Math/Physics (Engineering 3-2 Program), B.S.
Bethel offers a cooperative engineering program in coordination with the University of Notre Dame and with Trine University. A student enrolled for either program completes three years of study at Bethel University (as outlined below) and two additional years at either Notre Dame or Trine. Upon successful completion, the student is awarded a B.S. in Math/Physics from Bethel University, and a B.S. in Engineering from the cooperating institution.
To participate in the program, Bethel University requires that each engineering student maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, earn a “C” or better in all major courses, receive a favorable recommendation from the Engineering Program Coordinator, and be accepted by one of the cooperating institutions. Students should consult with their Bethel engineering program advisor about the current requirements of the cooperating institutions. Application to a cooperating institution should (typically) be made in the third year of study at Bethel University.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| CHEM 163 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
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| FA/THTR/ART/Music | Elective(s) | 3 |
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| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 |
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| Economics/History | Elective | 3 |
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| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
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| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
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| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
Major
Choose one of the following concentrations:
For those interested in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
For those interested in Computer Science
| CSC 221 | Programming 2: Design & Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSC or PHYS | Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
For those interested in Chemical Engineering
For those interested in Electrical Engineering
| CSC 221 | Programming 2: Design & Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 225 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 310 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 344 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Credits transferred from Trine University or the University of Notre Dame
Total Credit Hours: 120