Elementary Education Partnership
Bethany College, in partnership with West Liberty University, offers a collaborative academic program leading to a joint Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. Designed to provide a direct and efficient pathway to teacher licensure, the program combines the academic strengths and resources of both institutions.
All coursework is fully recognized by Bethany College and West Liberty University, ensuring a seamless progression toward degree completion. Students complete the entirety of their studies while in residence at Bethany College, maintaining eligibility for NCAA Division III athletics and full participation in campus life.
Graduates are academically qualified to sit for the PRAXIS II examination, a required step for obtaining elementary teacher licensure. This joint program graduates for impactful and rewarding careers in education.
Nursing Partnership
Bethany College, in partnership with West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC), offers the Nursing Education Partnership, a dual-degree program leading to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Bethany College and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing from WVWC.
Students complete all four years of study on the Bethany College campus, undertaking a coordinated curriculum that satisfies the requirements for both degrees. This integrated program combines Bethany’s interdisciplinary academic foundation with WVWC’s nationally recognized nursing education, equipping graduates with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies necessary for licensure. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and to enter the nursing profession as licensed practitioners.