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INTD 111

This course offers an introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary academic field that interrogates the meaning and consequences of gender identity from a variety of academic perspectives. It will be taught on a rotating basis with instructors from across the campus. In this course, students will be introduced to ideas regarding gender from a variety of texts and methodologies that will help students understand their world through multiple gendered lenses.

SOWO 240

The course explores the nature and functioning of contemporary society and institutions through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. The course provides more in depth focus on specific targeted populations, including groups of people who experience high levels of discrimination and oppression in the United States and around the globe.  In a spirit of both celebration and critical investigation, the course considers historical events and figures of particular significance to the population of focus, examines current socio-political and economic events and developments of particular salience for that population, and investigates best practice with regard to engagement and work with that population from a Social Work perspective.  The course highlight issues of social justice and intersectionality as they pertain to the population under discussion, and will provide students with the opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation for, and understanding of, the rich diversity of human experience.

POLS 212

What makes a story “dystopian,” and what does this have to do with politics? What does it mean when we describe current events as “dystopian”? How can individuals - fictitious or real - challenge the oppressive worlds in which they find themselves? In this course, students explore the connections between dystopian fiction and authoritarian reality.

POLS 400

How does what we learn in the political science classroom connect to life after college? This course explores many potential opportunities for carrying political knowledge and skills forward with you after graduation. Students connect with professionals in fields of interest, prepare resumes, and practice professional skills such as interviewing. Additional focus is given to making connections between the political science curriculum and life skills such as critical consumption of news media and political organizing.

Business Administration

Business Administration Minor

SPST 170

This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn the basic insight into the multifaceted world of Sports Medicine, Sports Management, Recreation Administration, and instructing physical activities and the possible career paths each track would prepare students to enter. Content will include theories/principles of each track, the use of mathematics/economics, and other areas that will further the student's understanding of the management world in the current sports industry. Course work will include writing about key pedagogical issues that influence the teaching and learning process along with the basics of injury response.

MATH 116

The course introduces the student to the use of a computer algebra system (CAS). Students majoring or minoring in mathematics are expected to take this course as early in their academic program as possible so that familiarity with a CAS may be employed in all subsequent courses.

MATH 230

This course is an exploration of the origins and development of mathematics including the philosophy of the mathematical sciences. Mathematical theories and techniques of each period and their historical evolution are examined.

The Trail Head-First-Year Experience

Program Goals

Part of the Bethany First-Year Triangle of Accountability (Bethany First Year Experience, First-Year Advising Program, Ponton Mentor Program) the Bethany First-Year Experience (BFYE) connects students with their first-year advisor in once-weekly graded courses to ensure students are equipped with essential skills and knowledge necessary to transition from high school to college and thrive academically and personally in the college setting.
 
Through a series of lectures, guest seminars, and activities, students will:
 
  • Become familiar with Bethany facilities, services, resources, and technology
  • Expand their understanding of Bethany student rights, responsibilities, expectations, and policies
  • Learn about Bethany traditions and legacy
  • Establish meaningful priorities and goals,
  • Develop an understanding of the academic catalog
  • Complete the major declaration process and establish a four-year plan
  • Cultivate healthy and effective study habits and skills
  • Acquire additional awareness of wellness issues and improve their ability to recognize and respond to wellness issues,
  • Become familiar with campus organizations and clubs, and
  • Gain a sense of belonging and academic identity as a Bethanian.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will explore identity development, including personal and professional identification.
  2. Students will employ and enhance college-level academic skills through a topic-driven learning experience.
  3. Students will work as a professional learning community to better the campus or community through a service-learning project.
  4. Students will develop an appreciation for and demonstrate areas of personal health and wellness.
  5. Students will increase awareness and knowledge of and utilize available Bethany staff and resources and informational technology.
  6. Students will familiarize themselves with the history and importance of the liberal arts traditions.

BFYE 111 Sections for 2022-2023 Academic Year