Bethany’s 27 major programs lead to a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree, or for the nursing major, a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Seven additional minors are offered. Consider the programs listed below as combinations to fulfill any area of study. For instance, Bethany alum have successful careers in advertising and marketing. They utilized some major or minor combination of business, media arts or communications to pursue their interests.
Major Fast Facts
- Usually each major is between 36 and 45 credits, at least 18 of which are from upper division courses.
- A minor has a minimum of 18 credits, at least six are from upper division courses.
- Most courses are three credits.
- Generally, the credit value equals the number of hours each week that the class meets.
- Many majors have areas of emphasis for targeted study.
- In select majors, students may earn secondary teaching licensure from the State of Minnesota.
- Majors are designed to be completed within four years or less for those who bring in college credit.
- American Studies Mm
- Arts Administration m
- Art History m
- Biochemistry M
- Biology Mm
- Business Administration Mm
- Chemistry Mm
- Communication Mm
- Communication Disorders m
- Computer Science M
- Education Mt
- Engineering Sciences M
- English Mmt
- Exercise Science Mmt
- Graphic Design Mm
- Health Communication Mm
- History Mm
- Information Systems m
- Legal Studies Mm
- Liberal Arts M
- Mathematics Mmt
- Media Arts M
- Military Science and Leadership m
- Music Mm
- Nursing M
- Paralegal c
- Philosophy m
- Psychology Mm
- Religion Mm
- Social Studies Mt
- Sociology m
- Studio Art Mmt
- Spanish m
- Special Education Mt
- Theatre Mm
Pre-Professional Programs
Bethany offers a number of pre-professional programs that prepare students for further study in the following areas:
If you have questions about program requirements, please contact the Registrar or faculty listed on the individual program page. Current students should contact their academic advisor for help choosing a major.
Bethany is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Alumni Stories
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Madison Barber (’19)
Bethany Major: Legal Studies Job: Paralegal at Birkholz & Associates, LLC in Mankato Graduate School: Attending University of St. Thomas
Kendra Porath (’19)
Bethany Major: Biology and Psychology Job: Radiation Oncology Graduate Researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota What you do:
Jordan Poff (’19)
Bethany Major: Engineering Sciences Job: Truss Designer at Emmerich Wood Products, Andover, Minnesota What you do: While working here, I
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