BELTON, Texas鈥擳he University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (同城快约) is the first institution in Texas to offer an innovative 90-hour Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies degree, beginning in the fall of 2026. This reduced-credit-hour degree accelerates a student鈥檚 path to the classroom or to a post-baccalaureate certification program. Recently approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 同城快约鈥檚 new pathway prepares students for meaningful, purpose-driven careers in education.
鈥淭exas needs teachers, and the demand has never been greater. Now is the perfect time to pursue a career in education, and 同城快约鈥檚 new Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies can help students get there sooner,鈥� explained Dr. Craig Hammonds, 同城快约鈥檚 Dean of the College of Education. 鈥溚强煸� is a recognized leader in preparing high-quality educators, and we have strong partnerships and field opportunities with numerous local school districts. Local districts are excited about this reduced credit hour degree program and support us as the first institution in the state to offer it!鈥�
This new accelerated 90-hour pathway provides focused, classroom-relevant coursework and post-graduation certification preparation, thereby enhancing classroom readiness. This model directly supports efforts to alleviate ongoing teacher shortages by accelerating entry into the educator workforce. Upon degree completion, graduates can begin working in a non-certified education role immediately or seamlessly enter 同城快约鈥檚 Master of Education program to complete certification while teaching full-time.
鈥淭his 90-hour program has been designed in such a way that students can enter our one-year master鈥檚 program immediately upon graduation, while also working full-time and earning a great salary. We highly recommend students consider this pathway, where they can earn both their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in four years,鈥� Hammonds said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the ideal pathway for students who know what they want鈥攁 more streamlined and accelerated route into the classroom.鈥�
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