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EDUC 699
This course is the capstone experience for the Master of Arts in Teaching in Education. All MAT candidates are required to complete an Action Research Paper. The purpose of preparing a master’s research paper is to give candidates experience in carrying out the kind of research that is expected throughout their professional career. Through this process, the faculty expects each candidate to demonstrate his/her ability to work independently on a problem and to document his/her familiarity with the literature in the field of study, a command of the techniques and principles of research, and the ability to form valid generalizations from the research data. Candidates work independently under the supervision of their project advisor.Accounting
Mission
The Department of Business at Bethany College prepares ethical and innovative leaders in accounting, finance, marketing, management, international business, and business administration at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts. Aligned with the College’s mission, the department fosters critical thinking, effective communication, and professional adaptability in an environment that integrates study, work, and service, equipping students to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will accurately apply accounting principles and standards to prepare and analyze financial statements, conduct audits, and ensure compliance.
- Students will produce professional-quality written reports and concise presentations that effectively communicate critical financial information, regulatory implications, and strategic recommendations.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct advanced research by analyzing and applying relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory guidance to resolve complex financial reporting and compliance issues.
- Students will demonstrate advanced competency in accounting software, data analytics tools, and tax preparation platforms, while leveraging these tools and accounting frameworks to evaluate complex financial scenarios, solve real-world business problems, and recommend actionable strategies.
- Students will analyze ethical dilemmas in financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, applying professional codes of conduct and legal requirements to uphold integrity in accounting practices.
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional readiness necessary to secure positions in accounting, successfully sit for the CPA exam, and pursue advanced graduate education in accounting or related fields.
Environmental Science
Mission
The Department of Biology fosters lifelong learning about the natural world by providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in biology and environmental science. The faculty are dedicated to active learning strategies and meaningful research opportunities, empowering students to engage directly in the practice of biology and environmental science.
Learning Outcomes
At graduation,
- Students will identify and explain the five key concepts—evolutionary patterns of unity and diversity, heritable information flow, the interplay between structure and function, transformations of energy and matter, and interactions within and between systems—and apply them to analyze current environmental issues.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the scientific method by evaluating scientific problems, analyzing data, and designing and conducting a relevant research project in the field of Environmental Science.
- Students will critically evaluate current research in Environmental Science and effectively communicate their findings through written reports and oral presentations.
- Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in environmental science-related fields or to succeed in professional or graduate programs.
Students completing a major in Environmental Science earn either a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree.