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Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 180, including 54 at the upper division level
One academic quarter is 10 weeks. You will have a three-week break between each quarter.
General Education Requirements
As a Capella bachelor’s student, you need 45 quarter credits to satisfy your general education requirements. You’ll need to choose a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each of the categories below. You’ll also select an additional 29 quarter credits of your choosing from any of the categories.
| COM-H4005* | Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World | 6 quarter credits |
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| COM1150 | Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy | 6 quarter credits |
| COM1250 | Workplace Communication | 6 quarter credits |
| COM2000 | Intercultural Communication | 6 quarter credits |
| COM3700 | Conflict Resolution | 6 quarter credits |
| COM4100 | Media and Culture | 6 quarter credits |
| ENG1000 | English Composition | 6 quarter credits |
| ENG1250 | Introduction to Technical and Business Writing | 6 quarter credits |
| ENG2250 | Academic Research and Writing | 6 quarter credits |
| HUM1150 | Cultural Understanding in a Global World | 6 quarter credits |
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| HUM1200 | Philosophy of Work | 6 quarter credits |
| PHI-H2005 | Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World | 3 quarter credits |
| PHI1200 | Philosophy of Problem Solving | 6 quarter credits |
| PHI2000 | Ethics | 6 quarter credits |
| PHI3200 | Ethics in Health Care | 6 quarter credits |
| BIO1000 | Human Biology | 6 quarter credits |
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| MAT1050 | College Algebra | 6 quarter credits |
| MAT1150 | Essential Math for Everyday Life | 6 quarter credits |
| MAT2001 | Statistical Reasoning | 6 quarter credits |
| MAT2051* | Discrete Mathematics | 6 quarter credits |
| MAT2100 | Data-Driven Decisions | 4 quarter credits |
| NSC1150 | Science and Innovation | 6 quarter credits |
| PHY1000 | Introduction to Astronomy | 6 quarter credits |
| BHA4002 | History of the United States Health Care System | 3 quarter credits |
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| ECO1150 | Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning | 6 quarter credits |
| HIS1150 | U.S. History: How the Past Informs the Present | 6 quarter credits |
| POL1110 | U.S. and Nevada Government | 6 quarter credits |
| PSYC1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 quarter credits |
| SOC-H3005* | Honors Professional Seminar | 6 quarter credits |
| SOC1150 | How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, and Problem Solving | 6 quarter credits |
| SOC2000 | Cultural Diversity | 6 quarter credits |
| SOC3400 | Social Deviance | 6 quarter credits |
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Sophia Learning
Save money and take general education courses required for your bachelor’s through Capella’s affiliate, Sophia Learning. Sophia courses are available online. Take them whenever, wherever, at your own pace. Discover Sophia Learning.
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program integrates the mastery of business fundamentals with practical application in a rich, interactive learning environment that enhances learners’ personal and organizational effectiveness in their chosen field of study. The curriculum provides an integrated approach to complex organizational systems, preparing learners to work in collaboration with diverse work groups and functional areas.
What can I expect?
Each unit consists of readings, discussions, and other activities you will be expected to complete throughout the week. Assignments are due on Sundays, though not every course requires an assignment each week.
In each course, you will receive a detailed scoring guide that describes expectations for every graded assignment.
Grades are based on your participation in weekly reading discussions and completion of assignments. You will also be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of expected outcomes for your program or specialization. These outcomes are based on the needs and performance standards of your field or discipline.
Learn more about online learning at Capella.
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Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 135 credits into this specialization.
