Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located in Bethany, Okla. It is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and is a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. The college has a library that offers curriculum-related books and reference materials, as well as provides interlibrary loan services to students. It offers undergraduate programs in American studies, athletic training, Christian education, computer science, exercise science, early childhood education and music. The college also offers professional courses in family studies and gerontology, network management, nursing and organizational leadership. Southern Nazarene University provides financial assistance to students in the form of scholarships, loans and grants.