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Career Services

Benefits of Students

Skills for a Lifetime

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Students graduate from Bethel with a liberal arts degree, recipients of a broad, world-class curriculum that builds well-rounded individuals who can think critically and succeed in a variety of circumstances. Service projects, course offerings abroad, off-campus internships, ministry and leadership opportunities, and participation in fine arts and athletics broaden their education and internalize it in life-changing ways. As a result, Bethel students and graduates are equipped with the following:

In today's changing marketplace, technical and job-specific skills can quickly become outdated, but the foundation provided by a solid liberal arts background has lasting value.
Gregg Nelson
1985 business administration graduate

  • Leadership abilities and willingness to accept responsibility
  • Decision-making skills
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Strong work ethic and personal values
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Lifelong-learning commitment
  • Global perspective
  • Service orientation


Office of Career Services
Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999

651.638.6460
Fax: 651.635.1467
career-services@bethel.edu