Complete Your Degree and Jump Start the Path to a New Career
Attention adult learners – we offer a variety of convenient degree completion programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Covering a range of subjects, our degree completion programs allow you to take control of your education and finish what you started, in as little as a year. Find out what makes Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s bachelor’s degree completion programs different from the rest.
Why Choose Our Degree Completion Programs?
At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, we understand that life can get in the way of completing your degree. But with our degree completion programs, your academic achievements are within reach. We will help you manage your education objectives to propel you toward your goals. Here are just a few things to consider:
Online Bachelor’s Degrees Offered
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs, all available online for adult learners:
- S. in Accounting: Learn everything about accounting to prepare for the CMA and CPA exams.
- S. in Applied Psychology: Following American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines, coursework prepares you for a career across many fields and industries.
- S. in Business Administration: Gain a global perspective and the skills to make business decisions in a fast-paced world.
- S. in Criminal Justice Leadership: This program is designed for those who are looking to step into leadership roles within the law enforcement and criminal justice field.
- S. in Healthcare Management: Develop management and technical skills to help with critical thinking and problem-solving within the healthcare field.
- S. in Human Resource Management: Become a company’s asset with skills in managing employees and global leadership, all while complying with labor laws and government regulations.
- S. in Information Technology: Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios is a big part of this degree, as well as learning to develop innovative solutions and manage technical challenges.
These programs can be completed in as little as a year and can be completed on your own time. The online programs allow adult learners to have a relationship-driven, person-centered education.
The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Transfer Advantage
Many people don’t finish their degree because of often cumbersome requirements. That isn’t the case if you are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree completion program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Our transfer credit rules recognize your past achievements, experiences, and military training, which can help you complete your goal sooner.
We’re here to simplify the admissions process and give students the credit they deserve for previous accomplishments. Important things to know include:
- Past credits from other institutions are eligible for transfer and never expire.
- Technical college credits are accepted.
- You can transfer credits from prior learning—up to 90 credits or 75% of your B.S. degree.
- Standardized tests like CLEP and DSST can apply toward your degree.
- Military, industry, and business training is accepted.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and has been since 1934. Many of our programs also have received specialty accreditations from their respective associations and societies.
Is a Degree Completion Program Right for You?
While most students begin their college education with the full intention of completing their degree on time, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota understands that, sometimes, life has other plans. That’s why our degree completion programs were created – to help students just like you complete their education goals.
The benefits of completing your degree through our online degree completion program include:
- Fulfilling the dream of being a college graduate
- Continuing to work while finishing courses
- Saving money by finishing a degree instead of starting over
- Attending classes with other like-minded students who may have faced the same challenges you have
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota specially designed our degree completion programs to support students and to set them up for success—during and after their time with us.
Don’t Let Financial Worries Keep You From a Degree
If financial uncertainties are one of the reasons you haven’t completed your degree, you don’t need to let them stop you. The Financial Aid Office at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can help make higher education possible for students who qualify. We accept the following forms of financial aid:
- State and federal financial aid awards
- Scholarships
- Federal Pell Grants
- Campus employment
- Student loans
Are You Ready to Finish Your Degree Completion Program?
online and in-person classes for adult learners. Our business, healthcare management, and information technology degree completion programs are based at our Minneapolis, MN, campus, but they are entirely online for your convenience.
A Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota degree completion program is designed with the non-traditional student and adult learner in mind. Many of our students choose our programs for their:
- Flexibility
- Faith-based education
- Academic excellence
See what a Catholic education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has to offer. For more information, contact us today, or visit us for an in-person or virtual tour.
