Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for teaching licensure in elementary, middle, or secondary education across multiple subject areas. It emphasizes practical classroom experience through partnerships with local school districts. Students engage in methods courses grounded in real-world teaching situations. The programme includes structured literacy training for PreK-6 educators and offers endorsements in special education and English language learners.

Focus areas include Elementary Education P-6, Secondary Education 6-12, Special Education High-Incidence, English Language Learners, Structured Literacy, Middle Level 5-8.

The programme requires a total of 120 credit hours, including coursework in education foundations, subject-specific methods, and practicum experiences. Students must complete student teaching and pass the PRAXIS Content Test in their subject area.

Graduates enter careers as licensed teachers in public or private schools at the elementary, middle, or secondary level.

Applicants must have sophomore standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.75. They must pass ED100, ED200, one MA1XX course, and one ID20X course with a grade of C or higher.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Bethany College’s campus is located at 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg, Kansas. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center houses the Office of Admissions, while Presser Hall is receiving resources for preservation and enhancement. Student activities include the Bethany College Theatre Club, whose 2026-2027 season features Eurydice and The Addams Family: A New Musical.

Undergraduate study covers more than 20 majors, with the homepage also presenting a selection of more than 40 undergraduate majors. The college promotes exploration of individual interests and preparation for a future shaped around each student’s goals. Bethany lists a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, supporting direct contact between students and instructors. Theatre provides one avenue for students to develop creative and collaborative experience outside the classroom. Every student receives financial aid.

International students can start the application process through Bethany’s online Application Portal. First-time users create an account, while returning users log in, and admissions support is available at admissions@bethanylb.edu. The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center. Bethany also provides phone support at 800.826.2281, extension 8113, and 785.227.3380, extension 8113.