M.A. in Special Education

Standards of Effective Practice Concentration

If you're not already a Tier 3 or Tier 4 Minnesota licensed teacher, you will need to complete the Standards of Effective Practice concentration. The concentration meets all the prerequisites for Bethel’s M.A. in Special Education program and it meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Standards and Licensing Board’s (PELSB) Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice, a requirement for all Tier 3 and Tier 4 licensed teachers. The Standards of Effective Practice concentration must also be paired with one of the concentrations in the M.A. in Special Education program.

Online

Mostly Online

You'll complete over 80% of your coursework online.

Location: St. Paul

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

Total credits

16 (a total of 57 with another concentration)

Finish in as few as

28-31 months

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ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE

Program Accreditation

Bethel’s M.A. in Special Education program has approval through the Minnesota Professional Education Licensing Standards Board (PELSB), the state’s leading body responsible for teacher licensing and overseeing teacher preparation programs. Find out whether this program meets the licensure requirements for your state. Learn more about our program's mission.

University Accreditation

Bethel University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1959. This regional accreditation, recognized by the United States Department of Education, demonstrates that the university meets quality educational standards.

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