WELCOME TO BETHANY COLLEGE.
Our exemplary programs are designed to empower your success, wherever your future leads. From sports studies to environmental science, criminal justice to chemistry, we offer a wide range of majors and minors that combine rigorous academics with real-world experience. Whatever your plans, you’ll find the support, flexibility, and opportunity to pursue them here. In a class of 12, you won’t just learn—you’ll be challenged and mentored by expert faculty who know your goals. As part of our commitment to excellence, we offer unparalleled opportunities for students to learn across institutions through strategic partnerships, expanding the classroom far beyond campus. No matter your passion, Bethany is where you can follow your own trail and dare to dream bigger.
POPULAR MAJORS
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA ARTS
Refine your voice. Sharpen your impact.
Our communications and media arts program offers a wealth of experience, drawing from over 60 years of teaching and hands-on learning. Major or minor, you will be equipped for a rapidly evolving industry.
You will engage in rigorous coursework while gaining invaluable real-world experience, accumulating hundreds of hours of practical training. From campus media courses to internships, you will be well-prepared to enter the professional sphere upon graduation.
Whether your interests lie in traditional communication or broadcasting, our program offers on-campus opportunities, such as working with our online newspaper, the Tower Online, or our campus television station, which broadcasts through Comcast Cable TV (BCTV) and YouTube’s BethanyCollegeTV channel.
ACCOUNTING
Balance accounts. Maximize budget.
Our accounting program prioritizes finance, manufacturing, retail, energy, and restaurant business. This specially designed program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. You’ll learn from expert faculty who will prepare you to succeed across the broad spectrum of accounting careers.
Through our Student Investment Fund, a $1 million real-world portfolio, you’ll have the chance to make investment decisions and manage assets alongside your classmates. Off campus, you will be encouraged to build on that experience with internships with financial institutions, accounting firms, or businesses. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, giving you a competitive edge in the field.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Find solutions and change the world.
Our computer science program focuses on teaching you to adapt to a rapidly evolving industry. Whether your interests lie in software development, cybersecurity, or network administration, you’ll gain the hands-on skills to land on your feet as soon as you graduate.
With demand in the tech sphere at an all time high, there’s never been a better time to start your journey. You’ll benefit not only from expert faculty and forwardthinking curriculum, but also from real-world experience that sets you apart. That’s why we urge every student to complete an internship. Bethany students have earned placements with the FBI Honors Internship Program, ZeroChaos, and PNC Financial Services.
With one-on-one support and a clear focus on your career goals, you won’t just find your path in the computer science sphere—you’ll lead the way.
Understand life at every scale.
Dive into biology from molecular intricacies to ecosystems in a well-rounded curriculum. Our biology program offers you the unique chance to learn about life science while immersed in it. You learn through practical application and real-world experiences with thorough fieldwork and hands-on research conducted in the newly-renovated Kirkpatrick Lab.
In coordination with recent partnerships, you can reap the reward of being a Bethany College graduate, while earning a degree from your choice from renowned institutions, including West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), and more.
At Bethany, you’ll have access to an outdoor classroom with winding trails leading to a captivating waterfall. Our greenhouse fosters a deep connection to nature and knowledge with hands-on experience.
NEW MAJORS
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Unleash your imagination.
In Bethany’s game development program, you will create your own games from the ground up, combining creativity with technical skill. You’ll start by mastering design principles and coding, equipping you to bring your ideas to life sooner than you think. During your time at Bethany, you will also dive into 3D modeling, interactive storytelling, and user experience design.
If you have a story inside you begging to be told, why not combine game development with creative writing? Or start a game development studio by pairing this with our restructured business administration program.
Bethany’s variety of programs allow you to choose exactly what you want to study, and we’re dedicated to helping you succeed in the massively popular sphere that is game development.
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Challenge the body. Exercise the mind.
Join an ever growing field in healthcare with our exercise science program, split into two tracks—a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. You will have the opportunity to decide for yourself what career path you choose early on. The allied health track will train you to work in fields like physical therapy, athletic training, or occupational therapy. If you want a career in coaching, wellness programing, or strength and conditioning, then the applied health track is the one for you.
Whichever track you choose, Bethany has your back and is with you every step of the way. In a classroom where you’re known by name and supported by expert faculty, you won’t just prepare for your future—you’ll be ready to lead it.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Lead. Decide. Succeed.
Bethany is surrounded by winding trails that cross over each other and entangle themselves, and our programs reflect that same spirit of flexibility and exploration. Our business administration degree is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor your studies to fit your goals. Whether you’re interested in management, marketing, digital marketing, esport gaming management, healthcare management, or financial planning, this major lets you chart your own path.
Composed of new and innovative tracks, this program offers you the chance to get ahead of the curve with a modern curriculum for esports management and financial planning. You’ll graduate with an extensive network of successful business alumni ready to support you and your career.
Bethany proudly partners with several premier institutions dedicated to enhancing your educational journey and supporting your success. Our commitment to valuable educational relationships allows us to offer unique opportunities and resources. Scan the QR code to explore our full list of partnerships with top-tier schools.
NEW PARTNERSHIPS
NURSING
Save lives. Spread wellness.
Earn a competitive nursing degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) and an interdisciplinary studies degree from Bethany College—all while living right here on Bethany’s campus. This partnership lets you combine handson clinical rotations with classroom learning to prepare you for caring for sick and critical patients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to compete in NCAA Division III athletics, making the most of your college experience both inside and outside the classroom. With two degrees and a vibrant campus life, you’ll graduate ready to stand out among your peers.
After graduation, you will be ready to take the NCLEX exam and join the healthcare workforce in full.
EDUCATION
Teach the next generation.
VIEW OUR COMPLETE LIST OF MAJORS AND MINORS
Bethany and West Liberty University have partnered up to give you a truly enhanced educational experience. Through this dual enrollment program, you will complete a degree in elementary education from West Liberty and a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Bethany—all with coursework recognized by both institutions. Even better, you’ll remain on Bethany’s campus and can continue competing in NCAA Division III athletics for all four years. By the end of the program you will be prepared to take the PRAXIS 2 exam and start your career knowing you were trained by the very best.
As part of this dual enrollment program, you will complete two degrees from separate institutes, while having all relevant coursework recognized by both.
CO-CURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS
Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom. The co-curriculars you do matter just as much as the courses you take. That’s why Bethany offers students who participate in select co-curricular annual scholarships.
WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL
Touchdown after touchdown!
$1,000
EQUESTRIAN TEAM
Saddle up!
$2,500
ESPORTS CLUB
Bring your ‘AAA’ game!
$2,500
FLY-FISHING
Reel in adventure!
$2,500
BAND
Tune your experience!
$2,500
THEATRE
Take to the stage!
$2,500
CHOIR
End each year with a high note!
$2,500
Bethany Unscripted
Bethany’s new student spotlight series transports you into the heart of campus culture where passion, connection, and community thrive. The interviews capture the stories of Bethanians—whether they’re competing in esports, kayaking and exploring the great outdoors, finding their voice in the choir, or gaining real-world experience through internships.
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