Pre-Education Major
Major
This affordable pre-education degree track is a 2+2 program for students to complete the first two years at a BU-X extension site. After the initial two years, you will transition to finishing your education degree onsite at Bethel University. This degree aims to foster your ability to think deeply, give you appropriate exposure to a K-12 classroom, and prepare you to finish your bachelor’s degree in education. The degree is especially well-suited for students who have an interest in teaching while allowing the experiences to determine your area of specialty within the field of education.
2 years
general education classes at extension site
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
As you’re looking at a pre-education degree, you’ll begin with two years of classes taught at an extension site, providing the foundation to continue an education degree on campus.
Pre-Education Major
Associate of Arts (AA) Program – 2 years
- Bible/Theology
- College Studies
- Communication
- U.S. History
- Literature/Fine Arts
- Mathematics for Teachers
- Psychology
- Science (with/without lab)
- Sociology
- Educational Pedagogy
- Foundations of Education
- Diversity in the Classroom
Prepare for an exciting future teaching:
- Elementary education
- Secondary education
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Analytical abilities
- Basic college skills
- Biblical, historical and literary analysis
- Christian thought
- Critical thinking
- Helping and leading others
- Essential skills in written or verbal communication
- Social sciences
- Working with or teaching K-12 students
- All education majors begin working in classrooms with students during their freshman year.
Pre-Education Major Highlights
This affordable degree track is a 2+2 program for students to complete the first two years at an extension site. After the initial two years, you will transition to finishing your education degree onsite at Bethel University.
This degree aims to foster your ability to think deeply, give you appropriate exposure to a K-12 classroom, and prepare you to finish your bachelor’s degree in education. It is especially geared toward students who have an interest in teaching while allowing experiences to determine your area of specialty within the field of education.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a career in pre-education, you may also want to look at the following degrees:
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Jim Bennett
Program Director of Education; Department Chair of Education
Kim Meyer
Assistant Professor of Education; Licensing Advisor
Kristi Monesmith
Academic Director for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
Obtaining a License in Another State
The State of Indiana has a compact agreement with most states. That means that if you hold a valid Indiana license, it should be relatively easy to obtain a license in most states. It is important to obtain your Indiana license first. Other states may have different requirements than Indiana regarding coursework, testing or GPA.
To obtain information for out-of-state licensing, please contact the Department of Education within the state you are seeking licensure. Please visit the United States Department of Education website and select the particular state of interest for license requirements and application procedures.
For current information regarding out-of-state licensing, please visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) website.
Have questions? Please contact the Bethel University Education Department, Licensing Advisor.
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your Bethel University degree in pre-education. Visit campus, apply, request information or ask questions about financial aid.