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Reignite Your Career Growth in as Few as 12 Months
Concordia University, St. Paul offers select 90-credit bachelor’s programs that empower you to earn your degree in three years or less. These flexible pathways feature learning outcomes and graduate studies preparation identical to the 120-credit bachelor’s programs at CSP Global – but are built for busy adults looking to expand their career opportunities and complete their degrees. By reducing the required number of elective courses, the 90-credit online options provide an efficient, credible path to degree completion.
Designed to meet the unique needs of working professionals like you, these streamlined programs accept up to 67 hours of transfer credit pending an official transcript review. Depending on your past academic experience, you could potentially complete your degree by earning as few as 23 credits from CSP Global. Begin your transcript review soon and earn your bachelor’s degree faster – and with less financial impact – than more traditional formats. This simple process is an important first step to unlocking new career opportunities and elevating your quality of life.
B.A. in Exercise Science (90 credits)
- Online
- 90 Credits
- 1-3 years
Understand exercise science, the sport business world, and your place in it. Prepare for positions in coaching, training, rehabilitation, or fitness. The 90-credit Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science allows you to complete the electives you need and begin your career in 3 years or less. ]
Areas of emphasis: Nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and applied exercise prescription
View ProgramHow Does the 90-Credit Hour Program Benefit You?
Graduate sooner and reignite your career development with an accelerated 90-credit bachelor’s program from CSP Global. Built specifically to offer you a streamlined path to graduating workforce ready, this flexible program can be completed in as few as 12 months by applying up to 67 hours of transfer credits. As a member of the CSP Global online community, you’ll receive personalized support, learn from industry experts, and benefit from the stellar reputation of these fully accredited online programs.
Your future employers want to see what you can do. We’ll help you show them with the CSP Global Career Portfolio.
With the support of our faculty, you’ll develop your personal brand and graduate with a ready-to-share Career Portfolio that shows potential employers what you can do. Throughout your program, you’ll practice essential interview and networking skills while curating presentations, projects, and work samples that highlight your readiness for real world opportunities. Your experience concludes with a reflective self-evaluation that ensures you’ll step into the workforce ready to speak to your strengths.
Select the Program Best Aligned with your Professional Aspirations
| 90-Credit Applied Bachelor’s | 120-Credit Bachelor’s | |
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| Program Duration | 1-3 Years | 2-4 Years |
| Delivery Format | Online | Online |
| Career Goals | Working adults seeking to complete their degree quickly and prepare for sustained professional success. | Individuals who want to study a variety of subject areas through elective credits or pursue a minor and/or double major. |
| Transfer Credits | Up to 67 Credits | Up to 90 Credits |
| Total Tuition | $37,800 (Cost may vary based on transfer credits accepted.) | $50,400 (Cost may vary based on transfer credits accepted.) |
| Why Choose This Option? | Save time and money with a program designed to help you advance to the next phase of your career faster. | Explore a wider range of elective courses to bring your career goals into focus. |
| Curriculum | Curriculum includes general education courses, major courses, plus 23 elective credit hours. | Curriculum includes general education courses, major courses, plus 53 elective credit hours. |

Why Choose CSP Global?
One decision changes everything.
Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.
About CSP GlobalApplications Are Always Open for the 90-Credit Bachelor’s Programs
It’s never too late to submit your application to the 90-credit applied bachelor’s programs online. CSP Global offers six convenient start dates each year to eliminate any potential wait before beginning this career-focused academic pathway. Transfer up to 67 credit hours to finish your degree and unlock exciting new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system |
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| Transfer Credits | Concordia University, St. Paul accepts up to 67 credits toward the 90 credit bachelor’s programs. |
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CSP accepts up to 67 transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities toward the 90-credit bachelor’s degrees. This means you could complete your degree with just 23 credits at CSP if you have substantial prior coursework. Credits are evaluated course-by-course for equivalency.
The 90-credit bachelor’s program requires 23 elective credit hours. For the 120-credit hour bachelor’s program, students are required to complete 53 elective credit hours.
All learning outcomes, major requirements, and general education coursework are identical between the two programs.
Absolutely. Our advisors are happy to offer support as you tailor your studies to align with your future goals.
Yes. As a student in the 90-credit online bachelor’s program, you’ll complete the same major requirements and general education coursework as the 120-credit bachelor’s programs. The learning outcomes are identical across both program options to ensure that graduates of each program option are prepared to confidently embark upon the graduate degree that best supports their career development.
To help make your education at Concordia even more affordable, we offer comprehensive financial aid packages which can include generous institutional and private scholarship opportunities. Learn more about tuition, scholarships, grants, and loans here.
Yes. The 90-credit bachelor’s programs carry the same accreditation and learning outcomes as the 120-credit option. All general education and major requirements are identical. The only difference in program structure is the amount of required elective credits.
