B.Ed. in English as a Second Language

What Will You Study in the B.Ed. in ESL Education? 

• Behavioral and learning differences among students 
• English grammar, etymology, and linguistics 
• How to create a curriculum and evaluate learning outcomes 
• World languages and second language acquisition 

Liberty’s 100% online B.Ed. in English as a Second Language will help you build a foundation of best practices in teaching theory. You will learn how to test and adapt your teaching to your learners’ strengths and needs.  

With the practicum and student teaching in this licensure-track program, you will have hands-on training working with children in your local area. This experience is the most important factor, since you can put your teaching skills to the test and complete licensure requirements. 

Career Opportunities for English as a Second Language B.Ed. Graduates 

• English as a second language school teacher 
• Head teacher at an English language institute 
• P-12 academic coordinator 
• Teaching English as a second language (TESL) curriculum planner 

Benefits of Liberty’s Online B.Ed. Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• 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. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can complete this B.Ed. program in as little as 3.5 years! 
• This degree is offered 100% online and is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for teacher preparation. This approval means that you can complete your teaching license without having to travel to a university campus.

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 military training