General Studies Major
Major
As part of Bethel University Extension Studies (BU-X), the general studies major is designed for students who are seeking a two-year degree in a local church setting.
The foundation of this program is a Christ-centered liberal arts general education curriculum that consists of a wide range of courses from communication skills, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, Bible and religion. These courses fulfill most of the general studies requirements of any four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to individualize their education in order to achieve a balance between developing their known interests and exploring new subject areas.
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General Studies Major
Associate of Arts (AA) Program – 2 years
Courses include:
- Written Communication
- Communications/Speech
- Literature or Fine Arts
- History
- General Psychology
- Principles of Sociology
- Math
- Exploring the Christian Faith
- Old Testament Literature
- College Studies
- New Testament Literature
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Science
This AA includes the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums if desired.
Prepare for an exciting future in:
- Business
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Social Sciences
- Management
Recent graduates have found employment in organizations such as:
- Insurance
- Youth ministry
- Pet care business
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Analytical abilities
- Basic college skills
- Biblical, historical, and literary analysis
- Christian thought
- Critical thinking
- Helping and leading others
- Essential skills in written or verbal communication
- Social sciences
Students take part in internships in places such as:
- Dog grooming
- Youth ministry
- Dance instruction
- Insurance agency
General Studies Highlights
As part of the Bethel University Extension Studies (BU-X) program, the foundation of the program is a Christ-centered liberal arts general education curriculum, which consists of a wide range of general studies from communications skills, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, Bible and religion. These courses fulfill most of the general studies requirements of any four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to individualize their education in order to achieve a balance between developing their known interest and exploring new subject areas. This AA includes the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums, if desired.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in general studies, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees from BU-X:
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Meet Our Faculty
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension studies (AGX)
Becki Graves
Admission Advisor, BU-X; Director of Worship Arts Program
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