M.A. in Teaching
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Our M.A. in Teaching qualifies aspiring teachers to enter the field of their calling. You’ll receive an initial teaching license and gain the skills and knowledge you need for a successful teaching career.
Online
Online with Occasional Saturdays
You'll complete coursework online, with occassional on-campus Saturday sessions.
Location: St. Paul
Start Dates: Spring 2026, and Summer 2026
Total credits
36-37
Finish in as few as
17-23 months (plus thesis)
Courses
Licensure and Accreditation
- This program fulfills the licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota. In addition to coursework, there are external tests you must pass.
- Minnesota requires all teacher candidates to complete and pass the edTPA.
- Bethel’s M.A. in Teaching 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 program'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 Master of Arts in Teaching.
