Degree Overview
First 90-Credit Private University Degree in MN
CSP Global is the 1st private university in Minnesota to offer a 90-credit 3 year bachelor’s degree. KSTP 5 Eyewitness News recently covered how CSP is leading the way for this new type of degree.
Program Details
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90 Total Credits
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On Campus, Online
CSP’s 90-credit 3 year bachelor’s degree prepares students to pursue careers in coaching, fitness, personal training, and rehabilitation, all while gaining a deeper understanding of exercise science and the health and fitness industries.
Within this degree, you will study nutrition, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and applied exercise prescription under the guidance of industry-experienced faculty members. You’ll have the opportunity to build your professional network by connecting with your peers and top alumni employers.
Learn how to apply knowledge of human anatomy and the musculoskeletal system to assess one’s development and abilities. Students will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on the body’s functions.
This program will launch January 12, 2026.
In addition to this new degree, CSP also offers:
BA in Exercise Science – 120 credits – 4 year degree
BS in Exercise Science – 120 credits – 4 year degree
Career Paths
Blog: Starting Your Career After Graduation
How to find, apply for, and succeed in your desired job after graduating college.
97.5% of undergraduate students find placement after graduation (First Destination Survey)
CSP Career Hub
Career Hub provides career exploration and planning resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The Bachelor of Arts is accredited by the Federal Department of Education, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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A reduced credit bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate program that requires fewer total credits than a traditional bachelor’s degree. At Concordia University, St. Paul, our 3-year Bachelor’s degrees fit this category and require a minimum of 90 credits instead of the standard 120 credits.
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Yes. With fewer credits required, students will pay less in tuition and fees to complete their 90-credit Bachelor’s degree.
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You can transfer up to 60 previously earned credits from college coursework, associate degrees, technical programs, or military training. Your past credits never expire, so all your hard work counts toward your degree.
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The university has a highly committed enrollment team that can help students identify the path that can work best for their unique needs. The university provides significant 1:1 support from the time a student first shows an interest in attending CSP or CSP Global through their enrollment process and then to graduation and beyond.
Student Outcomes
CSP graduates are leaders and trailblazers. Meet some of our alumni below and see how they’re shaping the world.
Meet our faculty
Our faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation and beyond.
