Partnerships and Pathways

Partnerships and pathways can earn you credits or scholarships toward your Ed.D. 

Through partnerships with school districts, universities, and professional organizations, Bethel offers opportunities to earn doctoral credits, qualify for scholarships, and build on previous coursework toward your Ed.D. in Leadership in K-12 Administration.

Explore our partnerships and pathways to see which benefits may be available to you.

Partnerships

Anoka-Hennepin School District 

If you work for Anoka-Hennepin School District, you may qualify for a Business Partnership Scholarship of up to $400 per semester (maximum $1,200 per year) when you're accepted into Bethel's Ed.D. program.

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

If you've completed NAESP's National Mentor Training and Certification Program, you can earn three doctoral credits at no cost. The program fulfills the requirements for EDUC802 Leadership Evolution, and you can apply those credits to your Ed.D. If you’re not ready to start a doctorate, you can apply to Bethel as a non-degree-seeking, individual course student and pay a one-time $200 transcription fee.

The Collaborative

If you work for a Collaborative member school, you may qualify for a Business Partnership Scholarship of up to $400 per semester (maximum $1,200 per year) when you're accepted into a Bethel Graduate Education program. And if you've completed The Collaborative's Mastermind program, you can earn three doctoral credits at no cost. The program fulfills the requirements for EDUC802 Leadership Evolution, and you can apply those credits toward most Bethel Graduate Education degrees. If you're not ready to start a degree, you can apply to Bethel as a non-degree-seeking, individual course student and pay a one-time $200 transcription fee.

University of Wisconsin-Superior 

If you're in UW-Superior's M.S. in Education—Educational Administration or Ed.S. in Educational Administration program, you can build on your Wisconsin coursework to pursue Minnesota administrative licensure and Bethel's Ed.D. in K-12 Administration. You may also qualify for a Business Partnership Scholarship of up to $400 per semester (maximum of $1,200 per year).

Zumbro Education District 

If you work for Zumbro Education District, you may qualify for a Business Partnership Scholarship of up to $400 per semester (maximum $1,200 per year) when you're accepted into Bethel's Ed.D. program.

Pathways

Bethel M.A. in Education K-12 Pathway 

If you're in Bethel's M.A. in Education K-12 with an educational leadership concentration, you can count eight credits from two courses toward your M.A. electives and your Ed.D. and/or administrative licensure program. You'll also benefit from a streamlined application process when you're ready to continue your education at Bethel.