Bethel Magazine Spring 2019

Bethel College Creates No-Debt Field Scholar Program Bethel’s Field Scholar Program is a partnership with local employers to provide a low- or no-debt option for students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Bethel. It is designed for commuter students who will take about half their coursework online and be paired with an employer who will guarantee year- round work. The goal is to match students with a job that will provide income and field experience relevant to their academic studies, preparing them to enter the workforce upon graduation. Each student will have an alumni mentor and participate in twice- per-semester courses with their cohort, on life skill topics such as financial management. The first cohort begins Fall 2019. Learn more at BethelCollege.edu/FieldScholar . Bethel to Launch NewMajors A new major in Computer Science will begin Fall 2019. The program was created in response to the increasing local, regional and national demand for professionals skilled in the areas of technology and software development, and builds on Bethel’s existing Computer Science minor. Grants are funding the renovation of current classroom space into two dedicated computer labs – an instructional lab with about 25 stations and a collaboration lab for teamwork case studies. Learn more at BethelCollege.edu/ComputerScience . A new, 100 percent online major, Cyber Security , meets the need for experts in this growing field. Students will learn the newest techniques for cyber security, including system architecture, hacking, countermeasures and cyber forensics. It will prepare students to tackle challenges associated with the collection, use and security of data in computer networks. Learn more at Online.BethelCollege.edu . The Bethel College Education Department will launch a new major and minor, English as a New Language (ENL) , Fall 2019. This on- campus program is designed to meet the needs of area schools for general education teachers who can better lead increasingly diverse classrooms. Bethel students who graduate with this major can become licensed and certified in ENL, which makes them more marketable to employers. Students minoring in ENL will develop skills to better interact with students where English is a new language. Learn more at BethelCollege.edu/Education . Business Marketing (online and on campus) will prepare students seeking a career in marketing, advertising and retail. Of the majors not offered by Bethel, Marketing is the major most requested by prospective business students. Learn more at BethelCollege.edu/Business a nd Online.BethelCollege.edu . A new master’s degree in Sport Administration will have an emphasis on Intercollegiate Athletics compliance. At this time, Bethel is the only college offering this course 100 percent online. This degree consistently provides qualified graduates with immediate job opportunities and will set them apart from others in the field who have general sport management or sport administration degrees. Learn more at Online.BethelCollege.edu . Bethel College School of Nursing Offers Direct Admission Option A direct admission option into Bethel’s School of Nursing is now open for exceptional high school seniors who meet specific criteria. This allows students to be granted admission into the School of Nursing with their college acceptance, instead of waiting until their freshman year to apply. Up to 50 percent of available seats in each entering cohort will be dedicated towards students who meet the Nursing Direct Admission criteria. Learn more at BethelCollege.edu/Nursing . Bethel RN Program Ranked No. 9 in Indiana RegisteredNursing.org ranked the Bethel College Registered Nursing program No. 9 in the state and a top nursing school in our area. The organization analyzed 48 schools in Indiana on factors that represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond, including past and present first-time NCLEX- RN pass-rates - weighted by year. More information about the methodology is on RegisteredNursing.org . - Lissa (Grashorn) Diaz ’07 ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH BETHEL’S ADULT AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS Online and on-campus courses starting every 7 weeks in Education, Cyber Security, Business, Christian Leadership, Counseling, Nursing, Marketing, Sport Administration, and degree completion. YourBethelFuture.com 8 BethelCollege.edu/Magazine