2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic InformationGeneral Requirements for a DoctoralDegreeDoctor of Education (Ed.D.)1. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 in one’s major. The major GPA includes all coursesrequired in the major and all electives taken for the major.2. At least 80 percent of the credits used to meet the requirements of the majormust be taken in programs that meet Bethel residency requirements. In eachmajor, certain courses are required to be taken in residence.3. Completion of the requirements of a major (listed by discipline in this catalog).4. Completion of departmental and institutional assessment activities.5. Completion of degree requirements within specified time limit.6. Upon completion of requirements 1–5, participation in commencement ceremonies.Students graduate under the requirements of the most current catalog at thetime they enter Bethel for the last time. Any substitutions are determined by theGraduate School and academic services.General Requirements for a Master’sDegreeMaster of Arts (M.A.), Master of Business Administration(MBA)1. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 overall and in one’s major. The major GPA includesall courses required in the major and all electives taken for the major.2. At least 80 percent of the credits used to meet the requirements of the majormust be taken in programs that meet Bethel residency requirements. In eachmajor, certain courses are required to be taken in residence.3. Completion of the requirements of a major (listed by discipline in this catalog).4. Completion of departmental and institutional assessment activities.5. The maximum time limit for completing the degree is five years. This meansthat students must have completed course work for all courses including theMaster’s Capstone no later than five years from the date of the first class sessionin which they are enrolled (see: Grading System–Grade of I).6. Upon completion of requirements 1–5, participation in commencement ceremonies.Students graduate under the requirements of the most current catalog at thetime they enter Bethel for the last time. Any substitutions are determined by theGraduate School and academic services.27