College of Adult & Professional Studies
Adult Learners: Start or Resume Your College Career
The General Studies program at Bethel University helps students with little or no college credit earn an A.A. degree, or prepare for entering a B.A. degree completion program.
No credits? No problem! An advisor will help you get started
Have you been looking for a way to get a college education, but your busy schedule makes it impossible?
Complete your first two years of college
Complete your first two years of college in the General Studies program and you will finish the general education requirements (48 credits). Then begin working toward your Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees.
Complete your Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree
- 60 semester credits (48 general education semester credits plus 12 elective semester credits)
- Attend class with a supportive group of busy adults
- Be evaluated primarily on written assignments, class discussions, projects, and small group participation.
- Fulfill requirements or elective credit needs through DANTES or CLEP testing, Course work from accredited colleges, military experience, or other methods (ask your admission advisor for details)
Schedule designed for busy adults
- Take only one course at a time (most 3-credit courses last 5-6 weeks)
- Attend class only one time each week for 4 hours
- Some sessions in each course may be online.
- Complete the course work in approximately 24 months
- Meet on Bethel's campus (near the intersection of 35W and 694) or at convenient Metro locations
- Park for free
Get started on your college degree today! Currently accepting applications.