Bethany College (KS)

Accounting

The accounting major, housed in the Department of Business, prepares students to apply accounting principles, conduct audits, use accounting software and data analytics, and pursue the CPA exam and graduate study.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Department of Biology fosters lifelong learning about the natural world, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in biology and environmental science through active learning and research opportunities.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science in Biology adds calculus, additional chemistry, and general physics to the biology core for students pursuing science-related fields or professional/graduate programs.

Biology - Biomedical

The Biomedical track of the Biology B.S. emphasizes biochemistry and additional coursework preparing students for biomedical research and health professions.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration is an accelerated, online program designed to be completed in one year, with an emphasis on ethical decision-making; accounting majors may also use it to meet the 150-credit-hour CPA requirement.

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration provides a foundation in business principles, leadership, and decision-making, with in-depth study in a chosen track such as digital marketing, e-sport gaming management, financial planning, healthcare administration, management, or marketing.

Chemistry

The Chemistry program provides a rigorous education across analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, with a Biochemistry track and a Professional Chemistry track, preparing students for graduate programs, industry, and related fields.

Communications & Media Arts

The Communications and Media Arts major integrates theory with practice to prepare skilled communicators, with specialization tracks in Integrated Media & Marketing, Digital Media and Production, and Sports Communications.

Computer Science (B.A.)

The Computer Science and Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers at the intersection of security and computing, integrating industry-recognized certifications and hands-on project experience.

Computer Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science adds additional mathematics and physics to the core computing curriculum for students pursuing careers or graduate study in computer science.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major, in the Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice, provides a liberal arts education in the historical, legal, and social foundations of the criminal justice system for entry-level positions and graduate study.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity B.S. emphasizes security and computing, including cryptography, network security, computer forensics, and operating system security, preparing students for the rapidly growing cybersecurity field.

Cybersecurity - Information Assurance

The Information Assurance track of Cybersecurity combines computing and security coursework with management and criminal justice courses for careers in information assurance.

Economics

The Economics program offers focuses in managerial or international economics, combining economic theory with quantitative reasoning and real-world application through a required Managerial Economics or International Economics track.

Economics and Mathematics, Dual Major

This dual major is designed for students who wish to strengthen their degrees in either mathematics or economics by demonstrating skills in the other discipline, with two advisors, one in each program.

English with Creative Writing Focus

The English major with a Creative Writing Focus, in the Department of Humanities, combines literary studies with creative writing craft, including workshops and a senior project.

Environmental Science

Students completing a major in Environmental Science earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree, combining biology, chemistry, and geoscience coursework with field and laboratory experiences.

Exercise Science - Allied Health

The Allied Health track of Exercise Science provides scientific and clinical preparation, including kinesiology, physiology of exercise, and orthopedic evaluation, for students entering graduate allied-health programs.

Exercise Science - Applied Health

The Applied Health track of Exercise Science prepares students for careers in health, coaching, and physical activity through applied coursework and industry-standard professional practice.

Game Development

The Game Development program prepares students for the game development industry, including virtual reality and interactive simulation, through programming, Unity development, and a capstone game-building project.

History

The History major, in the Department of History and Political Science, provides a rigorous liberal arts education emphasizing historical contexts, research methodology, and communication for careers and graduate study.

Human Services

The Human Services major, in the Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice, provides interdisciplinary foundational knowledge across sociology, education, and psychology for careers in human services.

Interdisciplinary Studies (Student-Initiated)

A faculty-sponsored, student-initiated major crossing departmental lines; the student proposes goals and curriculum (at least 36 and no more than 72 credits) subject to approval by the Faculty Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies.

International Studies

The International Studies major, in the Department of History and Political Science, prepares students to understand global systems through social science, humanities, and interdisciplinary coursework with Social Sciences and Humanities tracks.

Mathematics

The Mathematics program provides a broad foundation in mathematics through theory- and application-based coursework, with tracks in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Economics, and Physics.

Music

The Music major, in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, develops proficiency in music theory, history, performance, and composition, including applied lessons, ensembles, and a senior project.

Political Science

The Political Science major provides a rigorous liberal arts education in political systems, theories, and institutions, with required political science, history, and interdisciplinary coursework.

Pre-Engineering/Physical Science

The Pre-Engineering/Physical Science major provides a foundation in theoretical and applied physics and chemistry, with combined Three-Two engineering plans available through Case Western Reserve University and Columbia University.

Psychology and Social Work, Dual Major

The dual major in Psychology and Social Work is designed for students interested in clinical social work or mental health practice, completing the requirements for both the Social Work major and the Psychology major.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Psychology B.A. equips students with strong written communication, critical and ethical thinking, and specialized knowledge through core courses, electives, and opportunities for research and internships.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

The Psychology B.S. adds biology and natural science coursework to the psychology core for students pursuing science-related fields or graduate programs.

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies major, in the Department of Humanities, cultivates critical thinking and communication through the study of world religious traditions, texts, and cultural contexts.

Social Work

The CSWE-accredited Social Work major prepares students for entry-level generalist social work practice, with an optional Advanced Track and field placement experiences.

Spanish

The Spanish major, in the Department of Humanities/World Languages & Cultures, develops advanced language proficiency and cultural understanding, with encouragement to study abroad, including at the University of Navarra in Spain.

Sport Management

The Master of Arts in Sport Management develops ethical, innovative leaders in the sport industry, with a curriculum spanning leadership, marketing, finance, governance, and emerging technologies.

Sport Studies

The Sport Studies major prepares students for careers in the sport industry, with tracks in Recreational and Athletic Administration & Coaching Education and in Sport Management.

Teaching and Learning

The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning equips professionals with skills in ethical leadership, research, assessment, and accreditation and compliance for leadership roles in higher education.

Theatre

The Theatre major, in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, develops skills in acting, directing, design, and technical production, with Performance and Technical Theatre tracks and required production participation.

Visual and Performing Arts

The interdisciplinary Visual and Performing Arts major provides study across Music, Theatre, and Visual Art, with core coursework plus a Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts Studio track.

Visual Art

The Visual Art major, in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, develops technical and conceptual skills across visual art media, art history, and a professional portfolio, culminating in a senior art exhibit.