At a glance
Delivery
Online
Finish in as few as
12-26 months
Estimated cost per credit
$450
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At Bethel, your professional, life, military, and past educational experience could count as credits toward your degree. Save time and money. Find out more about how you could qualify for and earn college credits.
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Program highlights
Bachelor’s-degree readiness
The A.A. and A.S. degree programs follow the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and provide an excellent foundation to pursue further study.
Rapid advancement
Our five-week classes allow you to move quickly toward your educational goals.
Learning relationships
Collaboration and connection with faculty and fellow students are vital to a successful learning experience. That’s why you’ll take classes with many of the same students to cultivate your community of support.
Free tutoring
Have access to free individual writing and math assistance, either in person or online. Our consultants have advanced degrees in their fields and are ready to help you.
Free course resources
Instead of buying textbooks, you’ll save time and money with access to free digital resources.
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Honor your experiences and learning style.
At Bethel, you’ll receive an individualized learning plan based on your unique situation once you’re accepted. You’ll receive a full schedule and discover the various ways to meet your requirements efficiently and quickly, including credits for life experience. And Bethel also offers remedial coursework in math, reading, and writing to help those who need it to prepare for success in a college-level class. The Associate’s Degree Program is built to help ensure your college success.
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Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do after earning an associate’s degree?
An associate's degree will prepare you to take on more responsibilities in your workplace and empower you to advance your education even further. Some of our graduates continue on to an adult-focused bachelor's program here at Bethel.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Find strategies and plans for self-directed learning
- Think critically about ideas
- Apply ethical principles in your studies and daily life
- Collaborate with others in leadership
- Communicate effectively through speaking and writing
- Understand how to relate Christian faith to your area of study
- Navigate human, social, and environmental relationships in our diverse world
Areas of Study
Our graduates have gone on to study:
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