in Elementary Education degree is designed for students who do not have an initial teaching license. In our program, you’ll gain a deep understanding of instructional content for all types of learners. Here, you’ll get what you need to effectively assess, plan, and teach elementary students.

Courses included

  • Introduction to Education and Classroom Technologies
  • Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners
  • Behavior and Individual Differences
  • Elementary School Curriculum
  • Speech Communication
  • Composition and Rhetoric

Career Information

A teaching license is required for many careers in the field of education. This degree leads to initial licensure 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.

The Bachelor of Education degree will prepare you for a teaching career through studies of child development and cognitive processes. You will also explore research-based pedagogical approaches and instructional strategies.

Minimum requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

  • Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
  • GED scores (if applicable)
  • Consistency and trends of grades
  • Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
  • Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

  • High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
  • SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
  • ACT composite: 20-27

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