Division of Adult and Graduate Studies

Faculty and Staff:

Terence Linhart, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Adult, Graduate & Extension Studies

Dale Gadd, Ph.D., Coordinator of Instructional Support, Director of PLA

Shelley Flickinger, Online Educational Coordinator

Sherrie Hoy, M.S., AGS Admission Counselor

Undergraduate Programs:

Behavioral & Social Science

Bible & Ministry (A.A.)

Business (A.A.)

Business Administration

Business Marketing

Christian Leadership

Cyber Security (A.A. and B.A.)

Interdisciplinary Studies (A.A. and B.A.)

Nursing - B.S.N. completion

Organizational Management

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Ministry

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Transition to Teaching

Education Special Licensures

A list of fully online programs can be viewed on the Bethel University website.

Department Mission:

The mission of the Adult and Graduate Studies is to serve adult students by:

1. Offering innovative academic programs designed to meet the special needs of adult learners.
2. Providing support services for adult learners.
3. Integrating adult students into the Bethel University community.
4. Assisting adults in reaching their full career potential.
5. Encouraging the development of Christian faith and perspective in adult learning experiences.

Admission Steps for Students in Adult Undergraduate Programs

1. Submit an application online at www.betheluniversity.edu/apply.
2. Submit official high school transcript or GED/HSE/TASC scores to the Office of Admission, not applicable to students who have earned at least 30 semester hours of transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended or military transcript to the Office of Admission.
4. Complete the FAFSA (if applying for financial aid) using school code 001787.
5. Submit the Financial Agreement form to the Office of Admission.
6. Schedule a registration appointment with an academic advisor.

Policies regarding GED/HSE, PLA, and CLEP can be found in the Academic Policy section of this catalog. International students must contact the Office of Admission directly to determine admission requirements. Students who previously attended Bethel University should instead submit a re-enrollment form through the Registrar's Office.

Admission to Adult Undergraduate Programs

Admission decisions may be based upon unofficial documents. Decision criteria will be re-evaluated as official documents are received. If minimum requirements are not met, the student may be admitted on one or both of the following:

Provisional Admission

Applicants may be admitted provisionally if all official documents are not submitted by the point of acceptance. The student will have one semester to present the required documentation and can communicate with their academic advisor with questions.

Probational Admission

Based upon academic preparation, applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.0(4.0) may be admitted on probation and have certain requirements to aid in the transition to Bethel. Students on probation may have restrictions on coursework, and must earn a 2.0(4.0) in their first semester at Bethel to be removed from probationary status.

If you need additional information regarding the Adult undergraduate program, please visit BethelUniversity.edu or contact us at:

p. 800.422.4101

p. 574.807.7550

f.  574.807.7551

Admissions@BethelUniversity.edu

Adult Undergraduate Programs Proficiency Testing Policy 

Students without previous transfer work or testing scores for English and Math will be placed in the respective courses, ENGL100 and/or MATH070, within their first semester of enrollment. 

Upon onboarding with their advisor, students can also choose to complete College Success testing within their first semester of enrollment, to test out of their respective placements for English and/or Math.  Refer to the following College Success Score Chart for subject placement.