Below are the technology requirements for students in the College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School. Please note that the requirements below are subject to change.

General Requirements

• Basic competency in Microsoft Office 2010, 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or equivalent.  (Word 2010 Essential Training video series is available free through Bethel's agreement with Lynda.com)
• Access to the required computer hardware and software for the entirety of the program

Hardware Requirements

• Computer purchased within the last 3 years (PC or Mac)
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (≥256 kbps) CDRW/DVD or DVD+/-RW
• One of the following:
  • Microphone and speakers
  • Microphone and headphones
  • Headset with combined microphone and headphone
  • A Webcam is also recommended, though not required

Software Requirements

• Virus protection software
• Java Runtime Environment
• Microsoft Office
• Updated web browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Safari)
• Macromedia Flash Player

For students enrolling in the BS Accounting, BS Business, BA Organizational Leadership, MBA or MA Strategic Leadership, these additional requirements are needed:

• Assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Office Format (i.e, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx).  There are a variety of software packages that support these formats, including Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.  
• Automatic, cloud-based backup/file sync utility (such as Dropbox or Google Drive).  Keep all Bethel and course assignments backed up at all times.  
• Software necessary to support online communication (Google Hangouts, etc.) 
• Adobe Reader (free online) 
• Apple Quicktime (free online) 

Software Recommendations (as needed)

• Apple Quicktime (free online) 
• Windows Media Player
• Adobe Media Player
• RealPlayer Basic