Special Education Graduate Programs

Bethel University has several options for teachers in the field of special education, including a basic program designed for those who already possess (or do not desire) licensure in Emotional/Behavior Disorders (E/BD) or Learning Disabilities (LD), as well as licensure options that do not entail earning a master’s degree.

Applying theory to practice in special education

The special education course work in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program emphasizes:

Comprehensive assessment
Creative teaching methodologies
Emphasis on collaboration between team members and service providers
Practical application of theoretical and research bases of the discipline
Assessment strategies and methodologies—accent is on classroom-based assessment
The knowledge base and skill refinement opportunities

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Program Options

The M.Ed. course work leads to:

Degree

Basic Program: a non-licensure sequence designed for those who possess or do not want licensure in E/BD or LD
E/BD: leads to licensure in the area of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
LD: leads to licensure in the area of Learning Disabilities

Licensure (for those who do not pursue a master’s degree)

E/BD: leads to licensure in the area of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
LD: leads to licensure in the area of Learning Disabilities
E/BD and LD: leads to licensure in both areas

Licensure (for those without a current Minnesota teaching license). Applicants must

Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, counseling, social work, etc.); and
Have relevant experience with students with E/BD and/or LD in an educational setting
Complete two courses prior to enrollment or transfer equivalent course work from an accredited institution:EDUC603: Introduction to K-12 Schools (2 credits) and EDUC604: Introduction to Theories and Practices of Teaching and Learning (3 credits)

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.