The Bethany Literacy Clinic provides FREE structured literacy services for community children (K-12) who are in need of additional work in reading fluency and comprehension skills. These sessions are held on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in the Education Program area of the Memorial Library. The clinic director, Dr. Carrie Pfeifer, collaborates with greater…
The Bethany Lutheran College Education Department has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Sauer Family Foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. The grant will fund the continued operation of the Bethany Literacy Clinic which provides local elementary school students with supplemental reading instruction free of charge. The Bethany Literacy Clinic was launched in June…
The BLC Education Department is now offering online learning modules for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) relevant to licensure renewal. In order to maintain their licensure in Minnesota, teachers must complete and submit verification of 125 clock hours (Tier 4 renewal), including all mandatory requirements in effect at the time of renewal within the five years immediately preceding…
Photo Gallery Teachers from Mankato Area Public Schools attend a professional development class at Bethany. Teachers from Mankato Area Public Schools attend a professional development class at Bethany. Bethany Lutheran College Professor of Education Dr. Carrie Pfeifer Rachel Moeller, Mankato schools Literacy Coordinator Previous Next Bethany Lutheran College Professor of Education…
Students who seek state licensure for K-12 Art Education will complete coursework for a major in both Studio Art and Art Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the Studio Art and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Art Education majors are required to take and earn at…
Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Social Studies Education will complete coursework for a major in both Social Studies and Social Studies Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the History and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Social Studies Education majors are required to take and…
Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Communication Arts and Literature Education will complete coursework for a major in both English and Communication Arts and Literature Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the English and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Communication Arts and Literature Education majors…
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 Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Mathematics Education majors are required to take and earn at least a…
Students who seek state licensure for K-12 Physical Education will complete coursework for a major in Physical Education and a minor in Exercise Science. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the Exercise Science and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Physical Education majors are required to take and…
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. Bethany’s education program provides rigorous and research-grounded coursework that…
Mission Statement The mission of the educational studies major is to provide an interdisciplinary, liberal arts-based foundation for students who are interested in the field of education and wish to gain some practical experience in teaching, but who do not wish to seek state licensure. Such a major could serve as the entry point for…
This is a listing of Education (EDUC) classes available at Bethany. These courses are included in the requirements for the Educational Studies, Elementary Education, and Special Education majors and other programs. Not all courses are available every semester. Please contact the registrar with any questions.
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. These students may…
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…