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2018-2019 Academic Catalog
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  • College of Arts &​ Sciences
    • General Information
      • Accreditation
      • Bethel University Schools
      • Bethel University Commitments
      • College of Arts &​ Sciences Philosophy of Higher Education
    • Academic Calendar
      • Final Examinations
      • Interim
      • Summer
    • Academic Information
      • Academic Honesty
      • Academic Appeals
      • Academic Progress
      • Classification of Students
      • Course Policies and Grades
      • General Education
        • Themes of the General Education Curricculum
          • Option 1 for General Education: CWILT
          • Option 2 for General Education: The Humanities Program
      • Graduation Requirements
        • Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree
        • Requirements for an Associates Degree
      • Honors
      • Pietas Honors Program
      • Individualized Study
      • Leaving the University Prior to Graduation
      • Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
      • ROTC
      • Student Load
      • Transfer of Credits to Bethel
        • AP, CLEP, &​ IB
        • Transfer Entry Level
      • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
      • Off-​Campus Programs
        • Off-​Campus Programs (International)
        • Off-​Campus Programs (United States)
    • Academic Programs
      • Art and Design
        • B.A. in Art
        • B.A. in Graphic Design
        • B.A. in Visual Arts Education K-​12
        • B.F.A. in Art
        • Minor in Art (Art History Emphasis)
        • Minor in Art (Studio Emphasis)
        • Minor in Graphic Design
        • Minor in Photojournalism
      • Biblical and Theological Studies
        • B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies
        • B.A. in Missional Ministries
        • Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies
        • Minor in Biblical Greek
        • Minor in Biblical Languages (Hebrew and Greek)
      • Biological Sciences
        • B.A. in Biology
        • B.A. in Science Education 9-​12: Life Science Emphasis
        • B.S. in Biology
        • Minor in Biology
      • Business and Economics
        • B.A. in Business
        • B.A. in Economics
        • B.A. in Economics and Finance
        • B.S. in Accounting and Finance
        • Minor in Business
        • Minor in Economics
        • Minor in Leadership Studies
      • Chemistry
        • B.A. in Chemistry
        • B.A. in Science Education 5-​12: Chemistry Emphasis
        • B.S. in Chemistry
        • Minor in Chemistry
      • Classics
        • Minor in Classics
      • Communication Studies
        • B.A. in Communication Studies
        • B.A. in Independent Filmmaking
        • B.A. in Media Production
        • B.A. in Organizational Communication
        • Minor in Communication Studies
        • Minor in Digital Film and Video for Actors
        • Minor in Media Production
      • Computer Science
        • B.A. in Computer Science
        • B.A. in Computer Science with Software Project Management
        • B.S. in Computer Science
        • Minor in Computer Science
      • Education
        • B.A. in K-​6 Elementary Education
        • B.A. in General Science Education 5-​8
        • B.A. in Secondary Education
        • Minor in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
      • Engineering
        • B.A. in Engineering
        • B.S. in Computer Engineering
        • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
        • B.S. in Software Engineering
      • English and Journalism
        • B.A. in Communication Arts and Literature Education 5-​12 (English Education)
        • B.A. in English Literature
        • B.A. in English Literature and Writing
        • B.A. in Journalism
        • Minor in Creative Writing
        • Minor in English Literature
        • Minor in Journalism
        • Minor in Photojournalism
      • Environmental Studies
        • B.A. in Environmental Studies
        • B.S. in Environmental Science
      • Film Studies
        • Minor in Film Studies
      • Foreign Languages
      • Gender Studies
        • Minor in Gender Studies
      • General Studies
      • Geography
      • Geology
      • Healthcare
        • Certificates
        • Endorsements and Pathways
        • Pre-​Medical &​ Other Healthcare Professional Programs
      • History
        • B.A. in History
        • Minor in History
      • Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science
        • B.A. in Athletic Training
        • B.A. in Biokinetics-​Exercise Science/​M.S. in Athletic Training
        • B.A. in Community Health
        • B.A. in Health Education 5-​12
        • B.A. in Physical Education K-​12
        • B.S. in Biokinetics
        • Minor in Community Health
