Programs in Literacy Education Requirements

Admission Requirements 2007-08

Applicants are admitted under the requirements of the most current catalog as they enter Bethel.

The Literacy Education programs will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form along with the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
Submit official transcript(s).
- Master's degree applicants must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
- Licensure and certificate applicants must submit an official transcript showing the highest earned degree. Note: if financial aid is sought, submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Submit a copy of most recent teaching license at the elementary or secondary level
Submit Employment Verification as a teacher or of relevant teaching experience.
Submit a professional Admission Reference completed by an individual with current knowledge of your professional performance.
Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
Submit Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to have access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program (see application materials).
Submit a Student Immunization Record.
Submit a Request for Transfer of Credit, if applicable.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English). A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Interview with the Literacy Education Program Director
Indicate acceptance of Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien.

International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization (www.naces.org) or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) (www.cgfns.org).

Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:
- Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134).
- Letters of support from sponsors.

Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit documentation of health insurance.

If the applicant’s primary language is not English, have a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirement

U.S. permanent resident alien applicants must present the applicant's green card.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Students with Disabilities

Accommodations and services for students with disabilities are coordinated through the Office of Disability Services. The office serves students with various types of disabilities including physical, sensory, learning, psychiatric, systemic, and some chronic illnesses. To receive services through this program, students must provide documentation of a disability. To learn more, please contact the director of disability services at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.