Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education

Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education

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With a Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education, you’ll motivate students to succeed and prepare them for responsible global citizenship.

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Online

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16 weeks

Estimated tuition

$4,360

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Discover what’s next. In Bethel’s Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education program, you’ll learn to mobilize students to become independent learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools. Coursework develops a basic overview of all IB programs as well as a practical understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment principles promoted by IB. Designed for licensed and/or experienced teachers, the program encourages reflective practice and research that helps you engage your students.

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In our Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education program, you'll deepen your knowledge of the curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and implementation of IB programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Program Highlights

IB Certification


Students become eligible for the International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning granted by IB with an emphasis in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), or Diploma Programme (DP). Credits may also be applied to Bethel’s M.A. in Education K-12.

Learn a student-focused approach


IB certification focuses on an individualized approach that encourages student-led learning for the 21st century. Become a teacher-leader who champions this method of education in your setting.

Join a global network


With over 3,900 IB schools and access to the IB’s online curriculum center that provides up-to-date developments in IB across the globe, earning an IB certificate in teaching and learning will place you in a growing network of IB teachers around the world.

Free course resources


We’ve eliminated all course resource costs for the IB certificate program. Instead of buying textbooks, you’ll save time and money with access to free digital Open Educational Resources and Library eResources.

Flexibility


The IB certificate is completed fully online and is designed for students who work full time, have families, and are involved in their communities. You can take courses as a stand-alone certificate, or you can use the credits as a concentration in Bethel’s M.A. in Education K-12 program.

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Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education
Experienced faculty who have taught in IB schools at all three levels teach our fully online IB certificate program. Courses are specially created for the IB certificate program, giving you the most current information on IB teaching. Learn how to practically implement major IB themes, such as international-mindedness, reflective practice, and collaboration to create an engaging and active classroom environment. And because our program is just 20 weeks long, you’ll be ready to apply your new skills and knowledge in the classroom sooner.

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Only IB program in Minnesota

2.1%

Unemployment rate of recent graduate alumni

- 2015 Bethel Graduate School Alumni Survey

Career Outcomes

Outcomes

Our graduates teach in public and private, prospective, candidate, or authorized IB schools across the world.

Skills

Learn how to:

  • Integrate international-mindedness in teaching, learning, and assessment
  • Follow the IB principles of learning
  • Implement curriculum and instructional designs that make IB unique
  • Understand how IB’s mission and philosophy affects worldview
  • Utilize assessment tools and strategies in IB
  • Apply appropriate learning strategies for IB programs
  • Execute teaching strategies, activities and resources to support learner outcomes
  • Find resources to support learner outcomes

Employers

Our graduates teach at schools domestically and internationally:

  • American College of Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Lincoln Community School, Ghana
  • International School of Kenya
  • Leysin International School, Switzerland
  • Taejon Christian International School, South Korea
  • South West High School, California
  • Hidden Creek Elementary, Washington
  • Minnesota schools, metro area and outstate
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