Academic Programs

Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies

The Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies at UMHB is a 90-hour undergraduate degree designed to provide a focused pathway into the field of education. This reduced-credit-hour program accelerates a student’s path to the classroom or to a post-baccalaureate certification program.

Upon completion, students may enter UMHB’s one-year Master of Education program to complete teacher certification while working full-time in the field, allowing them to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years.

For more information:

Email kmorrison@umhb.edu or call 254-295-4572.

The College of Education is a recognized leader in the field of education and in the preparation of high-quality educators. Our undergraduate Educator Preparation Program is state-accredited and approved. In addition, the program received the following state commendation:

"TEA wishes to commend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for consistently providing candidates with field experiences that far exceed (both pre-student teaching and during student teaching) those required by Texas Administrative Code."

Through the undergraduate program, the College of Education partners with local school districts in preparing, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified teachers. Our master's and doctoral programs facilitate the development of outstanding leaders for public education or the higher education domain.