Academics
Academic Services
Support That Helps You Succeed
Bethany’s Academic Services are here to guide you through every step of your academic journey. From tutoring and advising to accessibility support and career planning, we’re committed to helping you grow—intellectually, spiritually, and professionally. Whether you need help with a class or planning your future, you’re never alone.
Academic Advising
Bethany stresses the importance of the advisor/advisee relationship. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor. The advisor assists the student in selecting courses and planning class schedules each semester as well as with their Baccalaureate planning. Members of the faculty are available to advise students within their own special fields of competence. Students also are encouraged to consult with the Registrar at any time during the year.
Student Mentoring
Bethany offers free academic support to all students. For the specific areas of math and writing, academic support centers are available at regularly scheduled times for students to walk in and receive assistance. Personal tutors are also available for most other academic areas and may be obtained by directly contacting the Academic Resource Center Coordinator.
Orientation
All new students are required to attend a program of orientation and assessment at the beginning of the school year. The orientation process continues through the seminar format in FRSM101 which meets weekly during the fall semester. This class is intended to give new students skills and information which will help them succeed in college. In addition, this seminar seeks to promote an awareness of the purposes of Christian higher education as it relates to student growth and a commitment to life-long learning.
Internships
Bethany recognizes the need for students to enhance their classroom learning experiences through participation in internship programs. Part-time or full-time experiences outside of the classroom that are closely related to the student’s specific career and academic interests are required for the Communication major. Internships are also encouraged for the Business Administration major and other majors. For more information contact your Faculty Advisor.
Travel Courses
In addition to the standard curriculum, Bethany offers study tours designed to broaden the student’s perspective, deepen understandings, and explore a variety of culturally interesting destinations. Various departments sponsor credit generating travel experiences. These opportunities are an important aspect of a liberal arts education.
Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides students, faculty, administration, and the larger campus community with the knowledge, skills, and technological resources to learn, teach, work, and excel in an increasingly technological campus and world.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEOP)
Minnesota high school students may earn college credit by taking selected Bethany courses at no cost through the state’s PSEOP program.
Military Science (ROTC Program)
The resources and programs of the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) are available to Bethany Lutheran College Students.