Close About Admissions & Aid Academics Student Life Athletics Faith MyBethel Offices News Events Blog Menu ☰ IN THIS SECTION BUILD Academics Academics BUILD BUILD Program Pursue your passions and discover your purpose. As a student in the BUILD program, you'll complete 50 credits to earn a Certificate in Applied Studies. You'll take required courses in life skills, independent living, and financial literacy, and you'll also have the opportunity to choose elective courses based on your interests and schedule. You’ll also participate in a robust student life experience and complete internships on and off campus. For more detailed information about our academic offerings, you can review our academic catalog. View the BUILD Catalog Core Courses Core course topics will follow these threads: Bible, Theology, and Spiritual Formation Health and Wellness Independent Living Jobs and Employment These topics will increase in depth throughout the two years of the BUILD program. Elective Courses Students choose elective courses based on their interests. These courses are integrated with other undergraduate students and are not modified for the BUILD program. We add more courses to our elective options every year, and current offerings can be found in the academic catalog. Bible Coursework All students in BUILD will receive coursework in Bible and theology with a heavy application emphasis. As with all courses at Bethel, integration of faith and learning is paramount. Internships On- and off-campus internships provide you with the opportunity to gain professional skills and put them into practice. During the first year of the BUILD program, you'll start with an internship skills course followed by an internship with support from a job mentor. The second year of work experience will be off campus at a site closely matched to your work-readiness career interests. BECOME A STUDENT IN BUILD Apply Now Visit Campus Request Info Information For Prospective Students Current Students Alumni Parents & Families Faculty & Staff Churches Military Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112 Maps & Directions 651.638.6400 Resources Jobs at Bethel Calendar Library Questions & Comments Title IX Concerns Course Catalogs Support Bethel © 2020 Bethel University | CA Student Disclosures | Privacy Policy