Special education is about more than providing services. It's about providing a better future.
The M.A. in Special Education includes Autism Spectrum Disorders, Academic Behavioral Strategist, Developmental Disabilities, and Emotional Behavioral Disorders concentrations. Our program will help you become a skilled professional in a high-demand profession. You’ll learn to customize programs to meet individual needs and serve with compassion. While supporting kids and their families, you’ll motivate students to meet their goals and live a meaningful life. This program will build your knowledge base and refine your skills to assess and educate students with mild to moderate and mild to severe disabilities in several areas, including Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Other Health Disabilities, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Program Option(s)
Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist Concentration
Our Academic Behavioral Strategist concentration prepares you to serve K-12 students in a variety of mild to moderate disability categories, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Other Health Disabilities, and Developmental Concentration Disabilities. You’ll be equipped to work in resource rooms and inclusive K-12 settings within public schools. If you're not already a licensed teacher, you will have to complete required prerequisite courses which meet the MN Standards of Effective Practice.
| Deliveries | Blended, and Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 41 |
| Cost per Credit | $535 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $21,935* |
Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration
This concentration will prepare you to serve students in birth to age 21 settings who have been identified with autism spectrum disorders. If you're not already a licensed teacher, you will have to complete required prerequisite courses which meet the MN Standards of Effective Practice.
| Deliveries | Blended, and Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 41 |
| Cost per Credit | $535 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $21,935* |
Special Education: Developmental Disabilities Concentration
With our Developmental Disabilities License, you’ll become adept at implementing and adapting evidence-based instruction methods that will meet the needs of your students and help them succeed. If you're not already a licensed teacher, you will have to complete required prerequisite courses which meet the MN Standards of Effective Practice.
| Deliveries | Blended, and Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 41 |
| Cost per Credit | $535 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $21,935* |
Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Concentration
Our Emotional and Behavioral Disorders concentration prepares you to serve K-12 students who have been identified with emotional and behavior disorders ranging from mild to severe. If you're not already a licensed teacher, you will have to complete required prerequisite courses which meet the MN Standards of Effective Practice.
| Deliveries | Blended, and Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 41 |
| Cost per Credit | $535 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $21,935* |
* These program details and costs are estimated and subject to change. View our program details disclaimer for more information.
Recent News
Bethel Announces New Undergraduate Special Education Programs
October 03, 2018 | 12:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
FEB 26 2019
Special Education (B.A. & M.A.) Online Info Session
6 p.m. CT
Join us to hear more about our B.A. and M.A. in Special Education!
MAR 24 2019
Healing and Reconciliation Retreat
7 a.m. Anderson Center - 2 Pine Tree Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112
Join us for a half day retreat that promises to be both refreshing, healing and equipping as we gather to experience God's heart on reconciliation with Him, ourselves and others.
APR 4 2019
Special Education (B.A. & M.A.) Online Info Session
6 p.m. CT
Join us to hear more about our B.A. and M.A. in Special Education!
MAY 6 2019
Adult Undergrad and Graduate In Person Info Session
6 p.m. Bethel University, Anderson Center - 2 Pine Tree Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112
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Preparing Compassionate, Competent Educational Leaders.
Here, we recognize that teaching children with special needs is a high calling. Our 20 faculty members—who are both recognized researchers and practitioners in multiple specialties within the field—train special education teachers to serve students, teachers, and families from a mindset of Christian values. With this frame, you’ll help create a positive environment that will keep your students engaged in learning and your work rewarding. Our multiple licensure options will help you lead in the largest growing field in education.
95%
Students who pass the MTLE Pedagogy exam
93%
students who pass the MTLE Content exam
Program Highlights
Experienced professors
Bethel’s special education professors are leading researchers and practitioners in the field with experience in multiple specialties, bringing personal experience to your learning to make coursework relevant to the real-world classroom.
Practical experience
During your program, you’ll have 4 opportunities to practice what you’re learning through clinical experiences so upon graduation you can make a real difference in the K-12 educational setting.
Student success
We’re committed to helping you succeed from admission to graduation. Rather than focusing on the results of one entrance exam for admission, we look for well-rounded people with work experience who can bring diverse perspectives into the classroom. And once you’re here, you’ll be supported by advisors and professors who are caring and ensure that you have everything you need.
Flexibility
We know many of our students work full time, have families, and are involved in their community while in graduate school. Our schedules make it easier for you to earn your degree by having limited in-class time so you can complete your assignments when it works best for you.
Christian environment
In our courses, we integrate Christian faith into ideas and practices. In this way, we model how your values and beliefs influence your teaching and scholarship.
Outcomes
Our M.A. in Special Education program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident, compassionate, successful teacher serving kids, families, and communities.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Effectively teach students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities
- Develop strategies for managing academic and behavioral problems
- Ethically carry out legal requirements of special education
- Collaborate with parents and colleagues
- Engage with students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds
- Use a range of technology tools to interpret, evaluate, and apply information
Careers
Our graduates become:
- Special education teachers in public, private, and charter schools
- Directors of Special Education
- Principals
- Superintendents
Areas of Study
Our graduates go on to obtain additional licenses in the following areas:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, birth to age 21
- Emotional Behavioral Disorders, K-12
- Developmental Disorders, K-12
- Work-Based Learning and Technology
