Healthcare Leadership Requirements

Programs in Healthcare Leadership Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the requirements of the most current catalog at the time they last enter Bethel.

The College of Adult & Professional Studies will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form with the nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Submit official transcripts from all schools previously attended. Include an official high school transcript or GED, unless at least 30 credits have been accepted in transfer.
Degree applicants only: Develop an individual educational plan (IEP) in consultation with your admissions advisor. Requirement is waived if official transcripts document completion of all prerequisite and/or general education courses and the full number of credits required outside of the chosen major. (Requirement is waived for Certificate applicants.)
Submit a current resume that indicates a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience or its equivalent.

Demonstrate college-level writing ability through the positive evaluation of an Application Essay.
Submit Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program (see: application materials for requirements).
Submit a Student Immunization Record.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international student applicants and all student applicants whose primary language is not English). A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of the Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.
Interview, if requested by the admissions committee.

To Start the Healthcare Leadership Programs (degree & certificate)

In addition to the admission requirements to the College of Adult & Professional Studies, the Healthcare Leadership major will consider applicants who:

Complete at least 60 semester credits.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above on a 4.00 scale on all previous academic work.
Degree applicants only: Petition to enroll in a major and be accepted to a degree completion program.

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien.

International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organization (www.naces.org) or from CGFNS International (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) (www.cgfns.org).
Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:
o Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134). o Letters of support from sponsors.
Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit documentation of health insurance.
Complete a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process, if the applicant’s primary language is not English.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien applicants must:

Present the applicant's Green Card.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Likewise, exceptions to minimum criteria may be made by the admissions committee and may require an interview.

General Education Requirements

Bethel's General Studies program encompasses all the lower-division General Education courses that are required of all students. A FREE evaluation of your transcripts will determine what requirements, if any, you need to fulfill in order to earn your bachelor's degree.

Students with Disabilities

Bethel is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services. Students must provide documentation of their disability(ies) in order to receive accommodations. For further information, please contact the director of disability services at 651-635-8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.

Disability Services: To request disability-related accommodations or services, please contact the director of disability services, at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759. One week's notice is preferable.

Academic Policies

All academic policies can be found in the CAPS catalog. The catalog can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.