        • Minor in Health Education
        • Minor in Physical Education
      • Mathematics
        • B.A. in Mathematics
        • B.A. in Mathematics with Education 5-​12 Licensure
        • B.S. in Mathematics and Data Science
        • Minor in Mathematics
      • Ministry Scholars
      • Minor in Leadership Studies
      • Multidisciplinary
        • B.A. in Business and Political Science
        • B.A. in Digital Humanities
        • B.A. in International Relations
        • B.A. in Social Studies Education 5-​12
        • B.S. in Biochemistry/​Molecular Biology
        • B.S. in Neuroscience
        • Minor in Asian Studies
      • Music
        • B.A. in Music
        • B.Mus. in Applied Performance
        • B.Mus.Ed. in Music Education
        • Minor in Music
      • Natural Sciences
      • Nursing
        • B.S. in Nursing
      • Philosophy
        • B.A. in Philosophy
        • Minor in Philosophy
      • Physics
        • B.A. in Physics
        • B.A. in Science Education 9-​12: Physics Emphasis
        • B.S. in Applied Physics
        • B.S. in Physics
        • Minor in Physics
      • Political Science
        • B.A. in Political Science
        • Minor in Political Science
      • Pre-​Law
      • Psychology
        • B.A. in Psychology
        • Minor in Psychology
      • Religious Studies
        • Minor in Religious Studies
      • Social Work
        • B.A. in Social Work
        • Minor in Social Welfare Studies
      • Sociology and Reconciliation Studies
        • B.A. in Reconciliation Studies
        • B.A. in Sociology
        • Minor in Reconciliation Studies
        • Minor in Sociology
      • Theatre Arts
        • B.A. in Theatre Arts
        • Minor in Theatre Arts
      • World Languages and Cultures
        • B.A. in Linguistics
        • B.A. in Spanish
        • B.A. in Spanish Education K-​12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish)
        • B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
        • B.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) K-​12
        • Minor in Linguistics
        • Minor in Spanish
        • Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
    • Course Descriptions
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      • Admissions Calendar for New Freshmen and Transfers
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
      • Financial Aid
      • Tuition and Payment Options
      • Departmental Scholarships
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Administration
  • College of Adult &​ Professional Studies
    • General Information
      • Accreditation and Membership
      • Bethel University Mission and Values
      • College of Adult &​ Professional Studies and Graduate School Mission
      • College of Adult &​ Professional Studies Purpose
      • About Bethel University
      • Bethel Community Expectations
    • Academic Information
      • Academic Policies
      • CAPS Courses by Goal Area
      • Curriculum
      • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
      • General Education
        • General Education Requirements Associate of Arts Degree
        • General Education Requirements Associate of Science Degree
        • General Education and Bethel Distinctive Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
        • General Education and Bethel Distinctive Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
        • General Requirements for a Certificate
    • Academic Programs
      • Associate Degrees
        • Associate of Arts Degree
        • A.S. in Business and Leadership
        • A.S. Individualized Major
      • Business
        • B.S. in Accounting
        • B.S. in Business Management
        • B.S. in Finance
        • Minor in Accounting
        • Minor in Business Management
      • Christian Ministries
        • B.A. in Christian Ministries
        • Minor in Christian Ministries
      • General Studies
      • Management Information Systems
        • B.S. in Management Information Systems
        • Minor in Management Information Systems
      • Nursing
        • B.S. in Nursing
      • Organizational Leadership
        • B.A. in Organizational Leadership
        • Minor in Organizational Leadership
      • Social Services
        • B.A. in Human Services
        • Certificate in Addiction Studies
        • Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling
        • Minor in Human Services
        • Senior Care Leadership and Administration (SCLA) Certificate
      • CAPS Minors
    • Course Descriptions
    • Academic Calendar
    • Admission
      • Admission Calendar
      • Admission Categories
      • Course/​Cohort Cancellation Policy
      • General Requirements for Admission to CAPS
      • Program Admission Requirements
      • Associate Degrees
      • Business
      • Christian Ministries
      • M.I.S.
