Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education – English
Reach Young People with the Written Word by Pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Middle Education – English
When you think of your future career, what do you see? Are you standing in front of a room full of young people – inspiring them, teaching them, and cultivating their minds for the diverse experiences they will be pursuing? If this concept is speaking to your passion and vision for your life, then Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education – English degree may be the next step in your academic journey.
When you pursue our bachelor’s degree in middle education with a concentration in English, you’re preparing yourself to teach middle school students the concepts they’ll need throughout their education, lives, and careers. You’ll be ready to teach at the middle school level, and you’ll have the specific courses you need to effectively convey concepts and skills needed for English speakers.
As you partner with us to gain your undergraduate degree in education, you’re gaining all the skills, knowledge, professional experience, and credentials you’ll need to start teaching middle school students in Virginia. We’re excited about this partnership and preparing someone like you – with your passion and enthusiasm – to teach adolescents.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
- The Educational Technology Lab provides students with resources, software, and equipment to help promote learning with technology.
- All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
- You will have the opportunity to do your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia, including the Washington D.C. public school system through our Washington Fellowship program.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundational subjects like English, communication, math, history, and psychology
- How to educate children and adolescents
- Classroom teaching
- Instructional design for middle classrooms
- How to teach reading, writing, and language
- Behavioral and individual differences between students
This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
B.Ed. in Middle Education – English Career Options
Upon successful completion of the B.Ed. in Middle Education, you will be prepared with a well-respected degree in education and Virginia licensure as well as 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree will equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as a middle school teacher.
Practical Learning Opportunities for B.Ed. Students
- You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching before you graduate.
- Find the resources you need to promote learning through technology in our on-campus Educational Technology Lab.
- Your education professors have real-life experience teaching children and adolescents, and if they are overseeing practicum requirements, they also have a current teaching license.
- You’ll have a variety of locations to choose from for your student teaching semester, including Washington, D.C.
- Pursuing our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
