Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are listed in the official course catalog..

This programme is a four-year on-campus degree offered by the School of Education. It prepares students to become certified elementary school teachers through a liberal arts foundation. The curriculum emphasizes community building and social responsibility in education. Students engage in coursework and field experiences that align with Benedictine values.

The programme requires 120 credits, including general education, education-specific courses, and field experiences. Students complete a sequence of courses in pedagogy, child development, and subject matter instruction.

Graduates are qualified to teach in elementary school classrooms in public or private institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Benedictine College connects academic study with Catholic intellectual tradition and the founding principles of American liberty. Students can choose from more than 50 academic programs, with undergraduate and graduate options across the college. Graduate offerings listed include a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Classical Education, a Master of Arts in Classical Leadership, and a Master of Arts in School Leadership. Programs of distinction and international study options are also part of the academic structure.

The college is located at 1020 North Second Street in Atchison, Kansas. Campus facilities include the Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall, an Independence Hall-inspired building that was previewed in July 2026 and scheduled for dedication in September 2026. Benedictine College is also developing a proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine on campus, adding a planned medical education direction to its existing academic offerings.

International applicants can apply for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. The college provides campus visits, application support, and move-in and orientation dates for incoming students. Its wider college experience includes faith and service, student life, athletics, media and culture, and alumni activities. Atchison provides the setting for a campus-centered education shaped by Catholic identity, academic study, and service.