Special Education Program Details

Adult Undergrad Adult Undergraduate Academics B.A. in Special Education

The B.A. in Special Education offers a mostly online format, with occasional on-campus Saturday sessions, allowing adult learners the flexibility to meet requirements on the job and finish their degree efficiently.

A flexible pathway is available for those not seeking a teaching license and for those who need flexibility around student teaching requirements.

To earn an undergraduate degree from Bethel, you will need a total of 122 credits. The listed number of required credits is based on a minimum of 60 transfer credits from previous professional, military, or educational experiences.

If you are applying with fewer credits, your enrollment counselor can help explore options for obtaining additional credits.

Online

Online with Occasional Saturdays

You'll complete coursework online, with occassional on-campus Saturday sessions.

Location: St. Paul

Start Dates: Courses start every 6 weeks. Contact your enrollment counselor for details.

Total credits

68

Finish in as few as

30 months

Academic plans and course catalog

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Courses

Licensure and Accreditation

  • Bethel’s B.A. in Special Education program has approval through Minnesota’s Professional Education Licensing Standards Board (PELSB).
  • Student teaching courses are required to be taken at Bethel.
  • If you want to obtain a teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, check that state's requirements for licensure.
    • Bethel University cannot confirm whether courses or programs meet requirements for professional licensure in states outside of Minnesota. Students should contact their state's licensing bureau to determine whether Bethel's program meets requirements for licensure in their state.

Why Choose Bethel?

Learn why you should choose Bethel (Google doc) for a B.A. in Special Education.