{"id":1813,"date":"2024-01-11T10:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate-degree-programs\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:48:36","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro mb-5\">Continue your education and transform your career with Cal Lutheran&#8217;s Bachelor&#8217;s Degree for Professionals, which is a part of the <a href=\"\/programs\/school-for-professional-and-continuing-studies\/\" title=\"Cal Lutheran School for Professional and Continuing Studies\">School for Professional and Continuing Studies<\/a>. These are degree completion programs designed for working adults and lifelong learners. If you&#8217;ve already earned some undergraduate credits, you can transfer them to one of our bachelor\u2019s degree programs to finish your college education on your terms.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to understand your needs and provide personalized support to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-facts bg-purple-alt txt-white d-inline-flex flex-column p-4 p-lg-5 mb-5\">\n<h2 class=\"h4 mb-4 txt-offwhite\">Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-row mb-3\">\n<div class=\"icon d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/icons\/quick-facts-graduation-cap.svg\" alt=\"graduation cap\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"text d-flex align-items-center ms-4\">\n<p class=\"p-0 m-0\">Classes meet once per week (for most courses)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-row mb-3\">\n<div class=\"icon d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/icons\/quick-facts-clock.svg\" alt=\"clock\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"text d-flex align-items-center ms-4\">\n<p class=\"p-0 m-0\">Evening classes on Mondays \u2013 Thursdays<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-row mb-3\">\n<div class=\"icon d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/icons\/quick-facts-students.svg\" alt=\"students\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"text d-flex align-items-center ms-4\">\n<p class=\"p-0 m-0\">Small classes with ten students on average<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-row mb-3\">\n<div class=\"icon d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/icons\/quick-facts-calendar.svg\" alt=\"calendar\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"text d-flex align-items-center ms-4\">\n<p class=\"p-0 m-0\">Eight-week terms<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-row mb-3\">\n<div class=\"icon d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/icons\/quick-facts-money.svg\" alt=\"money\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"text d-flex align-items-center ms-4\">\n<p class=\"p-0 m-0\">Competitive tuition with multiple funding options<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Explore Our Bachelor\u2019s Degree Completion Programs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-accounting-and-financial-analysis\/\">Accounting and Financial Analysis, Bachelor of Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-business-management\/\">Business Management, Bachelor of Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-criminology-and-justice\/\">Criminology and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-organizational-leadership\/\">Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/ba-in-psychological-and-behavioral-science\/\">Psychological and Behavioral Science, Bachelor of Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/ba-in-strategic-communication\/\">Strategic Communication, Bachelor of Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2>Who Should Consider Cal Lutheran\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s Degree Completion Programs?<\/h2>\n<p>Our programs are designed for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult learners<\/strong> who are balancing education with work and family and have previously completed at least 24 credits from an accredited institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working professionals<\/strong> seeking career growth and new opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Military veterans<\/strong> who can transfer up to 40 military credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With flexible evening and online classes, Cal Lutheran makes it possible to complete your degree on your terms. <\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"\/programs\/admissions-requirements\/\" title=\"Cal Lutheran\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s Degree Completion Programs Admissions\">admissions page<\/a> for more details on eligibility, credit transfers and how to get started.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-0\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-00\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-00\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-00\">\n        What is a degree completion program?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-00\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-00\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>A degree completion program lets you build on your existing college credits to earn your bachelor&#8217;s degree, instead of starting over.<\/li>\n<li>To enter a degree completion program such as Cal Lutheran\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals, you need some existing college credits. We require a minimum of 24 credits to enroll.<\/li>\n<li>Our program works well for working adults returning to college. We include support services specifically designed for these learners, including personalized academic advising, flexible coursework options, and career counseling.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-01\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-01\">\n        How long does it take to complete the Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-01\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-01\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>On average, students can complete their bachelor\u2019s degree in two years. The total time for each student depends on how many credits you are able to transfer into the program, the applicability of the credits to your degree of choice, and whether you take courses full-time or part-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-02\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-02\">\n        Is financial aid available?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-02\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-02\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes, Cal Lutheran offers a variety of funding options from internal and external sources. These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Grants<\/li>\n<li>Credit reductions<\/li>\n<li>Veterans benefits<\/li>\n<li>Employer discounts<\/li>\n<li>Visit our <a href=\"\/programs\/school-for-professional-and-continuing-studies\/tuition\/\">financial aid page<\/a> for detailed information. You can also call an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856 to find out more about funding your education.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-03\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-03\">\n        Are the bachelor\u2019s degrees only offered on campus in California, or are online options available?\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-03\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-03\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>All degrees in the Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals program are offered online. Some programs also offer an on-campus option at our Thousand Oaks location. You can find details for each program below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BS in Criminology and Justice Studies: Online<\/li>\n<li>BS in Organizational Leadership: Online<\/li>\n<li>BA in Strategic Communication: Online<\/li>\n<li>BS in Accounting and Financial Analysis: Online or on campus in Thousand Oaks<\/li>\n<li>BS in Business Management: Online or on campus in Thousand Oaks<\/li>\n<li>BA in Psychological and Behavioral Science: Online or on campus in Thousand Oaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students in the Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals must choose to either be an online student or an on-campus student. 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