Bethany College Interdisciplinary Studies One Sheet

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Bethany College’s interdisciplinary studies program empowers you to design a major that reflects your unique interests and career goals. By combining courses across departments, you can explore connections between fields and craft an education that’s entirely your own. Whether you’re merging technology with music, linking environmental science to cultural studies, or pairing economics with global relations, Bethany gives you the freedom to chart your own course.

Faculty support a range of interdisciplinary majors including environmental science, German studies, and music technology, as well as minors such as medieval and renaissance studies, nonprofit management, and women’s studies. Small classes and dedicated professors ensure your journey is personal, purposeful, and guided.

ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE

Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.

Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.

For more information, contact:

31 E Campus Dr Bethany, WV 26032

Majors & Minors:

Programs are initiated and developed by individual students to fulfill their particular educational goals.

Options include but are not limited to: Environmental Science (Major) German Studies (Major) Music Technology (Major)

Psychology, Religion and Culture (Major)

Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Minor) Nonprofit Management (Minor) Nonprofit Marketing (Minor) Women’s Studies (Minor)

What Can You Do with a Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies?

Varies by chosen program

OppOrtunities & innOvatiOn

Tailored Majors and Minors

This flexible program equips you with a broad skill set and the ability to think across disciplines, preparing you for a wide range of careers. Faculty-sponsored and student-initiated majors cross departmental lines, making it possible to pursue multiple interests and create a distinctive academic path. For more information about faculty-sponsored interdisciplinary majors, contact the office of the registrar at registrar@bethanywv.edu.

Hands-On Experience

Field studies and internships are integral to the Interdisciplinary Studies experience, giving you the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges. This hands-on approach builds practical skills, sharpens your perspective, and prepares you for a future shaped by curiosity and creativity.

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