Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Social Work (MSW)

To complete any of the master's degrees listed above, students must:

1. Earn a cumulative and major GPA of 3.0. The major GPA is based on grades in all courses required and elective courses in the degree program.
2. Meet the residency requirements by earning at least 67% of the credits used to meet the requirements of the program of study except in cases where formal agreements with other institutions exist. Specific courses in a program may be required to be taken in residence.
3. Complete the requirements for the degree program (listed by discipline in this catalog).
4. Complete departmental and institutional assessment activities.
5. Complete the degree within the maximum time limit. Degree time limits may be found in the Time Limits for Degree Completion policy.

Upon completion of requirements 1–5, participation in commencement ceremonies is expected. An Application for Commencement must be submitted to the Graduate School.

Post-master's degree coursework may meet certain master's degree requirements. 

Students graduate under the requirements of the most current catalog at the time they enter Bethel for the last time. Any substitutions are determined by the Graduate School. 

Program of Study

Program of study is a term used especially for financial aid purposes. For master’s degrees, a program of study includes the graduation requirements for a master’s degree and additional concentrations and certificates declared by the student.