Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$23,800 per year

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

In Liberty University’s School of Education, you’ll learn to instruct and develop courses from a social science-integrated approach. Classes in Economics, American History, and Comparative Civilization will prepare you to also teach these subjects.

Our courses are taught from a Christian perspective by educators with years of experience in Middle Grades social science education. Here, you’ll learn how to view teaching through a biblical worldview and make a positive impact in public, private, community, or homeschool settings.

Middle Education (Social Sciences) at Liberty University is the perfect degree for individuals who are passionate about specific content and want to help learners develop the same zest. This degree will give you the opportunity to begin a career in your content area and equips you with the qualifications needed to teach all students at the Middle Grades (i.e., 6th-8th grade) level.

Courses included

  • Survey of Economics
  • Survey of American History
  • Teaching Elementary and Middle School Social Sciences
  • Middle School Curriculum and Instruction
  • Speech Communication
  • Composition and Rhetoric

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, you will have the opportunity to gain state licensure and become certified to teach students in grades 6-8. With a B.Ed. in Middle Education degree, you will also be able to pursue additional endorsements for a career in administration or other areas.

Minimum requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

  • Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
  • GED scores (if applicable)
  • Consistency and trends of grades
  • Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
  • Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

  • High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
  • SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
  • ACT composite: 20-27

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