Programs in Literacy Education

The literacy education programs at Bethel University allow students to seek advanced study in reading, pursue leadership positions in literacy, and pass on the love of reading.

Developing literacy leaders

If you are an educator seeking advanced study in reading, or pursuing leadership positions in literacy, you can select from four distinct options including M.A. in Literacy Education, K-12 Reading Licensure, Certificate in Literacy, and elective credit for professional development. These programs are designed just for you, the working professional.

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Program Design

Courses are offered sequentially throughout the calendar year, including the summer months.
Courses are generally taken one at a time.
Classes meet one evening each week throughout the year. Some courses may meet on a different schedule.

Program Options

Master of Arts in Literacy Education
The master’s degree program requires completion of the 15 semester credit course sequence (see Courses). It is designed for:
- Elementary teachers to strengthen their classroom instruction
- Secondary teachers who are teaching in a reading program
- Title I teachers who want to specialize in reading
- Educators who wish to pursue leadership positions in literacy
K-12 Reading Licensure
This licensure option requires completion of eight courses— EDUC600, EDUC601, EDUC602, EDUC607, EDUC612, EDUC622, EDUC626, EDUC635. It is designed for teachers who desire to:
- Specialize in reading
- Teach reading classes
Assume leadership positions in literacy within a building or district
After successful completion of the program requirements, the additional Minnesota K-12 Teachers of Reading License will be added to the current teaching license.
Certificate in Literacy
The certificate requires completion of six courses—EDUC600, EDUC601, EDUC602, EDUC607, EDUC612, EDUC622. It is designed for teachers who desire to:
- Further their training in reading
- Enhance their skills in a traditional classroom
The certificate does not certify teachers to teach reading classes or become a building reading specialist, a district reading specialist, or literacy coordinator. It will not add the K-12 Teachers of Reading License to a current license.
Elective Credit for Professional Development
Courses designed to be taken as stand alone electives are: EDUC600, EDUC601, EDUC602, EDUC607, EDUC612, and EDUC622. This option serves teachers who wish further training in reading to enhance their skills in a traditional classroom. Contact the Graduate School to register for elective courses. Prior approval of the program director is required.

Policies

All program policies can be found in the Graduate School catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.