Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

Mount Mary University offers more than 40 undergraduate programs across areas such as nursing, business, fashion design, computer science, cybersecurity, social work, art therapy, interior architecture and design, public health, and web design and development. Its liberal arts foundation supports a career-focused education shaped by creativity, social justice, leadership, and hands-on learning. Undergraduate students who identify as women study in a women-centered environment, while graduate programs are open to everyone.

Graduate options include master's degrees in occupational therapy, professional counseling, art therapy, nutrition and dietetics, social work, education, and business administration. Doctoral study is available in counselor education and supervision and occupational therapy. The Institute for Women and Children's Advancement supports research, advocacy, and innovation through four centers. Reduced Credit Programs provide streamlined routes to graduation in selected fields.

The campus is located at 2900 Menomonee River Parkway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Students learn in a close community with small classes and personal support from faculty, staff, and classmates. Campus life includes activities, internships, jobs, study-abroad opportunities, and connections with professors. International students are encouraged to begin applying at least six months before their intended semester, allow time to gather documents and attend required appointments, and prepare their financial arrangements early.

This programme is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers seeking licensure in Wisconsin. It prepares students to teach in elementary, middle, and high school settings across multiple subject areas. Students engage in coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, including a full-time student teaching placement in their final semester. The programme aligns with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction standards and assessment requirements.

Focus areas include Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Middle School, English and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including general education, major-specific courses, clinical experiences, and student teaching. Students must complete 100 hours of approved clinical experience before beginning full-time student teaching.

Graduates enter roles as licensed teachers in public and private elementary, middle, and high schools across Wisconsin.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for admission. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.