The Fast Track to a Meaningful Career in Education
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor鈥檚 Abridged Bachelor of Educational Studies is the first 90-hour bachelor鈥檚 degree of its kind in Texas, designed to help future educators enter the classroom sooner. In just three years, you鈥檒l earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree and be ready to pursue your certification through our Master of Education program.
Apply NowWhy Choose The Accelerated ABES?
Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in 3 Years
Complete your bachelor鈥檚 degree in only 90 credit hours, which is typically one year sooner than students in traditional four-year programs.
Start Earning Sooner
After completing your bachelor鈥檚 degree, qualified students have the opportunity to pursue a paid residency or an internship, where you could serve as the teacher of record while earning a full teacher salary and benefits during your fourth year.
Real Classroom Experience
Gain more than 300 hours of field-based experience through diverse classroom placements and hands-on learning opportunities. Explore teaching across elementary, middle school, and high school settings while working with students from a variety of backgrounds and learning needs.
Experience the 同城快约 Difference
- Recognized leader in educator preparation
- Strong partnerships with local school districts
- State-of-the-art Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation
- Reading and special-needs clinical experiences
- Christ-centered education focused on purpose and service
- Personalized faculty mentorship and support
Want to go further? Pursue 同城快约's 3+1 Program
Through 同城快约鈥檚 innovative 3+1 PATHWAY, you can earnyour associate鈥檚 degree, bachelor鈥檚 degree, and master鈥檚degree all within four years. Qualifying undergraduate students receive automatic admission into 同城快约鈥檚 Master of Education program,creating a seamless transition to graduate study and teacher certification.
Learn Alongside Education Leaders
During your fourth year, build relationships with doctoral students, mentor teachers, school administrators, and local educators through 同城快约鈥檚 extensive school partnerships and professional network.
Traditional Path
- Year 1
- Year 2: Associate鈥檚 Degree
- Year 3
- Year 4: Bachelor鈥檚 Degree + Teacher Certification
3+1 Pathway
- Year 1
- Year 2: Associate鈥檚 Degree
- Year 3: Bachelor鈥檚 Degree
- Year 4: Master鈥檚 Degree + Teacher Certification