Catalog 2018 – 2019 Bethel College N o r t h N e w t o n , K a n s a s Bethel College N o r t h N e w t o n , K a n s a s Bethel College North Newton, Kansas 67117-1716 316/283-2500 800/522-1887 www.bethelks.edu Bethel College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 1-800-621-7440 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: Bethel College provides its educational services in compliance with applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws. The content of this document is provided for the information of the student. It is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change from time to time as deemed appropriate by the college in order to fulfill its role and mission or to accommodate to circumstances beyond its control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice and without obligation and, unless specified otherwise, are effective when made. Copyright © 2018, Bethel College. All rights reserved Contents About the College ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Bethel College at a Glance .................................................................................................................................... 9 Location ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Academic Year Calendar (2018-19) ................................................................................................................... 10 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 College Community .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Bethel College Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................ 16 (adopted by the Bethel College Board of Directors, October 2011) ................................................................... 16 Bethel College Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................... 16 (adopted by the Bethel College Board of Directors, October 2014) ................................................................... 16 Bethel College Values Statement........................................................................................................................ 16 (adopted by the Bethel College Board of Directors, October 2014) ................................................................... 16 History of Bethel College ................................................................................................................................... 16 Faculty and Staff ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Student Facts and Figures ................................................................................................................................... 17 Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Academic Services .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Student Services.................................................................................................................................................. 18 Career Services ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Counseling .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Health Services ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Life ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Intercollegiate Athletics ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Affiliate Organizations ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Program ........................................................................................................................................... 23 Structure and Purposes........................................................................................................................................ 23 Accreditation and Affiliation .............................................................................................................................. 23 Programs of Study .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Off-Campus Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Academic Degrees .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 27 General Education Goals .................................................................................................................................... 28 Academic Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 35 Academic Policies .............................................................................................................................................. 39 Open Record Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Advising Tracks ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Aviation .............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Aviation - Flight Track ....................................................................................................................................... 43 Aviation – Air Traffic Control Track .................................................................................................................. 43 Environmental Science ....................................................................................................................................... 44 Physics ................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Pre-Allied Health Sciences ................................................................................................................................. 44 Pre-Engineering .................................................................................................................................................. 44 Pre-Medical ........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Programs and Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................. 46 Bible & Religion ................................................................................................................................................ 47 Bible and Religion Major Student Learning Goals ............................................................................................. 46 Bible and Religion Major Requirements ............................................................................................................ 46 Bible and Religion Minor Requirements ............................................................................................................ 47 Youth Ministry Certificate Student Learning Goals ........................................................................................... 47 Youth Ministry Certificate Requirements ........................................................................................................... 47 Bible and Religion Course Descriptions (BRL) ................................................................................................. 47 Biology ............................................................................................................................................................... 49 Biology Major Student Learning