The M.A.Ed. degree program consists of twelve courses totaling 36 semester hours of credit.  Students may complete the degree within twelve months.  This program is designed for people who are teachers and welcomes people who are not teachers.  While the program includes much of the course work needed for teacher preparation, it is not a complete program for training new teachers.  
Future dates for enrollment are June and July 2006.  Contact the graduate department for the exact dates.

For students who enroll on the above dates, the total cost of the program is $22,900 USD.  The cost for bringing a husband or wife is $7000 for the year; the cost for a child is $5000.  Bethel College will not accept a child younger than 12 years old.  The total cost must be paid before the student arrives.  For enrollments after the July 2006 term, the cost will be somewhat higher.

The program cost includes all tuition, all textbooks, graduation fees, bedding and bath linens, a notebook computer, and a telephone.  (Students pay for long-distance and overseas telephone calls.)  Bethel College provides housing and meals as part of the program cost.  The program cost also includes limited tutoring in course assignments as well as limited entertainment in McKenzie.  Some trips to other locations will be offered with the student paying expenses on the trip.
Students must be able to study in written and spoken English.  We can offer limited tutoring in English language and class assignments, and our instructors are helpful, but we cannot help students who cannot study in English.  There is no ESL program at Bethel College.
Transportation will be provided between Bethel College and the airport in Nashville or Memphis upon first arrival and at the end of the stay at Bethel, at no cost to the student.  Students will pay the driver for other trips to the airport. 

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All documents, including the $100 application fee, must reach Bethel College at least thirty days before the date of enrollment.  The number of students accepted each term may be limited, so applicants are urged to submit applications as early as possible.  All documents must be in English.
* International application to Bethel College's M.A.Ed. program (including request to bring a child or spouse) must be submitted. If the application is mailed, it must be signed by the applicant.  To apply online, click here.
* Official copies of all college transcripts, including a true Bachelor's degree.
* Application fee of $100 USD (non-refundable, but applied to the total cost).
* Two letters of reference (none from a recruiting agent).
* Statement of financial ability from your bank (A minimum of $25,500 USD).
* New students must submit an official score report on Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFOL) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  No minimum score is required for international  students enrolling by July 2006.  
* Any other requirements may be adopted in the future.

Some transcripts may be sent to an international transcript evaluation service by Bethel College.  For this reason, it is better to apply at least eight weeks before enrollment.

The admission decision will be based on examination of all documents listed above.  A letter of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent to the student after Bethel receives the transcript evaluation and all other application materials.  If the applicant is accepted for admission, the I-20 form and instructions for payment will be sent with that letter.

The accepted student must wire (T/T) the full cost of the program, as stated in the acceptance letter, to Bethel College at least ten days before the enrollment date.  Payment for a spouse or child must be sent at this time also.

The Office of Graduate Studies must be informed as soon as possible of the student's arrival date, airport (Nashville or Memphis), airline, flight number, and arrival time.  This information may be sent by email to graduate @bethel-college.edu, or by telephone to 731-352-4024, or by fax to 731-352-4097.

When enrolling at Bethel College, the student must present Passport with F-1 visa, I-94 and I-20 forms (and those documents for a child or spouse).  The student must show proof of health/accident (medical) insurance or be prepared to purchase such insurance on enrollment day.  Notebook computers will be issued within a few days after completing registration.

Applicants and recruiting agents who have questions about the program or the requirements should contact us at the numbers above or send mail to:
Bethel College 
Office of Graduate Studies
325 Cherry Avenue
McKenzie, TN 38201, USA