Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education

What Will You Study in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education?

• Explore learner development, learning style differences, and how to develop an effective learning environment.
• Connect concepts and theories to real-world education solutions.
• Plan curriculum and use assessments and strategies to adapt to your learners’ needs.
• Apply a biblical worldview to teaching practice and professional development.
• Learn to use an evidence-based approach to pedagogy to assess, plan, and teach elementary students.

Liberty’s 100% online B.Ed. in elementary education will help you build a foundation of teaching theory and practice and learn how to apply these to real-world teaching. You will not only develop a thorough understanding of the best practices in elementary student teaching, but you will also learn how to test and adapt your instruction 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 for seeing your teaching skills at work in the real world and can give you what you need to complete your licensure requirements.

Potential Careers with the Teaching Licensure B.Ed. in Elementary Education Program

• Elementary school teacher
• Homeschool teacher
• K-12 education consultant
• K-12 curriculum coordinator
• Tutor

Benefits of the 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:

• This program 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.
• 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.
• 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!
• Pursuing our online Bachelor of Education licensure-tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
• 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 this B.Ed. in Elementary Education program in as little as 3.5 years!

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