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Gain the Licensure You Need to Impact Children and Adolescents with an Online B.Ed. Degree!

Are there teachers in your life who made a lasting, positive impact on you? Maybe their influence has inspired you to be a difference-maker in the lives of young students. With Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree, you can begin a career that will change your life and the lives of students for years to come.

This 100% online B.Ed. program is designed to prepare you for teaching licensure in the state of Virginia. you can gain the in-demand skills, knowledge, and tools you’ll need to prepare students for success in the classroom – and in life. This degree will teach you learning theories that underlie various stages of childhood development and real-world teaching methods to give you confidence in the classroom. You’ll also study the latest education technologies to engage your students in the classroom and current trends in public, private, and Christian learning institutions.

Whether you’re working toward your B.Ed. in elementary, middle, or special education, the credentials you’ll earn through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) teaching licensure requirements will equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world. Become the positive influence that every child needs.

Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/ 

Liberty University’s B.Ed. degrees are CAEP accredited.

Potential Careers Available to B.Ed. Graduates

  • Elementary school teacher
  • K-12 curriculum coordinator
  • K-12 education consultant
  • Middle school teacher
  • Special education teacher

Liberty’s institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and our School of Education initial and advanced licensure program accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) can give you confidence that you are investing in an industry-recognized degree that will help you meet your goals.

Please note: Requirements for teaching licensure vary by state. Liberty’s Bachelor of Education is designed to prepare you for licensure in the state of Virginia following VDOE guidelines and testing.

What Are the Benefits of Earning an Education Degree through 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 education degree online from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks.
  • Pursuing our online Bachelor of Education licensure-tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
  • You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching before you graduate.
  • By completing this program, you can gain licensure in accordance with the Virginia Department of Education guidelines. Check with your state education department to see if Virginia meets their reciprocity guidelines.
  • 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 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 than 4 years, due to our 8-week format and 8 start dates per year.

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
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 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 your military training 

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America

Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

No tuition increase for 9 years

While most universities have continued to increase the cost of tuition over the years, we haven’t so that advanced education is accessible for all.

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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”

Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision

“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”

Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy

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