Liberal Studies, B.A.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
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| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
| Art/Drama/Music | 3 |
LIT
| Literature | 3 |
MATH
| College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-52 |
Major
At least 12 hours of the Liberal Studies major must be 300 and/or 400 level courses.
| Primary Concentration in one subject area* |
15 |
| Secondary Concentration in one subject area* |
12 |
| Secondary Concentration in another subject area* |
9 |
*All courses in a concentration area must be of the same course prefix letters (with the exception of music concentrations where any two music prefixes may be combined) and may not be required within the Bethel Core. At least 18 semester hours within the concentration areas must be completed at Bethel University. All courses in concentration areas must received a C- or better. At least 12 hours of the Liberal Studies major must be 300 and/or 400 level courses.
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120