Psychology

1. The student demonstrates skills in performance through individual study, solo and ensemble performance, and a knowledge and understanding of the repertory in his/her performance area. 2. The student demonstrates knowledge of music theory skills and analysis. 3. The student demonstrates knowledge of music literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources. 4. The student demonstrates skills in the use of technology in teaching and learning situations. 5. The student demonstrates the ability to solve musical problems by combining his/her performance capabilities in aural, verbal, and visual analysis; composition/improvisations; history and repertory; and technology usage.

Performance Major (B.M.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Bethany College Music Department is to nurture, challenge and guide developing musicians, to train the future educators for both classroom and studio areas, and to provide performance opportunities for students, faculty, and community members. In addition, we strive to educate and engage audience members in the central Kansas region and beyond.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. The student demonstrates skills in performance through individual study, solo and ensemble performance, and a knowledge and understanding of the repertory in his/her performance area. 2. The student demonstrates knowledge of music theory skills and analysis 3. The student demonstrates knowledge of music literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources. 4. The student demonstrates skills in the use of technology in teaching and learning situations. 5. The student demonstrates the ability to solve musical problems by combining his/her performance capabilities in aural, verbal, and visual analysis; composition/improvisations; history and repertory; and technology usage.

Sacred Music Minor

Mission Statement: The mission of the Bethany College Music Department is to nurture, challenge and guide developing musicians, to train the future educators for both classroom and studio areas, and to provide performance opportunities for students, faculty, and community members. In addition, we strive to educate and engage audience members in the central Kansas region and beyond.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. The student demonstrates skills in performance through individual study, solo and ensemble performance, and a knowledge and understanding of the repertory in his/her performance area. 2. The student demonstrates knowledge of music theory skills and analysis. 3. The student demonstrates knowledge of music literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources. 4. The student demonstrates skills in the use of technology in teaching and learning situations. 5. The student demonstrates the ability to solve musical problems by combining his/her performance capabilities in aural, verbal, and visual analysis; composition/improvisations; history and repertory; and technology usage.

Psychology Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Bethany Psychology Program is to facilitate student development of the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the science and application of psychology, and to prepare students for either graduate study or a variety of occupational pursuits.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry techniques, and, when possible, the scientific method to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Students will demonstrate the ability to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, and act ethically in accordance with the principles of the discipline of psychology.