Individual Courses
Academics
Maybe you need a course to qualify for a degree program? Or maybe you're wanting to add some skills. Either way, Bethel offers many courses that are a great option to meet your need.
Take a look at the current course offerings below. Once you are ready, you can register online.
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Additional Information
- All course offerings are subject to change and courses may be canceled due to low enrollment.
- Financial aid is available to students who are part of a degree program.
- Transcripts are required for graduate-level courses.
Child & Adolescent Psychopathology — SPED604
Anderson Center
Anderson Center
Explanation of etiology, characteristics, and classifications of behavioral disorders. Description of foundation and conceptual models related to emotional/behavioral disorders. Identification of current educational definitions, identification criteria, and labeling issues. Analysis of behavioral manifestations and the relationship between emotional/behavioral disorders. Determination of consultation with other professionals.
Number of credits: 3
Child and Family Play Therapy Assessment — COUN705
Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Anderson Center
Exploration of normative child development cycle and the development of play. Application of various assessment techniques to clinical work with children, adolescents, and families. Analysis of play based assessment themes and metaphors. Exploration of ethical, spiritual, and cultural considerations when using play based assessments. Demonstration of the intake process from beginning to end including Diagnostic Interviewing, Developmental Assessment, Individual and Family Assessment, and Treatment Planning. SP: Introduction to Play Therapy is recommended prior to taking this course.
Number of credits: 2
Contemporary Topics in Finance — BUSN626
Anderson Center
Examination of key advanced topics that enhance financial management concepts and their applications in modern organizations. Application of strategies related to current events and emerging trends with a focus on the potential of impacting current and future financial and corporate management decisions.
Number of credits: 3
Culturally Responsive Instruction — TEAC732
Anderson Center
Examination of multicultural research, theory and practice as a foundation to cultural understanding in the classroom. Exploration of their role as teacher in a culturally changing learning environment as they develop instructional strategies based on research‑based best practice to continually improve as culturally responsive practitioners.
Number of credits: 3
Data Analytics for Leaders: Making Ethical Decisions — LEAD661
Anderson Center
Tuesdays from 6 - 8pm
Anderson Center
Exploration of data analytics relevant to the business setting. Analysis of methods to visualize and explain quantitative data. Synthesis of appropriate strategies to make ethical and effective data driven managerial decisions. PQ: LEAD607 and one of the following: LEAD611, LEAD641, or LEAD651.
Number of credits: 3
Director of Special Education — EDUC868
Anderson Center
Application of state and federal laws, rules, and procedures governing Special Education funding, administrative structures, and relative to school districts including board meetings, policies, communications, and practices. Understanding of the resources available, along with agencies and organizations that serve Minnesota students with a disability and their families. Understanding of Special Education program development including needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation. SP: It is not required but is beneficial for students to register for EDUC868 alongside registration for EDUC889.
Number of credits: 4
Equity in Diverse School Contexts — EDUC669
Tuesdays from 6 - 8pm
Anderson Center
Identification of various groups in American communities and how to foster communication. Analysis of Minnesota-based American Indian tribes. Evaluation of the effects that racial, cultural, and economic factors have in the classroom. Exploration of practical classroom strategies for addressing diversity and inclusion challenges such as bias, discrimination, prejudices, racism, religion, gender, and sexism. Designing and differentiating a culturally-responsive curriculum for a variety of students. Differentiation of curriculum and teaching for gifted and talented students.
Number of credits: 3
Foundational Play Therapy and Techniques — COUN710
Fridays from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Anderson Center
Demonstration of knowledge of foundational play therapy theories and techniques. Articulation of rationale for using foundational theories. Analysis of themes present from the application of foundational theories and techniques. Explorations of ethical, spiritual, and cultural considerations when implementing foundational theories and techniques with a child and family. Application of foundational play therapy theories and techniques. Identification of personal cultural and spiritual bias considerations when working with diverse and underserved populations. SP: Introduction to Play Therapy is recommended prior to taking this course.
Number of credits: 2
Global Finance — BUSN628
Anderson Center
Exploration of complexities resulting from the interconnected nature of the global economy. Examination of challenges faced by organizations as they consider conducting business globally during the next decade. Integration of personal faith and ethical thinking with global financial strategies. PQ: LEAD607 or LEAD611.
Number of credits: 3
Historical and Contemporary Issues in K-12 Education — EDUC627
Anderson Center
Introduction to the teaching profession and focus on influences shaping education. History, philosophy, psychology, sociology, legal matters, reform, and other current education issues. Student mental health and impact of chemicals in student lives, families, and schools. Personal growth planning and the connection between professional responsibilities and personal faith and values.
Number of credits: 3
Introduction to Differentiation and Responsive Teaching — TEAC730
Anderson Center
Overview of the theory and research of differentiated instruction as a model for acquiring content, processing ideas and developing products to effectively address varying student needs in the K-12 classroom. Focus is on instructional strategies and the practical application of differentiation in the teacher-learner's classroom. Attention to the needs of students with disabilities will be emphasized.
Number of credits: 3
Leadership Evolution — EDUC802
Anderson Center
Anderson Center
Exploration and application of leadership strategies and practices that build capacity to lead complex educational change. Development of self-awareness as foundational to inclusive, relational leadership. Establishing a professional network to become a catalyst for a more prosperous future in preK-12 education. FE: No tuition fee; $200 transcription fee. SP: Program Director approval required for registration.
