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GIVE LIFE TO YOUR STORY

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BE YOU AND FULLY
EQUIPPED TO UNCOVER
GOD'S STORY OF HOPE IN
THE NEXT GENERATION

Jesus is the life in all of our stories. We’re working with Bethel University to equip you right where you are so you can continue to build Christ-Centered communities of young people at your local YFC. 

BU@YFC is an intentional community that walks 

alongside fully engaged students who come from all 

backgrounds. By creating environments and experiences 

for transformation, BU@YFC equips students to lead 

and transform the community.

ABOUT

2022

Year Established

YFC

+ Bethel University

10

Degrees Available

Unlimited

New Opportunities

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WHY BETHEL UNIVERSITY AT YFC?

BU@YFC students will benefit from Bethel University's strong academics while being immersed in practical real life experience. BU@YFC prioritizes in creating a safe and fun community for students to grow and develop with each other.

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LIFE FLEXIBILITY​

 

Through BU@YFC, you will earn a college degree while still having the flexibility to remain at home and continue to work a part-time job.

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REDUCED TUITION

 

Bethel University offers discounted tuition to students at extension sites, allowing BU@YFC students to earn up to 30 credit hours a year for $10,500. Additionally, financial aid is available

for those who qualify. 

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PRACTICAL TRAINING

 

Ministry and business apprenticeships will be offered to you through BU@YFC. Up to 3 credit hours per semester will be given for practicum experience.  This amounts to 8-10 hours weekly of firsthand leadership, ministry, and workplace experience.

GET YOUR DEGREE AT A FRACTION OF THE COST

 

Check out our current degree options! We are regularly adding more areas of study to provide variety

that prepares our students with many career opportunities.

  • Ministry Leadership - AA
    The degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the degree is to foster students' ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
  • Ministry Leadership - BA
    The degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the degree is to foster students' ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
  • General Studies – AA
    The foundation of the program is a Christ-centered liberal arts general education curriculum which consists of a wide range of general studies from communications skills, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, Bible and religion. These courses serve as fulfilling most of the general studies requirements of any four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to individualize their education in order to achieve a balance between developing their known interest and exploring new subject areas. This AA includes the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums, if desired.
  • Pre-Education Studies – AA
    This affordable degree track is a 2+2 program designed for students to complete the first two years at an extension site. After the initial two years, students will transition to finishing their Education degree at Bethel University. The goal of the AA is to foster students’ ability to think deeply, give them appropriate exposure to a K-12 classroom, and prepare them to finish their bachelor’s degree in education. The degree is especially well-poised to appeal to students who have an interest in education, while allowing them experiences to determine their area of specialty within the field of education.
  • Multidisciplinary Studies – BA
    This innovative degree allows students to custom design their degree plan to better pursue unique avenues in their professional development. Rooted in liberal arts, the core curriculum gives students a comprehensive academic foundation through courses in communications, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, religion and philosophy, and wellness. Beyond this core curriculum, students may structure their degree with up to three different concentration areas, depending on transfer credits and topics of interest.
  • Worship Ministry Leadership* - BA
    The Worship Ministry Leadership major prepares students for a career in leading worship ministry and creative arts in a local church. The major can be tailored to the particular interests of students in areas such as worship leadership, technology and media management, church operations, songwriting, or studio recording. Combined with a strong core of ministry leadership and biblical studies courses and regular practicums in a local church, this major is uniquely designed for students who prefer a practical degree that matches their personal skills and interests. *This degree is a hybrid model requiring synchronous courses as well as connection to and in-person work with a worship pastor.
  • Business Administration – BA
    This degree is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to begin a career in business or to increase the skillset for those already working in a business setting. Students will choose a concentration area to expand their business knowledge and become more marketable in human resource management, non-profit management, health care administration, or organizational leadership. All content is delivered through the lens of a Christian worldview to enable students to integrate faith in decision making to promote sound business ethics.
  • Business Marketing – BA
    This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively to target audiences, develop promotional materials, and implement successful marketing strategies. With a comprehensive curriculum that features core business topics and specialized marketing coursework, the online Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing features an emphasis on social media and the latest industry approaches. This program is an accelerated course of study, transfer-friendly, and can be completed in four years.
  • Cyber Security – BS
    This program is designed to train graduates to meet the cybersecurity needs of organizations in financial, educational, corporate, and government settings. With a rigorous curriculum that provides a deep understanding of key topics in computer systems, cyberlaw, policy creation, and compliance, this program combines industry best practices with real-world application.
  • Behavioral and Social Science – BS
    The Bachelor of Science in Behavioral and Social Science is designed for students with the interest and passion for helping people. This program develops the skills needed for working in social service agencies, group homes, crisis centers, mental health agencies, religious organizations, extended care facilities, and substance abuse centers. This degree would also position students to earn a master's degree in counseling or social work.
DEGREES
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COST: $10,500

 

Total cost is for one year of tuition and fees at

BU@YFC. The price is based on 15 credits per semester, including 3 practicum hours. The cost will increase if the student registers for additional credits.

*Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

NEXT STEPS:

APPLY

SUBMIT
YFC APPLICATION

Take the first step here!

Fill out this short info form to get the process started and get more info. Our site director will get in touch with you shortly.

APPLY TO BETHEL UNIVERSITY 

Students should send FAFSA, SAT/ACT scores, and school transcripts to Bethel University.

*All students must meet the admission criteria for Bethel University.

ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT

Bethel University's admission team will notify you of acceptance and help you enroll at BU@YFC.

SELECT CLASSES

You will work with your advisor to select the appropriate classes pertaining to your degree.

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CONTACT
  • Ministry Leadership - AA
    The degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the degree is to foster students' ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
  • Ministry Leadership - BA
    The degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the degree is to foster students' ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
  • General Studies – AA
    The foundation of the program is a Christ-centered liberal arts general education curriculum which consists of a wide range of general studies from communications skills, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, Bible and religion. These courses serve as fulfilling most of the general studies requirements of any four-year degree. Students have the opportunity to individualize their education in order to achieve a balance between developing their known interest and exploring new subject areas. This AA includes the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums, if desired.
  • Pre-Education Studies – AA
    This affordable degree track is a 2+2 program designed for students to complete the first two years at an extension site. After the initial two years, students will transition to finishing their Education degree at Bethel University. The goal of the AA is to foster students’ ability to think deeply, give them appropriate exposure to a K-12 classroom, and prepare them to finish their bachelor’s degree in education. The degree is especially well-poised to appeal to students who have an interest in education, while allowing them experiences to determine their area of specialty within the field of education.
  • Multidisciplinary Studies – BA
    This innovative degree allows students to custom design their degree plan to better pursue unique avenues in their professional development. Rooted in liberal arts, the core curriculum gives students a comprehensive academic foundation through courses in communications, humanities, diversity and global awareness, social science, natural science and math, religion and philosophy, and wellness. Beyond this core curriculum, students may structure their degree with up to three different concentration areas, depending on transfer credits and topics of interest.
  • Worship Ministry Leadership* - BA
    The Worship Ministry Leadership major prepares students for a career in leading worship ministry and creative arts in a local church. The major can be tailored to the particular interests of students in areas such as worship leadership, technology and media management, church operations, songwriting, or studio recording. Combined with a strong core of ministry leadership and biblical studies courses and regular practicums in a local church, this major is uniquely designed for students who prefer a practical degree that matches their personal skills and interests. *This degree is a hybrid model requiring synchronous courses as well as connection to and in-person work with a worship pastor.
  • Business Administration – BA
    This degree is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to begin a career in business or to increase the skillset for those already working in a business setting. Students will choose a concentration area to expand their business knowledge and become more marketable in human resource management, non-profit management, health care administration, or organizational leadership. All content is delivered through the lens of a Christian worldview to enable students to integrate faith in decision making to promote sound business ethics.
  • Business Marketing – BA
    This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively to target audiences, develop promotional materials, and implement successful marketing strategies. With a comprehensive curriculum that features core business topics and specialized marketing coursework, the online Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing features an emphasis on social media and the latest industry approaches. This program is an accelerated course of study, transfer-friendly, and can be completed in four years.
  • Cyber Security – BS
    This program is designed to train graduates to meet the cybersecurity needs of organizations in financial, educational, corporate, and government settings. With a rigorous curriculum that provides a deep understanding of key topics in computer systems, cyberlaw, policy creation, and compliance, this program combines industry best practices with real-world application.
  • Behavioral and Social Science – BS
    The Bachelor of Science in Behavioral and Social Science is designed for students with the interest and passion for helping people. This program develops the skills needed for working in social service agencies, group homes, crisis centers, mental health agencies, religious organizations, extended care facilities, and substance abuse centers. This degree would also position students to earn a master's degree in counseling or social work.
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