Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

Walsh University is a Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, with an academic mission centered on developing leaders who serve others. Students can choose from more than 60 majors across undergraduate programs, along with graduate and online adult accelerated degree programs. Small class sizes support direct engagement with instructors, while hands-on experiential learning, internships, interdisciplinary institutes, and global learning programs connect study with professional and community experience.

International students join a university community that includes students from 35 countries and 42 U.S. states. Campus life includes clubs, organizations, Campus Ministry, and NCAA Division II athletics, giving students ways to build relationships beyond the classroom. Mass and other faith-based activities are part of campus life, reflecting Walsh's Catholic identity. The university also maintains an alumni network with graduates working and contributing in communities around the world.

Students considering Walsh should know that financial aid is a significant part of the university's affordability approach, with 98% of students receiving some form of financial scholarship or aid. The campus offers opportunities to meet with Admissions, tour the university, and take part in activities such as student organizations, athletics, career events, and community programs. Walsh supports students preparing for work and continued contribution to their communities after graduation.

The programme is delivered on-campus in a full-time format over four years. It prepares students for initial teaching licensure in Ohio through structured classroom and field experiences starting in the first year. Students engage in pre-clinical and clinical placements within the same school system during their senior year. The curriculum emphasizes the Science of Reading and diverse teaching strategies aligned with national standards.

Focus areas include Science of Reading, Judeo-Christian ideals, Service learning, Respect for diversity, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, professional education courses, and field experiences. Students complete a sequence of practicum placements and a full semester of student teaching.

Graduates enter roles as licensed teachers in elementary, middle, or secondary schools across Ohio, or as intervention specialists in P-12 settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.