BEd in Middle Education (Science)
Learn how to meet the unique learning needs of your students with a Bachelor of Education in Middle Education (Science) at Liberty University.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
In Liberty University’s School of Education, you’ll learn to instruct and develop courses from a science-integrated approach. Classes in Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Astronomy will prepare you also to teach these subjects.
Our courses are taught from a Christian perspective by educators with years of experience in Middle Grades Science education. Here, you’ll learn how to view teaching through a biblical worldview and make a positive impact in public, private, community, or homeschool settings.
Middle Education (Science) at Liberty University is the perfect degree for individuals who are passionate about specific content and want to help learners develop the same zest. This degree will allow you to begin a career in your content area and equips you with the qualifications needed to teach all students at the Middle Grades (i.e., 6th-8th grade) level.
Courses included
- Elements of General Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Teaching Elementary and Middle School Science
- Middle School Curriculum and Instruction
- Speech Communication
- Composition and Rhetoric
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, you will have the opportunity to gain state licensure and become certified to teach students in grades 6-8. With a B.Ed. in Middle Education degree, you will also be able to pursue additional endorsements for a career in administration or other areas.
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