Bethany’s Education Department oversees the Elementary Education Major along with related courses.

Elementary Education Major
The teaching profession is challenging, rewarding, and inspirational, with the opportunity to shape generations to come. Bethany’s education majors can become licensed professionals in a variety of K-6, 5-8, and K-12 programs. The education program

K-12 Licensure Opportunities
The education program at Bethany prepares students to teach in a variety of settings with the belief that future teachers educated from a Christ-centered perspective will be better prepared to meet the needs of children

Mathematics Education Major
Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Mathematics Education will complete coursework for a major in both Math and Mathematics Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the Math and Education

Physical Education Major
Students who seek state licensure for K-12 Physical Education will complete coursework for a major in both Exercise Science and Physical Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the Exercise Science

Special Education Major
A teacher holding the Special Education Academic and Behavioral Strategist license is authorized to provide evaluation and specially designed instruction to eligible children and youth with disabilities from kindergarten through age 21 who have a
Interested in education, but not seeking state licensure? The Educational Studies Major may be for you.
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Associate Professor
ML 102
507-344-7869
- Introduction to Education Clinical
- Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms
- Teaching Science in Middle Level Classrooms
- Teaching Reading and Writingin the Content Areas
- Teaching Mathematics Clinical
- Teaching Math in Middle Level Classrooms
- Curriculum Planning and Assessment
- Curriculum/Assessment for MiddleLevel Classrooms
- Classroom Management
- Capstone of Professional Experience
- Student Teaching I: SPED
- Student Teaching II: K-12 Art
- Educational Studies Internship andSeminar
- Special Education IEP & TransitionPlanning
- Special Education Law and Advocacy
- Behavior Mgmt & Classroom Environments for Students with Disabilities
- Special Education Practicum II
- Behavioral Methods & Mental Healthfor Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Vice President
Title IX Coordinator
Adjunct Faculty - Freshman Seminar
Instructor -Teaching Christian Faith
OM 236
507-344-7745

Professor- Education
ML 101
507-344-7577
- Methods in Teaching K-12 Art
- Methods in Teaching 5-12 Communications Arts and Literature
- Methods of Teaching Health Education
- Methods in Teaching 5-12 Mathematics
- Methods of Tchng Secondary Phys Education
- Methods in Teaching 5-12 Social Studies
- Literacy Foundations
- Educational Psychology & Human Relations
- Teaching Health and Human Performance
- Early Literacy Clinical
- Teaching Social Studies in Middle Level Classrooms
- Methods of Elementary Social Studies
- Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Clinical
- Early Childhood Theory and Methods
- Teaching Reading and Writingin the Content Areas
- Educational Technology and Media
- Integrating the Fine Arts
- Capstone of Professional Experience
- Student Teaching I: SPED
- Student Teaching II: Preprimary
- Educational Studies Internship andSeminar
- Identification and Assessmentfor Special Education Services
- Literacy Assessment & Interventionsfor Students with Disabilities
- Special Education Practicum I
- Consultation, Collaboration & Resources in Special Education
- Methods/Strategies Teaching Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- Supporting Students with Autism