Teacher Coordinator of Work Based Learning

Interested in becoming licensed to coordinate work-based educational opportunities for high school students? The Graduate School now offers a 9-credit licensure program to give you the credentials you need to guide high schoolers in work-based learning programs.

Fully online with optional opportunities to meet your instructor and fellow learners
Designed for teachers with a current Minnesota teaching license
Nine graduate-level semester credits
Begin in July, 2008! Complete in less than 1 year
Credits can be applied toward Bethel's M.A. in Education K-12 program

Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants pursuing the licensure must:

Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Submit an official transcript showing the highest degree earned. If financial aid is sought, submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Submit a copy of a current Minnesota teaching license grades 5-12 or K-12 or proof that you have applied for a Minnesota teaching license.

Reservation Process

Print brochure and send to Bethel University Graduate School, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112. Or fax to 651.635.8004.

Tuition

Rates are $415 per credit (2007-08 and 2008-09 calendar years)

Courses

EDUC705 History and Advancement of Work-Based Learning

2 credits
July 14, 2008-August 8, 2008

Study of the history and progress of work-based learning. Examination of the federal and state legislation that applies to the field. Knowledge and tools that teacher coordinators will use to turn students' work experiences into meaningful learning experiences. One of three courses needed for the Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Licensure. Learners must successfully complete this course before taking EDUC709.

EDUC707 Designing School-Based Instruction for Work-Based Learning Programs
3 credits
September 28. 2009-November 8, 2009

Learners design instruction for work-based learning programs that connects students' school experiences to the world of work. Current employent trends. The role of human resources in an organization. Career and technical student organizations. One of three courses needed for the Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Licensure. Learners must successfully complete this course before taking EDUC709.

EDUC709 Implementing and Monitoring Work-Based Learning Programs
4 credits
February 2, 2009-March 28, 2009

Tools teacher coordinators will use to implement work-based learning. Monitoring programs. Collaborating with the community, employers, school officials, and parents. Reporting to state and other agencies. Employment laws. One of three courses needed for the Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Licensure. Prerequisites: EDUC705, EDUC707