Liberal Studies, B.A.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

 

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3

 

HIST History Elective

3

Art/Drama/Music

3

LIT Literature

3

MATH College Level Mathematics

3

Science with Lab

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

 

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight 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
Total Credit Hours:36

*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:32-35

Total Credit Hours: 120