Bachelor in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $12,000 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The programme prepares students to teach across multiple grade levels with a focus on Christian values and practical classroom experience. Students engage in theory-based coursework and supervised teaching practice. The curriculum emphasizes pedagogical methods and student development within faith-centered educational settings.

Focus areas include Child Development and Learning (K-5th Grade), Early Childhood (PreK-3rd Grade), K-12 and Secondary Licensure (6th-12th Grade).

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including general education, major-specific courses, and field experiences. Students complete practicum hours in classroom settings under supervision.

Graduates enter roles as licensed teachers in public or private schools, Christian schools, or educational ministries.

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 necessary.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. 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.