Education K-12 Program

Master of Arts

With a master’s degree in K-12 education, you’ll ignite a passion for learning—in yourself and others.

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At a glance

Delivery

Online

Finish in as few as

18 months (plus a thesis)

Estimated tuition

$18,348-$19,173

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M.A. in Education K-12

Discover what’s next. In Bethel’s M.A. in Education K-12 program, you’ll invest in yourself for the benefit of your students. Designed for teachers with a current K-12 teaching license, the program will help you improve your teaching skills and expand your leadership opportunities. You’ll engage in thoughtful activities that promote learning and harness ways to lead and serve. Teaching provides a platform for change—and we’ll show you how to use it for good to improve your community.

Program details

Our M.A. in Education K-12 program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident teacher prepared to serve students, families, and communities in a complex and changing educational environment. The program is designed for teachers already working in K-12 classrooms who want to take the next step.

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Program highlights

Innovative professors

Instructors work in K-12 environments, so they provide real-world school and classroom solutions, and they coursework relevant to your educational setting.

Student success

We’re committed to your success from admission to graduation. You’ll be supported by a team that cares about your success as you pursue your graduate degree in education.

Collaborative learning

Learn in a supportive and collaborative environment alongside your peers. You’ll foster meaningful friendships, lifelong connections, and a valuable network while advancing your teaching career.

Christian and global perspectives

Courses are taught from a foundation of faith, which adds meaning. And you’ll consider educational theory and practices from national and international viewpoints to learn global best practices.

Flexibility

Our program is 100% online and can be completed in 18 months, along with time for a thesis. Nearly all of our students are full-time teachers, have families, and are involved in their community.

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Upcoming Events

JUNE 24 2025

Refresh: A Gathering for Educators

8:30 a.m. Anderson Center Community Room

A retreat for education teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to refresh and rejuvenate with good food, thoughtful activities, engaging connection with other educators, and an inspiring message from a joyful keynote speaker.

Building Responsive, Compassionate Teacher-Leaders

Approached from a Christian worldview, our online education program develops teachers who are knowledgeable, collaborative, and caring—reflecting a strong moral framework of integrity and compassion. We understand how important it is for teachers like you to stay current in our rapidly changing educational environment. From new technologies to teaching for a differentiated student population and understanding new educational models, we’ll help update your skills and provide new ones so you’re prepared for changes in education. You’ll be able to choose from five concentrations, allowing you to specialize in your area of interest and preparing you to step into leadership roles in your setting.

Teachers describe Bethel's education master's students as “the best they see from the preparation programs.”

- Interviews from national accreditation process

97%

of students would recommend their program to other teachers

- Recent Bush Exit Survey

This program blessed me so much! It gave me the opportunity to discover what it means to be a Christian teacher and leader. It also renewed my passion and equipped me with strategies to be more effective in my classroom.

Kristie Keenan '16

Bethel University has allowed me to go back to school while working at a pace that is comfortable for me. I have enjoyed being a part of the online program and furthering my education.

Rachael Cappola '16
Current Job: 8th grade Math Teacher

This was an incredible, global educational experience. I was thrilled with the opportunity to collaborate online with peers across the world and I wouldn't trade this experience for any traditional learning program.

Evan Howard '15
Current job: Teaching Fellow - Athens College

Getting my master's at Bethel was convenient. All the classes were offered online, and I could choose a concentration. Also, I enjoyed the classes. They were a great study of best practices in education.

Patty Boettcher '15
Current job: 4th Grade Teacher at International School in Genoa, Italy

When I searched for master's in education programs, I knew I wanted something rigorous, engaging, and Christ-centered. This clearly structured program challenged me to continually exhibit God's love through the process of best teaching each student that enters my classroom.

Sarah Sobas '15
Current job: Teacher at International School of Qingdao (China)

Career Outcomes

Outcomes

Our online M.A. in Education K-12 program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident teacher prepared to serve students, families, and communities in a complex and changing educational environment.

Careers

Wondering what you can do with an M.A. in Education K-12? You'll be equipped with skills that apply to growing career fields, including:

Teaching traditional K-12 classrooms (core courses)
Teaching in International Baccalaureate schools
Coordinating work-based learning
Education administration and leadership
Special education

Skills

Graduates of the M.A. in Education K-12 program are prepared to be:

Reflective—experience personal growth and professional renewal
Knowledgeable—increase personal competence in academic disciplines
Perceptive—facilitate learning through effective teaching
Effective—act as teacher-leaders who seek to build positive and collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and communities
Caring—exhibit a Christian worldview that provides a strong moral framework characterized by integrity and compassion