Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education Fostering Growth and Innovation in Adolescent Learning

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100% online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total


Do you have a passion for giving young people a foundation for their futures? When you pursue Liberty University’s 100% online* Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education degree, you are giving yourself the opportunity to become a licensed middle school teacher without ever stepping foot on a residential college campus to take courses.

Teaching middle school-age children requires a very specific understanding of their developmental stage. Throughout this program, you’ll learn about their development as well as gain core knowledge in the subjects you’ll be teaching and the most effective ways to prepare lesson plans, communicate with, and instruct adolescents.

By partnering with Liberty University to complete your online education degree, you’ll have the opportunity to gain the necessary skills, experience, knowledge, and credentials needed to successfully teach preteens. With this degree, you’ll walk away with hours of classroom experience and a license to teach in the state of Virginia.**

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

**Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.


The online bachelor’s degree in middle education can prepare you for the classroom with a variety of foundational courses in English, communication, math, history, physics, psychology, biology, history, and more. You’ll be well-prepared to communicate these ideas and topics to your students. Additionally, you’ll study a variety of courses that focus on how to educate children and adolescents. Some of your courses will include topics such as classroom teaching, instructional design for middle school classrooms, how to teach reading, writing, and language to diverse learners, and behavioral and individual differences of students.

In addition to these courses, you’ll complete practicum and student teaching requirements so you can gain experience in a live classroom. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in English, math, science, or social science.

Take a look at our featured courses below for more information on what you’ll be studying!


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

  • English Teacher
  • Homeschool teacher
  • K-12 curriculum coordinator
  • Licensed middle education teacher
  • Math Teacher
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Private school teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Teacher’s Aid
  • Tutor

Upon successful completion of the 100% online B.Ed. in Middle Education, you can 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 can equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as a middle school teacher.


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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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Pursuing our online Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.



Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service 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

*Not applicable to certificates.