Online Degrees in Education
Tomorrow’s leaders are today’s students, and teachers are the ones who inspire them. When you become a teacher, you earn the privilege of influencing the future every day. And an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in education will increase your potential for making a lasting impact on your students.
Liberty University’s online programs in education will help you inspire students in your classroom, school, or university with confidence. Whether you’re a teacher looking to further your career through formal credentialing or want to start a rewarding career in the field of education, Liberty University’s online education degrees will equip you with the in-demand skills, knowledge, and tools you need to prepare students for success in the classroom — and in life.
You’ll explore educational theories that underlie the learning process, as well as real-world teaching methods that help you become a better teacher. You’ll also study the latest education technologies to engage your students in the classroom and the current trends in public, private, and Christian learning institutions. You’ll become a practice-focused educator who is effective — and valuable.
Whether you’re working toward your associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, your credentials from Liberty University will equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.
For additional education degrees, please view our full list here.
All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by CAEP.
Available CAEP-Accredited Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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B.Ed. in Business Education 6-12
B.Ed. in Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Middle Grades English
Middle Grades Mathematics
Middle Grades Science
Middle Grades Social Science
Special Education
B.Ed. in English as a Second Language Education P-12
B.Ed. in English Education 6-12
B.Ed. in Middle Education
English
Math
Science
Social Sciences
B.Ed. in Physics Education 6-12
B.Ed. in Physics – Earth Science 6-12
Master’s Degree Programs
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M.A.T in Teaching (36 Hours)
Elementary Education
Middle Grades Education
Secondary Education
Special Education – Adapted Curriculum
Special Education – Early Childhood Curriculum
Special Education – General Curriculum
M.A.T in Teaching (45 Hours)
Elementary Education
Elementary Education – Special Education General Curriculum
Middle Grades Education
Secondary Education
Special Education – Adapted Curriculum and Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education – General Curriculum
M.A.T in Teaching (51 Hours)
Special Education – Early Childhood Special Education and General Curriculum
Special Education – General Curriculum and Adapted Curriculum
M.A.T in Teaching to Ed.S. (60 Hours)
Elementary Education Curriculum
Middle Education Curriculum
Secondary Education Curriculum
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Administration and Supervision
Math Specialist Endorsement
Reading Specialist Endorsement
School Counseling
Doctoral Degree Programs
Potential Careers
- College professor
- Curriculum director
- Gifted education teacher
- Principal or vice principal
- School superintendent
- Special education teacher
- Teacher
- Teacher’s aide
Please note that not all education degrees lead to licensure and that state requirements for teaching vary by state. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
Liberty’s institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and its field-specific accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for all School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs mean you can be confident that you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.
What Are the Benefits of Earning an Education Degree at Liberty University?
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, and digital collaboration tools as well as others that will help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete your online education program in less time than you think, due to our 8-week format and 8 start dates per year.
- Licensure tracks are available with the necessary coursework and experience to meet state requirements.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses, $275 per credit hour for graduate courses, and $275 per credit hour for Ed.D. and Ed.S. courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training for undergraduate programs
Military Discount for Doctoral Students
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of our unique military discount for doctoral students and reach the pinnacle of your profession — for less.
