2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and DisciplinesMaster’s-Level Education ProgramsProgram Design: Master’s Level• Courses are offered sequentially throughout the calendar year, including thesummer months.• Courses are generally taken one at a time.• M.A. in Education K–12 and M.A. in Special Education courses meet oneevening each week throughout the year. Summer courses may meet on a differentschedule.• M.A. in Teaching courses meet on various days of the week. Consult a calendarof class sessions for the schedule.• A supportive learning community is achieved through the cohort model—asmall group of learners progressing through a degree program together.• Cohort starts occur throughout the year, depending on the major (see: AdmissionCalendar).Master’s-Level License RequirementsTo be recommended for license, 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 learner 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. Learnersreceiving 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 learner failing to meet this expectationmay be asked to discuss with the program director other viable optionsfor professional development. License standards are subject to change at anytime by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.K–12 Education Programs: M.A., License, andCertificateThe M.A. in Education K–12 programs are designed for K–12 classroom teachersand focus on educators’ expanding leadership roles and responsibilities in a rapidlychanging educational environment. Learners are provided with an opportunityto reflect, engage in systematic inquiry, and collaborate in a supportive environment.Learning associated with standards, goals, and outcomes is assessed in partthrough the use of professional portfolios.55