Dr. Beth Ackerman — Associate Dean, School of Education
Associate of Arts in Education (Non-licensure)
Liberty University Online’s Associate of Arts in Education (A.A. in Education) equips students with the specialized knowledge, insight, and skills needed to further their education and career.
The A.A. in Education prepares students from a Christian perspective, providing a solid foundation in educational behavior and development. Coursework also offers insight into current trends, including the study of theories and methodologies that will be of use in Christian, private, and public child care facilities, churches, schools, and homes. Students are given the chance to evaluate methods of teaching and instruction, while being taught the skills to establish lesson plans for educational planning.
Liberty Online’s A.A. in Education provides a solid foundation to continue on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education.
This program will not qualify you to sit for state or ACSI licensure tests.
Why choose an associate degree?
An associate degree allows students to quickly launch their career. Upon completion, students can seamlessly transition from an associate to bachelor’s program, also offered online through Liberty University. Earn two degrees in the time it takes to earn one.
$360 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)
60 total hours
15 must be taken through Liberty
No practicum is required.
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