2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and DisciplinesSocial Studies: 5–12 License (see: Teaching)Special Education: M.A. (see: Special Education)Superintendent: License (see: Doctoral-Level Programs)Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License (see: Education K–12)Teaching: M.A. (see: Teaching)TESOL: K–12 License (see: Teaching)World Languages and Cultures: K–12 License (see: Teaching)Education ProgramsThe doctoral- and master’s-level education programs are offered through the BethelUniversity Department of Education and administered through the GraduateSchool. Bethel University is a member of the Teacher Education AccreditationCouncil and approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching, and Minnesota Boardof School Administrators. License standards are subject to change at any time bythe Minnesota Board of Teaching. Candidates for license must meet the licensestandards in place at the time of program completion.Doctoral-Level Programs (Ed.D., License)Major in Educational Administration (EDAD)The Doctor of Education in Educational Administration program is for applicantswho wish to complete a course of study leading to a doctorate in educationaladministration. Applicants with K–12 educational experience may complete alicense for principal and/or superintendent. The degree program requires threeyears of course work, participation in residencies, a completed dissertation, andthe completion of 61 semester credits. Up to 12 credits of post-master’s work maybe accepted in transfer.Program Outcomes• Demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be a public intellectual,defined as a well-informed and ethical educator who will serve both the schooland larger communities as a dynamic, visionary leader.• Provide evidence of the personal attributes necessary for effective leadership,centered on an integration of ethics, personal faith, and professional expertise.• Demonstrate ability to understand and apply research methodologies throughplanning and conducting a doctoral-level research study.• Meet the competencies stipulated in the Minnesota Board of School Administratorsrules for license of K–12 principals and/or superintendents.51