      • Nursing
      • Organizational Leadership
      • Social Services
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
      • Student Account Information
      • Financial Aid
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Faculty
  • Graduate School
    • General Information
      • Accreditation and Membership
      • Bethel University Mission and Values
      • College of Adult &​ Professional Studies and Graduate School Mission
      • Graduate School Purpose
      • About Bethel University
      • Bethel Community Expectations
    • Academic Information
      • Academic Policies
      • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
      • General Requirements for a Doctoral Degree
      • General Requirements for a Master's Degree
      • General Requirements for a Certificate
    • Academic Programs
      • Athletic Training
        • M.A. in Athletic Training Leadership
        • M.S. in Athletic Training
      • Business
        • MBA—Master of Business Administration
      • Counseling
        • M.A. in Counseling
      • Education
        • Ed.D. in Leadership in Higher Education
        • Ed.D. in Leadership in K-​12 Administration
        • • Director of Special Education License
        • • K-​12 Principal License
        • • Superintendent License
        • M.A. in Education K-​12
        • • Certificate in Classroom Management: ENVoY
        • • International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
        • • Teacher Coordinator of Work-​Based Learning License
        • • Teachers of Computer, Keyboarding, and Related Technology Applications License
        • M.A. in Special Education
        • • Academic Behavioral Strategist K-​12 (ABS) License
        • • Autism Spectrum Disorders B-​21 (ASD) License
        • • Developmental Disabilities K-​12 (DD) License
        • • Emotional/​Behavioral Disabilities K-​12 (EBD) License
        • M.A. in Teaching
        • • Teaching License
        • • Add-​On Teaching License (for licensed Special Education teachers)
      • Leadership
        • M.A. in Strategic Leadership
        • Certificate in Leadership Foundations
      • Nursing
        • Doctor of Nursing Practice
        • M.S. in Nurse-​Midwifery
      • Physician Assistant
        • M.S. in Physician Assistant
    • Course Descriptions
    • Academic Calendar
    • Admission
      • General Requirements for Admission to GS
      • Program Admission Requirements
      • Athletic Training
      • Business
      • Counseling
      • Education
      • Leadership
      • Nursing
      • Physician Assistant
      • Admission Categories
      • Admission Calendar
      • Course/​Cohort Cancellation Policy
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
      • Student Account Information
      • Financial Aid
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Faculty
  • Seminary
    • General Information
      • What Makes Us Unique
        • Our Accreditation
        • Our History
        • Our Vision, Mission, and Values
        • Our Campuses and Study Options
        • Our Three Centers of Emphasis
        • Our Specialized Studies
        • Our Strategic Alliances
      • Our Faith
      • Student Resources
      • Bethel Seminary San Diego
      • Bethel Seminary St Paul
    • Academic Information
      • Academic Policies
      • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
      • International Students
      • Online Programs
      • San Diego
      • St Paul
      • Special Programs
        • B.A. in Christian Ministries to M.A. in Ministry
        • B.A. in Organizational Leadership to M.A. in Transformational Leadership
        • Ministry Scholars Program
    • Academic Programs
      • Master of Arts Degrees
        • Master of Arts in Children's and Family Ministry
        • Master of Arts (Christian Thought)
        • Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy
        • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
        • Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
        • Master of Arts in Ministry
        • Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
        • Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership
      • Master of Divinity
      • Doctor of Ministry Degrees
        • Self-​Directed
          • Biblical and Theological Engagement
          • Congregation and Family Care
          • Church Leadership
        • Cohort-​Based
          • Missional Effectiveness
          • Transformational Leadership
      • Certificate Programs
      • Concentrations
      • Requirements by Degree
    • Course Descriptions
      • The Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations
        • Historical Studies
        • New Testament
        • Old Testament
        • Theological Studies
      • The Center for Spiritual and Personal Formation
        • Interdisciplinary Courses
        • Marriage and Family Studies
        • Mental Health Counseling
        • Pastoral Care
        • Spiritual and Personal Formation
      • The Center for Transformational Leadership
        • Children's and Family Ministry
        • Community Ministry
        • Discipleship in Community
        • Global and Contextual Studies
        • Ministry Leadership
        • Preaching and Communication
        • Supervised Ministry
      • All Courses By Discipline
    • Academic Calendar
    • Admission
      • Admission Requirements
      • Admission Process
      • Doctor of Ministry
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
      • Cost of Education 2018-​2019
      • Financial Aid
      • Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
      • Departmental Scholarships
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Faculty
      • Seminary Administration and Staff
      • University Administration
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