Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

At Welch College, tuition comes to 20,796 USD per year.

Students complete classroom teaching experiences in real school settings through local teaching opportunities and student teaching. They study subject-specific content in biology, English, mathematics, music, physical education, theater, or theology while also learning teaching methods and classroom management. The programme prepares graduates to teach in grades 6-12 in Christian, private, or public schools in Tennessee. Each major includes a professional education core focused on educational psychology, assessment, and instructional strategies.

Focus areas include Biology Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Theater Education.

The programme requires 124 to 150 credit hours depending on the major. Students complete a Theological Studies Major, Arts and Sciences Core, a subject-specific major, and a Professional Education Core. The Professional Education Core includes courses in educational psychology, assessment, and student teaching.

Graduates enter roles as licensed secondary school teachers in grades 6-12 in Christian, private, or public schools.

Applicants must meet a minimum 2.75 GPA in all majors and the Professional Education Core. Admission to student teaching and graduation also require this GPA. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required in each segment of the degree.

The programme totals about 134 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Welch College has grown into a Christian community of faith and learning in Gallatin, Tennessee. Its mission is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world through biblical thought and life. Academic programs, spiritual formation, and campus life are designed to develop the whole person and connect learning with Christian service.

Students can choose from more than 50 programs of study across fields such as education, business, Christian ministry, the arts, health care, biology, psychology, history, music, and sports management. The college offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, along with theological studies, ministry certificates, an ESL endorsement, adult and online programs, and dual enrollment. Professors teach from a biblical perspective and mentor students as they consider the implications of Scripture and the Christian worldview in their fields.

Students may live on campus or commute in Gallatin, with campus life including Christian service, community activities, the arts, athletics, and student wellness. Welch competes in NCCAA Division II athletics, with sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. International students should know that the college’s academic and community experience is explicitly Christian, with spiritual formation central to student life. Graduate applicants can pursue programs in theology and ministry, teaching, humanities, or organizational leadership, while adult and online study is available to applicants aged 23 and older.