Number of credits: 3
Leadership Formation and Strategic Talent Management — LEAD651
Anderson Center
Tuesdays from 6 - 7:45pm
Anderson Center - hybrid course
Anderson Center
Creation of a personal leadership philosophy grounded in understanding of the importance of developing others. Recognition of one’s ability to both coach and to be coached. Understanding of foundational leadership processes, practices and strategies in effective talent management. Demonstration and recognition of the importance of culture, nondiscriminatory inclusion, and personal faith while providing recommendations to increase effectiveness. PQ: LEAD607 or LEAD611.
Number of credits: 3
Leadership Theory & Personal Agency — LEAD611
Anderson Center
Tuesdays from 8 - 9:45pm
Anderson Center
Analysis of leadership theory and research as it applies to individuals and organizations. Evaluation of personal leadership capacities and identification of specific areas of growth in capacity and resilience. Analysis of the relationship between personal faith and leadership service
Number of credits: 3
Leading in a Complex and Pluralistic Society — EDUC827
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Anderson Center
Analysis of effective strategies for engaging diversity in the context of higher education. Exploration of the impact of cultural intelligence on leadership in complex and pluralistic systems. Development of personal formation strategies for effectively working and leading in diverse settings. Planning for increased inclusion of diverse members within an organization and increased institutional capacity thrive amidst the changing demographics of higher education.
Number of credits: 4
Legal Issues in Higher Education — EDUC862
Anderson Center
Students focus on the legal foundation, framework, and issues relevant to higher education institutions. Students critique and interpret the legal and regulatory basis for relationships among educational institutions and external stakeholders. Students analyze the processes of dealing with the legal issues and risks faced by academic institutions and leaders. GE: Course can be graded A-F or S/U.
Number of credits: 4
Managerial Economics — ECON635
Anderson Center
Application of economic analysis in formulating managerial decisions, drawing upon concepts of demand, production, costs, pricing strategies, profit and competition. Analysis of the broad macroeconomic forces that influence the business environment. Analysis of opportunities and risks in a global economic environment.
Number of credits: 3
Marketing Management — BUSN645
Anderson Center
Evaluation of market research and effectiveness of various marketing strategies. Analysis of emerging trends that influence marketing strategy decisions. Integration of the impact of globalization on international marketing practices. Distinguish between ethical and unethical marketing practices. Application of marketing concepts in light of a personal faith and the Christian worldview. PQ: LEAD 607 or LEAD611.
Number of credits: 3
Operations Management — BUSN660
Anderson Center
Exploration of operational management, legal, and regulatory issues throughout lifecycles of organizations considering faith, ethics, and Christian worldview. Evaluation of organizational efficiency using quality models such as Six Sigma and Lean. Designing of plans for organizational success (project management steps, outcomes, technology, production, and outsourcing). Distinction between operational management process and function. PQ: LEAD607 or LEAD611. SP: Students cannot earn credit for both BUSN652 and BUSN660.
Number of credits: 3
Organizational Diagnostics and Health — LEAD641
Anderson Center
Tuesdays from 6 - 8pm
Anderson Center
Examination of organizational health and the key systems necessary to build and sustain it. Assessment of one’s leadership characteristics and personal approach to organizational health and change. Use of research, theory, and faith and their roles in organizational effectiveness. PQ: LEAD607 or LEAD611.
Number of credits: 3
Reading Field Experience — SPED621
Anderson Center
Anderson Center
Supervised reading instruction in a K-12 setting. Assessment and analysis of reading ability. Creation of lessons and application of reading instruction skills/strategies. Designing of an environment that fosters reading. Identification of how personal faith connects with the professional responsibilities of a teacher. 30 hours over 12 weeks. PQ: SPED620
Number of credits: 1
Resource Management — EDUC865
Anderson Center
Examination of constitutional authority for using public funds to support public schools and the tax structure used to generate revenue for schools. Evaluation of the budget process and publications implemented against recognized best practices. Application of emerging practices and essential facets of human resource management. Analysis of the resource allocation pattern of a school aimed toward improved student learning. Exploration of the relationship between personal values/ethical guidelines and resource management practices in schools.
Number of credits: 4
Responsive Pedagogy for English Language Learners — TEAC731
Anderson Center
An overview of second language acquisition theories as the foundation for understanding learning processes of a second language learner. Focus is on differentiation for language proficiency levels and levels of former schooling while keeping the rigor of the grade-level content. Strategies for intentional academic language teaching within each content area will drive the lesson planning approach in this course. Crucial factors that influence the acquisition of the second language such as linguistic and cultural identity negotiation will also be addressed.
Number of credits: 3
Strategic Leadership in Higher Education — EDUC842
Anderson Center
Comprehension of strategic and adaptive leadership practices and application to organizational challenges. Analysis of personal strategic leadership strengths and limitations. Identification of how leadership can improve diversity, inclusion, and equity in institutional settings. Analysis of behaviors and traits for strategic innovation. Identification of how faith/values impact leadership philosophy.
Number of credits: 2
Teacher as Leader — TEAC606
Anderson Center
Analysis of the critical impact of the teacher in the educational process. Examination of a variety of information and formal ways in which teachers are leaders. Provision of a framework for thoughtful interaction with the changing image of teachers and the challenges of teacher leadership. Development of reflective practice and goals for leadership and professional growth are addressed.
Number of credits: 3
Teaching Content Area Literacy — EDUC665
Saturdays from 9am - 4pm
Anderson Center
Analysis of knowledge of research-based skills and assessment strategies, reading processes, and instructional practices in the content area. Integration of various instructional strategies to support readers of various proficiency levels, linguistic backgrounds, and specific learning needs in K-12 settings. Implementation of reading research by determining strategies for developing and implementing academic language, vocabulary, fluency, orthographic knowledge, morphological relationships within words, and comprehension. Application of strategies for enhancing K-12 students’ visual, critical, vocabulary, and writing literacy.
Number of credits: 3