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Majors & Endorsements
Majors
- Art PreK - 12
- Biology 6-12
- Elementary Education P-6
- English 6-12
- Health & Physical Education PreK-12
- Mathematics 6-12
- Music - Instrumental PreK-12
- Music - Vocal PreK-12
- Social Science 6-12
Endorsements
- Special Education High-Incidence (P-6, 6-12, or PreK-12)
- English Language Learners (P-6 or 6-12)
- Middle Level 5-8 (Social Studies, Math, English, Science)
For information about specific courses related to these majors, check the
College Catalog
General Program Requirements
Candidates are required to submit a Background Self-Disclosure Form as the state of Kansas might deny licensure to a candidate who has been convicted of a felony in specified classifications, or who has entered into a diversion agreement for such offenses
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
All candidates wishing to be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program are approved by the Teacher Education Coordinators (TEC) committee after meeting the following criteria:
1. Sophomore standing and cumulative GPA of 2.75
2. Pass with a C or higher:
- ED100, Introduction to Teacher Education and the Teaching Profession
- ED200, Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience
- One MA1XX course
- One ID20X Writing, Research, or Religion course
Licensure Eligibility
Requirements to apply for a Kansas teaching license:
- Complete all Bethany College program requirements including student teaching
- Pass the Bethany College Teacher Work Sample (TWS) with a score of 110.
- Pass the appropriate PRAXIS Content Test required subject area in which license is sought.
Application for Licensure for Current Students and Alumni
- Applications and background check information for licensure are found on the Kansas Department of Education website (ksde.org).
- For licensure in another state, candidates must first obtain a Kansas teaching license. Some states may be able to transfer licenses. Review the state’s department of education website to learn about license transfer or specific teacher licensure forms and instructions.
- Steps to Licensure →
Licensure Disclosure Statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education federal regulation Section 668.43 A-C
Bethany College’s Teacher Education Program has been accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and meets the requirements for a professional teaching license in the state of Kansas. Additional conditions may be required for teacher licensure in other states. Bethany College Teacher Education Department is not required to determine whether the college’s courses, program or curriculum meet the educational requirements for licensure in states other than Kansas. Students planning to seek a professional teaching license outside of Kansas are strongly recommended to meet with Bethany College’s licensure officer.
Accreditation
Bethany College’s Teacher Education Program was officially accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education on March 11, 2021, and fully accredited by Kansas State Department of Education until December 31, 2027, when the next review takes place. The program met all standards required by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, which ensures the quality of the education program leading to teacher licensure for students who are wanting to teach in elementary, middle, or secondary levels. Bethany’s approved programs include P-6 Elementary Education, 6-12 programs in Biology, English, Math, and Social Science Teaching. PreK-12 teaching programs are offered in Art, Health/Physical Education, and Vocal and Instrumental Music Teaching. Students can add endorsements in P-6, 6-12 English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education High Incidence in PreK-12, P-6, or 6-12.
Bethany was the first private college in Kansas to be accredited by NCATE in 1954.
Accreditation Documents can be found here →
Course Offerings
Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current
College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.
- Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience
- Diversity and Pluralism in Education
- Classroom Management
- Educational Psychology
- Foundations of Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Infants, Children and Youth with Special Needs
- Foundations of Literacy
- Instructional Technology
- Foundations of Special Education
- Health, Movement & Wellness in the Elementary Classroom
- Methods of Teaching and Assessing English Language Learners
When studying education at Bethany, you will receive:
- Small classes with high-quality instruction;
- Faculty and staff who care about student learning;
- Education faculty who have classroom teaching experience;
- Collaboration with local school districts that places you in the classroom; In-class experiences working with in-service teachers;
- Methods classes based on theory and real-life situations.
- Courses designed to help confirm your decision about an educational career early in your college education.
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