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College of Adult & Professional Studies

Quick Facts

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The College of Adult & Professional Studies (CAPS) at Bethel University helps busy adults achieve their educational goals within a framework of Christian values. Through the General Studies program, learners can fulfill two years of college credit and earn an associate’s degree. Six bachelor’s degrees are offered in business management, Christian ministries, communication studies, human resource management, nursing (R.N. to B.S.), and organizational leadership. Classes are held evenings and weekends on the St. Paul campus and other convenient Twin Cities locations. The college also offers professional development opportunities for individuals, churches, and other organizations.

U.S. News & World Report Ranking

Bethel University advanced to 13th among Midwestern Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” guide—up from 19th in the 2004 rankings.   Read more...

Accreditation

Bethel University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bethel is a candidate member in good standing of the Teacher Accreditation Council; a member of the Council on Social Work Education at the undergraduate level; and a member of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Bethel is approved by:

  • The Minnesota Board of Teaching for teacher preparation programs leading to licensure for prekindergarten, elementary, and secondary teaching
  • The Minnesota Board of Nursing for nursing preparation

Bethel Provides all Students

  • Email accounts
  • Access to computer labs
  • Access to computer HELP desk
  • Admissions counseling
  • Free personalized individual education plan
  • Library with 24 hours a day, seven days a week computerized access to Twin Cities public and college libraries and loan privileges to wider library resources
  • Disability Services
  • Writing Center tutoring
  • Academic advising
  • Computer resources
  • Career services

Adult Student Profile

  • Students are in-career adults with varied life and work experience who value the integration of learning, profession, and faith.
  • Age:
Student Data
  • Employment:

    • 76% full time
    • 19% part time
    • 5% other

Representative List of Employers of Students

  • 3M
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Agribank
  • Allina Health Systems
  • American Express
  • Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
  • Best Buy
  • Billy Graham Association
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Carlson Companies, Inc.
  • Centennial School District 12
  • Dain Rauscher
  • Dakota Electric
  • Deluxe
  • EMPI, Inc.
  • Evangelical Free Church of America
  • Fairview University Health System
  • Ford Motor Company
  • General Mills
  • Graco
  • Guidant
  • Hazelden
  • Health Risk Management
  • HealthEast
  • Land O'Lakes
  • Lifetouch
  • MSI Insurance
  • Mayo Medical Center
  • Medtronic
  • Mercy Hospital
  • Metropolitan Airport Commission
  • Minneapolis Public Schools
  • Mounds View School District 621
  • Network Systems
  • North Memorial Medical Center
  • Northwest Airlines
  • Presbyterian Homes
  • Qwest
  • Regions Hospital
  • Roseville School District 623
  • St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth
  • SciMed
  • Seagate Technologoy
  • TSI, Inc.
  • Target
  • Toro
  • UPS
  • United Healthcare
  • United Hospital
  • United States Post Office
  • University of St. Thomas
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wells Fargo Banks
  • West Group
  • Xcel Energy