Majors & Minors
Explore your calling
Your college experience is a major investment in your future … you’re ready to find your passion, pursue your dreams and grow into who you will become. From your first campus visit to the moment you receive your diploma, you’ll find a supportive, nurturing environment at Bethel University.
Areas of Study
As a liberal arts college, Bethel offers more than 50 areas of study on our northern Indiana campus in Mishawaka, to a vibrant Christian community of learners. So whether you know what you want to study, or you’re still figuring it out – we have a program for you.
Accounting (B.A., Minor)
American Sign Language (A.A.)
Art Education (B.A.)
Behavioral & Social Science (B.A.)
Bible & Ministry (A.A.)
Biblical Languages (Minor)
Biblical Studies (A.A., Minor)
Biology (B.S., Minor)
Bi-Vocational Ministry (B.A.)
Business (A.A., Minor)
Business Administration (B.A.)
Business Administration (M.A.)
Business Management (B.A., A.A.)
Business Marketing (B.A.)
Chemistry (B.S., Minor)
Christian Leadership (B.A.)
Christian Ministries (B.A., Minor)
Church Music (Minor)
Communication (B.A., Minor)
Computer & Information Sciences (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.S., A.A., Minor)
Criminal Justice (B.A., A.A., Minor)
Cybersecurity (B.S., A.A.)
Deaf Studies (Minor)
Dentistry (Pre-professional)
Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
Economics & Finance (B.A.)
Economics (Minor)
Education (M.Ed.)
Elementary Education (B.A.)
Engineering & Management (B.S.)
Engineering 3/2 (Mathematics/Physics) (B.S.)
English & Writing (B.A.)
English (Minor)
English as a New Language (B.A., Minor)
English as a New Language (Leads to Licensure)
English Education (B.A.)
Exercise Science (B.A.)
Family Studies (Minor)
Financial Services (B.A.)
General Studies (A.A.)
Graphic Design (B.A., Minor)
Health/Physical Education (B.A.)
History (B.A., Minor)
Humanities (B.A.)
Information Systems (Minor)
Intercultural Studies (B.A., Minor)
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Liberal Studies (B.A., A.A.)
Marketing (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.S., Minor)
Mathematics Education (B.S.)
Medicine (Pre-professional)
Ministry (M.A.)
Ministry Leadership (B.A., A.A.)
Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Music (General) (B.A., Minor)
Music Education (B.A.)
Music Performance (B.A.)
Musical Theatre (Minor)
Nursing (ADN, BSN, MSN)
Occupational Therapy (Pre-professional)
Optometry (Pre-professional)
Organizational Leadership (M.A.)
Organizational Management (B.S.)
Painting & Drawing (B.A., Minor)
Pastoral Ministries (B.A., M.A. Combined)
Pharmacy (Pre-professional)
Philosophy (B.A., Minor)
Physical Therapy (Pre-professional)
Physician Assistant (Pre-professional)
Physics (Minor)
Pre-Education (A.A.)
Pre-Law (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A., Minor)
Reading (Minor)
School Administration (Leads to Licensure)
Science Education – Biology (B.S.)
Science Education – Chemistry (B.S.)
Science Education – Physics (B.S.)
Secondary Education (B.A., B.S.)
Seminary (Pre-professional)
Sign Language Interpreting (B.A.)
Social Studies Education (B.A.)
Sociology (B.A., Minor)
Spanish (Minor)
Special Education (Leads to Licensure)
Special Education (Minor)
Sport Management (B.A., Minor)
Sport Studies (B.A.)
Teaching (M.A.T.)
TESOL (Minor)
Theatre (Minor)
Theological Studies (M.A.)
Veterinary Medicine (Pre-professional)
Worship Arts (B.A., Minor)
Worship Ministry Leadership (B.A.)
Youth Ministry (Minor)
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2020 - 2021
Colleges of Distinction recipient
Program Spotlight: Nursing
Our School of Nursing alumni report 100% satisfaction with both their Bethel preparation and job placement. You, too, can gain experience using the latest technology with computer-based nursing simulation labs.
Program Spotlight: Sign Language Interpreting
Students receive two years of study about the culture and community of Deaf people, including their language, American Sign Language (ASL), followed by two years of study in interpreting.
Program Spotlight: Exercise Science
In one of our most popular programs, students receive hands-on training in immediately applicable skills and utilize state-of-the-art equipment relevant to their future careers.
Career Services
If you are exploring your options, we have tools to help you make informed decisions about your area of study. Explore our resources and see where God takes you.
Student Life
Part of a Bethel University experience is connecting with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Our on-campus students come from 32 states and 38 countries/territories, and we offer cultural opportunities in our study abroad and task force teams. You might take a trip to Spain to pursue your interest in Literature and Language or be part of a Task Force Team and serve in an impoverished community.
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