Catalog 2020 – 2021 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. 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All rights reserved R e v i s e d 7 - 01- 2020 ABOUT THE COLLEGE ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Bethel College at a Glance ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Location ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Academic Year Calendar (2020-21) ............................................................................................................................... 2 Admissions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Financial Aid and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................ 6 COLLEGE COMMUNITY ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 Bethel College Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 10 History of Bethel College .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Faculty and Staff .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Student Facts and Figures ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Student Life .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................................................................................................................... 16 ACADEMIC PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Structure and Purposes ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Accreditation and Affiliation ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Programs of Study ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 Advising Tracks ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 Off-Campus Programs ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Academic Degrees ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Graduation Requirements............................................................................................................................................ 24 General Education Goals ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Credit Policies ............................................................................................................................................................... 31 Bethel College Institutional Review Board ................................................................................................................... 34 Academic Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 35 Academic Policies ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Advising Tracks ............................................................................................................................................................ 44 PROGRAMS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 48 ART – SEE VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 48 ATHLETIC TRAINING .............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Athletic Training Major Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 49 Athletic Training Course Descriptions (ATP) ................................................................................................................ 49 (KICA) Course Descriptions (ATP) ................................................................................................................................. 50 BIBLE AND RELIGION ............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Bible and Religion Major Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 51 Bible and Religion Minor Requirements....................................................................................................................... 52 Youth Ministry Minor Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 52 Bible and Religion Course Descriptions (BRL)............................................................................................................... 52 BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54 Biology Major Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 54 Biology Minor Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 55 Biology Teacher Licensure Requirements .................................................................................................................... 55 Biology Course Descriptions (BIO) ................................................................................................................................ 56 BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57 Business Administration Major Requirements ............................................................................................................. 58 Business Administration - Accounting Concentration Major Requirements ................................................................ 59 Business Administration - Management Concentration Major Requirements ............................................................ 59 Business Administration