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Southwest Baptist University

About

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society. SBU offers education degrees on the residential campus in Bolivar, as well as the Mountain View and Salem campuses. Education degree programs include elementary, middle and secondary education, including degrees in global education for elementary and middle school.

Global service and mission projects allow you to share your faith and develop as a servant leader. Experience a vibrant campus life within a close-knit community, which is perfect for getting involved and developing lifelong friendships.

College or University
Bolivar

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SBU gave me a broader understanding of mathematics that re-established for me that it is so important that the foundations are well-grasped by students so that they are comfortable enough with the basics should they need to build on them later.

Josie Rutledge

I felt very well-prepared for my master’s courses as well as my counseling career. I had already had experience with and been briefed on the more stressful parts of the job.

Tyne Burns

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Southwest Baptist University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Bachelor of Science in Education

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48 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online, Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

The Division of Education at Southwest Baptist University help students to be Christlike servant leaders in the public, private, and international schools. SBU offers certification in elementary, middle school, and secondary. As a student at SBU, you will receive many opportunities to receive real world experience as early as their freshman year. You will also have the opportunity to serve students both abroad or across the US while attending SBU. You will find professors who have practical background knowledge of teaching informed by knowledge of the latest trends in education.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$25,990
In State Tuition
$25,990
Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Southwest Baptist University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Southwest Baptist University to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Academic scholarships

Athletic scholarships

Performance scholarships

Church-related scholarships

Private scholarships

State and federal grants

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

State and federal loans

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Southwest Baptist University offers a work study program on campus with varied placement opportunities.

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Certifications

Biology 9-12
Chemistry 9-12
Computer Science 9-12
Elementary Education K-6
English Language Arts 9-12
Language Arts 5-8
Mathematics 5-8
Mathematics 9-12
Music K-12
Physical Education K-12
Science 5-8
Social Studies 5-8
Social Studies 9-12
Speech / Theatre 5-8
Speech / Theatre 9-12
Visual Arts K-12

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

35%

65%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

77%

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