A reimagined approach to undergraduate education — structured for focused, three-year completion without sacrificing rigor.

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A Faster, More Focused Path to Your Bachelor’s Degree

The 90-credit degree is intentionally structured to streamline completion while preserving academic rigor and workforce alignment.

  • Graduate in three academic years
  • Reduce total time to degree
  • Save a year on tuition costs
  • Enter the workforce sooner
  • Maintain the same academic standards
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A Structurally Redesigned Bachelor’s Degree

The 90-credit Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree is not a compressed schedule or an overloaded course load.

Instead, the degree has been intentionally redesigned to require fewer total credits while preserving academic rigor and career alignment.

A traditional bachelor’s degree requires 120-credits, including general education, major coursework, and electives.

With the 90-credit degree, students complete their core general education and major requirements in a focused format designed for three-year completion.

  • Core general education requirements
  • Major-specific coursework
  • Capstone experiences
  • Career-aligned skill development

The result is the same degree earned through an intentional, streamlined structure.

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Available Degrees

Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is offered exclusively as a 90-credit SFBU Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree for domestic students. The curriculum focuses on psychological science, research methods, and applied learning—preparing students for entry‑level roles in high‑demand fields including counseling, behavioral health, and organizational psychology.

Business Administration

Complete your bachelor’s degree in three academic years through a focused 90-credit structure grounded in business fundamentals and applied learning, preparing students for entry-level roles in high-demand fields including management, marketing, finance, and human resources.

Computer Science

Earn your degree in three years with a 90-credit format emphasizing programming, systems, and technical problem-solving, preparing students for entry-level roles in high-demand fields, including software development, systems engineering, data roles such as data analysis or engineering, and cybersecurity.

All SFBU Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees maintain the same academic standards as traditional bachelor’s degrees. Business Administration and Computer Science also offer a traditional four-year (120-credit degree) option, while Psychology is offered only as the 90-credit Three-Year degree for domestic students. Together, these programs combine rigorous coursework and applied learning to prepare graduates for careers across business, technology, healthcare, education, government, and the nonprofit sector, with roles such as software developer, systems engineer, data analyst, marketing manager, financial analyst, human resources specialist, counselor, and research assistant.

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Compare Your Degree Options

Feature 90-Credit Degree (3 Years) 120-Credit Degree (4 Years)
Time to Completion 3 Academic Years 4 Academic Years
Total Credits 90 Credits 120 Credits
Academic Standards Same Same
General Education Core Requirements Core + Expanded Electives
Eligibility Domestic Students Only (Business Administration, Computer Science, and Psychology) Domestic & International Students (Business Administration and Computer Science)
Ideal For Focused, career-ready students Students seeking broader exploration
Cost/Tuition Approximately $33K total tuition (3 years) Approximately $44K total tuition (4 years)

Not sure which degree aligns with your goals?

Schedule an appointment with one of our Enrollment Counselors to review your options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SFBU’s Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree is intentionally designed to reduce total time to completion while maintaining academic rigor. It is structured for motivated students who prefer a focused academic plan.

Schedule an appointment with our enrollment counselors to discuss if this program aligns with your goals.

Yes. The  Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree has received WASC approval.

Yes. Students earn the same bachelor’s degree. The difference is the number of required credits and the intentional structure designed for three-year completion.

Yes. Employers recognize it as a standard bachelor’s degree from SFBU. Academic standards, learning outcomes, and major competencies remain consistent.

Yes. Business Administration and Computer Science continue to offer the traditional 120-credit degree. Psychology is offered only as the 90-credit SFBU Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree for domestic students.

The 90-credit Three-Year degree is only available to domestic students at this time. International students may enroll in the 120-credit degree, which meets full-time enrollment and visa requirements.

Take the Next Step

Ready to explore SFBU’s Three-Year Bachelor’s degree programs?

Meet with an enrollment counselor to:

  • Review eligibility
  • Compare 90-credit and 120-credit degree options
  • Map your graduation timeline
  • Discuss transfer credits

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