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Majors

Education Department

Bethany’s Education Department oversees the Education Majors and their related courses and programs.

Here to Grow the Next Generation of Educators.

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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 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 in a multi-cultural society whether in public, private, or Lutheran schools. 

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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 range of mild to moderate needs in the areas of academic, behavior, social/emotional, communication, and functional performance.
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Our partner, TeachMN, provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. You can access perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 in application fee reimbursements, and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship!

Create a free TeachMN account here before you apply to Bethany Lutheran College. Once you have subscribed to TeachMN and applied to Bethany, submit your application fee reimbursement here and apply for the TeachMN scholarship here!

Contact the Education Department

Carrie Pfeifer

Professor- Education – Education

Education Faculty

Sarah Bloedel

 Data Entry / Office Assistant

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Chris Dale

Adjunct Faculty – Education

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 Thomas Hunter

Adjunct Faculty – Education

Ted Manthe

Vice President
Title IX Coordinator
Instructor -Teaching Christian Faith

Next Steps

Interested in studying at Bethany? Scheduling a campus visit is a great way to see what we have to offer. You can meet professors or sit in on a class too! Contact our admissions office to learn more.

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