M.A. in Teaching (M.A.T.) Requirements

Admission Requirements

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

The M.A. in Teaching program at Bethel University will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form with the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
Submit an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree and transcripts from all graduate schools attended. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from any school that shows completion of program prerequisites, if any.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or institution that is internationally-recognized as equivalent.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Submit documentation for approval of content-specific course work and interview with a content advisor to determine if all State of Minnesota Content Standards have been met in one of the nine academic content areas.
Submit two professional Admission References.
Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
Submit a Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program.
Submit a Student Immunization Record form.
Submit a Request for Transfer of Credit form, if applicable.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English). Minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of the Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.
Interview with faculty of Bethel's Department of Education.

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 NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organization (www.naces.org) or from CGFNS International (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) (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, complete a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

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

U.S. permanent resident alien applicants must:

Present the applicant's green card.

Note: Minnesota requires a criminal background check for all individuals seeking licensure. Some school districts may require a background check prior to any practicum or student teaching.

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

Bethel is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services. Students must provide documentation of their disability(ies) in order to receive accommodations. For further information, click on Disability Services or contact the director of disability services at 651-635-8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.

To request disability-related accommodations or services, one week's notice is preferable.

Policies

All program policies can be found in the Graduate School catalog. The catalog can be downloaded 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.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding financial aid, call 651.638.6241 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For questions regarding all other payment options, call 651.638.6428 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For all other questions, contact an admissions advisor at 651.635.8000 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8000.