Find the Right Program for Your Future
Bethany Lutheran College offers a wide range of Christ-centered majors and minors designed to develop your talents, deepen your thinking, and prepare you for meaningful work and service. Whether you’re pursuing a specific career path or still exploring your interests, you’ll find a program that supports your goals and values.
Program Fast Facts
Programs
- Bethany currently offers 51 programs, including majors, minors, licensures, graduate studies, and pre-professional programs.
Credits
- Most courses are three credits.
- Generally, the credit value equals the number of hours each week that the class meets.
Majors
- Many majors have areas of emphasis for targeted study.
- In select majors, students may earn secondary teaching licensure from the State of Minnesota.
- Majors are designed to be completed within four years, or less than four for those who bring in college credit.
- Each major is typically comprised of 36 to 45 credits, at least 18 of which are from upper division courses.
Minors
- A minor has a minimum of 18 credits, at least six are from upper division courses.
Majors, Minors, Licensures
If you have questions about program requirements, please contact the Registrar or faculty listed on the individual program page. Current students should contact their academic advisor for help choosing a major. Bethany is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. See the full course list or browse by academic department.
Arts and Design
Arts Administration
Major, Minor
Art Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
Art History
Minor
Graphic Design
Major, Minor
Media Arts
Major, Minor
Studio Art
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Music
Major, Minor
Communications, English, and Writing
Business Administration
Major, Minor
Communication
Major, Minor
Comm. Arts, Literature Ed.
Major, Teaching Licensure
English
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Health Communication
Major, Minor
Social Sciences and Humanities
Criminal Justice
Major
Legal Studies
Major, Minor
Psychology
Major, Minor
Sociology
Minor
Religion
Major, Minor
Spanish
Major, Minor
Sciences and Mathematics
Biochemistry
Major
Biology
Major, Minor
Chemistry
Major, Minor
Mathematics
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Engineering Sciences
Major
Exercise Science
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Education and Teaching
Art Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
Comm. Arts, Literature Ed.
Major, Teaching Licensure
Elementary Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
English
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Exercise Science
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Mathematics Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
Physical and Health Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
Social Studies Education
Major, Teaching Licensure
Special Education
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Educational Studies
Major
Studio Art
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Health Services
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Graduate Program
Exercise Science
Major, Minor, Teaching Licensure
Health Communication
Major, Minor
Nursing
Major
Law, Politics, and Public Service
Law
Pre‑Professional
Legal Studies
Major, Minor
Paralegal
Certificate
Criminal Justice
Major
Pre-Professional
Dentistry
Pre‑Professional
Law
Pre‑Professional
Medicine
Pre‑Professional
Pharmacy
Pre‑Professional
Physical Therapy
Pre‑Professional
Seminary
Pre‑graduate
Veterinary
Pre‑Professional
Bethany’s 35 major programs lead to a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree, or for the nursing major, a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Also consider the programs listed above as combinations to fulfill any area of study. For instance, Bethany alumni have successful careers in advertising and marketing where they utilized some major or minor combination of business, media arts or communications to pursue their interests.
Next Steps
Interested in studying at Bethany? Scheduling a campus visit is a great way to see what we have to offer. You can meet professors or sit in on a class too! Contact our admissions office to learn more.
