Bethel University Campuses

The McKenzie Campus serves as the flagship location of Bethel University, a private Christian institution in Tennessee dedicated to providing a transformative education grounded in faith, scholarship, and service. This main campus hosts the majority of undergraduate programs across various disciplines, emphasizing liberal arts, professional studies, and spiritual formation. With modern facilities including labs, libraries, athletic fields, and a performing arts center, students benefit from small class sizes, personalized mentoring, and opportunities for research and internships. The campus fosters a close-knit community where academic rigor meets Christian values, preparing graduates for leadership in diverse fields.

• College of Arts and Sciences: Offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, Communication, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Sociology, and Religion, with emphases on critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
• School of Business: Programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, and Sport Management, focusing on ethical business practices and entrepreneurship.
• College of Education and Christian Studies: Teacher licensure in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education, plus Christian Ministries, Missions, and Youth Ministry.
• College of Health Sciences: Nursing (BSN and RN-BSN), Kinesiology, and Public Health, with clinical training and health promotion initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary options like Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, and Theatre.

Graduate offerings include Master's in Education and Business Administration, alongside robust student life with chapel services, clubs, and NCAA Division II athletics.

The Paris Campus is a specialized satellite facility of Bethel University, primarily dedicated to graduate-level health sciences education, with a strong focus on the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program. Strategically located near healthcare partners like the Henry County Medical Center, this campus provides cutting-edge training for healthcare professionals committed to compassionate, Christ-centered care. Equipped with advanced simulation labs, anatomy facilities, and clinical preparation spaces, it emphasizes evidence-based medicine, interprofessional collaboration, and rural health challenges relevant to West Tennessee. The program integrates faith, ethics, and clinical expertise to produce skilled PAs ready for primary care and specialty practices.

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: A 27-month ARC-PA accredited program covering didactic coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, and behavioral health, followed by extensive supervised clinical rotations in family medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and women's health.
• Health Sciences support courses: Anatomy, physiology, and medical ethics tailored to PA preparation.
• Clinical skills training: Emphasis on procedural competencies, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication.

This campus supports Bethel's mission by extending professional graduate education to adult learners, with flexible scheduling and a focus on underserved communities, aligning with the university's commitment to holistic healing and service.