The Fast Track to a Meaningful Career in Education
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies is the first 90-hour bachelor’s degree of its kind in Texas, designed to help future educators enter the classroom sooner. In just three years, you’ll earn your bachelor’s degree and be ready to pursue your certification through our Master of Education program.
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Bachelor’s Degree in 3 Years
Complete your bachelor’s degree in only 90 credit hours, which is typically one year sooner than students in traditional four-year programs.
Start Earning Sooner
After completing your bachelor’s degree, qualified students have the opportunity to pursue a paid residency or an internship, where you could serve as the teacher of record while earning a full teacher salary and benefits during your fourth year.
Real Classroom Experience
Gain more than 300 hours of field-based experience through diverse classroom placements and hands-on learning opportunities. Explore teaching across elementary, middle school, and high school settings while working with students from a variety of backgrounds and learning needs.
Experience the UMHB Difference
- Recognized leader in educator preparation
- Strong partnerships with local school districts
- State-of-the-art Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation
- Reading and special-needs clinical experiences
- Christ-centered education focused on purpose and service
- Personalized faculty mentorship and support
Want to go further? Pursue UMHB's 3+1 Program
Through UMHB’s innovative 3+1 PATHWAY, you can earnyour associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and master’sdegree all within four years. Qualifying undergraduate students receive automatic admission into UMHB’s Master of Education program,creating a seamless transition to graduate study and teacher certification.
Learn Alongside Education Leaders
During your fourth year, build relationships with doctoral students, mentor teachers, school administrators, and local educators through UMHB’s extensive school partnerships and professional network.
Traditional Path
- Year 1
- Year 2: Associate’s Degree
- Year 3
- Year 4: Bachelor’s Degree + Teacher Certification
3+1 Pathway
- Year 1
- Year 2: Associate’s Degree
- Year 3: Bachelor’s Degree
- Year 4: Master’s Degree + Teacher Certification