In the engineering dual-degree program, students typically spend three years at Bethel taking foundational courses, and then transfer to another university to spend two years working in specialty engineering fields beyond what Bethel offers. Options include aeronautical, biomedical, bioproducts, chemical, civil, environmental, and materials. After about 5 years, sometimes less, students graduate with 2 degrees: a degree from the engineering school and a B.A. from Bethel. Since the average engineering major at any school takes 5 years to graduate, the "3-2" provides 2 degrees, plus all the advantages of small class sizes, in about the same amount of time. Some students also finish in less time depending on advanced placement credits.
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