Associate Degrees at Bethel University

Bethel University offers Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree programs at the undergraduate level that provide a foundational course of study for students seeking preparation for continued undergraduate education or entry into the workforce. Associate degrees are available to recent high school graduates, transfer students, and adult learners through multiple instructional formats.

Bethel offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree through the following options:

• Traditional Associate of Arts (A.A.) – an undergraduate program offered through primarily in-person instruction

• Online Associate of Arts (A.A.) – an undergraduate program offered fully online

Each Associate degree consists of 60 semester credits and includes general education coursework and elective credits. Programs may be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

The Associate degree programs are offered in accordance with the academic requirements, regulations, and policies published in this academic catalog and related University publications.