Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year is $425 per credit hour for Wisconsin residents and $525 per credit hour for non-residents..

This programme prepares students for licensure as elementary and middle school teachers. It focuses on developing instructional skills for grades K-8 with an emphasis on student-centered learning and classroom management. Students engage in coursework and field experiences that build practical teaching competencies in core subjects.

The programme requires 120 credits, including general education, education foundation courses, content area studies, and student teaching. All students complete a full-time practicum in a K-8 classroom setting.

Graduates are qualified to teach in public or private elementary and middle schools across Wisconsin and other states with reciprocal agreements.

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

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.