2008-2009 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and DisciplinesSuperintendent: Licensure (see: Doctoral-Level Programs)Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Licensure (see: Education K-12)Teaching: M.A. (see: Teaching)TESOL: K-12 Licensure (see: Teaching)World Languages and Cultures: K-12 Licensure (see: Teaching)Education ProgramsThe doctoral- and master’s-level education programs are offered through theDepartment of Education and administered through the Graduate School. BethelUniversity is a member of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council and approvedby the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Licensure standards are subject tochange at any time by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Candidates for licensuremust meet the licensure standards in place at the time of program completion.Licensure RequirementsTo be recommended for licensure, learners must demonstrate:• Academic success, defined as completion of each course in the sequencewith a grade of S or a grade of B- or better. Any student failing to maintainthis standard of performance will not be allowed to begin the next course inthe sequence until previous course work is completed to standard. Studentsreceiving a grade of I need permission of the program director to continue inthe next course.• Character, ethics, and relational skills consistent with the role and responsibilityof the professional special educator. Any student failing to meet this expectationmay be asked to discuss with the program director other viable optionsfor professional development. Licensure standards are subject to change atany time by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.Doctoral-Level ProgramsThe Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and principal and/orsuperintendent licensure are designed primarily for experienced K-12 educatorswho wish to complete a course of study leading to a doctorate and/or for individualsin public or private education who seek principal and/or superintendentadministrative licensure. The degree program requires three years of course workplus a dissertation to complete and the completion of 61 semester credits.48