The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in Interdisciplinary Studies (non-licensure with 5th year MAT option) from Liberty University Online will equip you with the specialized knowledge, insight, and skills you need to achieve your goals and succeed in your career. Liberty Online’s program approaches the discipline of education from a Christian perspective to provide you with a firm foundational understanding of elementary educational development and behavior.

After completing the Bachelor of Science degree, you may choose to continue for a 5th year to earn licensure in elementary education through the MAT.

An online degree in pre-teacher preparation will give you the opportunity practice educational planning by create lesson plans and units. Courses teach you to evaluate educational methods and interventions such as differentiated learning and direct instruction. You will also explore current educational trends practiced in today’s private and public schools, while gaining insight into the development and influence of a Christian worldview in elementary education.

The B.S. in Elementary Education in Interdisciplinary Studies provides an educational foundation that can help you become a teacher candidate in a graduate education program. The program expands upon the theories and methodology of Christian education that will assist those who will work in Christian schools, churches, and the home.

After completing the program, you will be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) by submitting the form below. It will also prepare you for our MAT elementary licensure program.

Potential Career Fields

• Tutoring
• Homeschooling
• Paraprofessional
• Private School