International Health, B.S.
The International Health major is designed to prepare and equip leaders who will engage the multifaceted challenges and opportunities encountered in International Health and to do so from a biblical worldview. This degree offers various tracks including a pre-medicine option with clinical field experience, or the option to double major in a field of interest such as business, ministry, etc. A minimum of six weeks of international/intercultural field experience is required for degree completion; extended internships are available to gain skills and competitive edge for employment or graduate school entrance. International health majors are highly sought by government agencies and non-profit organizations as they seek to improve health at the individual, community and national levels through various avenues including safe water, food security, environmental sustainability, economic development and education.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
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| CHEM 150 | Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry | 4 |
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| CHEM 163 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
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| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| | Art/Drama/Music | 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 246 | Introduction to World Civilizations | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
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| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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| LIT | Literature | 3 |
| MATH | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-52 |
Major Requirements
International Core
| IS 350 | International and Community Development | 3 |
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| IS 460 | International Studies Internship | 1-3 |
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| BIOL 399 | Internship in Biology | 1-4 |
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| SOC 356 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SS 277 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
*International Learning Experience may be met by any combination of:
Credit earned through a semester abroad approved by the Dean of the School and registered as IS 460 - International Studies Internship, or through shorter trips with an international experience. These might include Bethel Task Force trips, summer missions trips, business tours, Au Sable international courses, and/or study tours, etc. One hour of credit is generally awarded for two weeks of international experience (thus, students must complete 6 weeks of international study to earn the degree).
Total Credit Hours: 120