Description of Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program

The online M.Ed. program is designed for candidates who already have a valid teaching license, and, in most cases, who have completed an undergraduate degree in education. The M.Ed. program will help candidates meet professional development goals and assist the candidates to bring current research into practice in their schools. To earn the M.Ed., a candidate must complete 36 credit hours. Coursework is offered online with elective seminars offered on campus. The M.Ed. program affords the candidate a choice of three cognate areas: Literacy, School Leadership or a Generalist option. In addition to the three cognate options, candidates interested in becoming a school building principal may select the School Administration Licensure option leading to the Indiana K-12 Building Level Administrator License.

NOTE: Individuals who already have a master’s degree, a valid teaching license and three years of successful teaching experience may complete the School Administrator Licensure coursework (20 hours) to be eligible for the Indiana K-12 Building Level Administrator license.

Format of the M.Ed. Program

The M.Ed. program can be completed in two years or longer if candidates take only one course per semester or sit out for a term. Candidates can begin the program during any term, but they are required to take the Professional Development and Leadership Introduction course within the first nine hours of coursework. The Professional Development and Leadership Capstone course, if required, must be taken within nine hours of program completion.

Admission Requirements

• Official Transcripts - A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• Undergraduate GPA: Minimum 2.75
• Current teaching certification
• Three years successful teaching experience
• Recommendation letters (three)
• Personal essay relating graduate study to professional goals as an educator
• Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Bethel University graduate program director or representative.