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Finish your bachelor's degree — and invest in your future — with Hamline's flexible online degree completion program

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Start your next chapter with a flexible degree completion program built for your busy life

When you're ready to take your education over the finish line, Hamline is here to support you, with a flexible online format designed specifically for adults on the go.

We know you have a lot on your plate. That's why our Online Degree Completion (ODC) program offers the flexibility you need to balance your studies with your round-the-clock life -- all from Minnesota's oldest university, a leader in adult education since 1854.

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Finish your bachelor's degree with one of four online pathways

Bachelor of Business Administration

Thrive as an entrepreneur, or step into the corporate world with foundational courses in management, marketing, finance, and business analytics.

Online business major

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Explore the complexities of human behavior while preparing for a career in counseling, social work, community outreach and more, or laying the foundation for further study.

Online Psychology Major

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Your education is an investment in yourself: in your future earnings, sure, but also in the opportunity to live the life you want. As Minnesota’s oldest university—founded in 1854—employers know the Hamline name and reputation for excellence. They recognize that our practical, skills-based programs prepare you to lead from day one. And you'll have peace of mind in knowing that you've chosen an institution consistently ranked as a "best value regional university" by U.S. News & World Report.

Both of our legal studies programs offer the highly competitive rate of $884 per credit.
- Paralegal certificate (20 credits): Our online certificate program can be completed in just five courses over a single year, making it one of the most practical, low-barrier ways to enter a high-demand career.
- Master's (MSL) degree (36 credits): If you start from scratch, you can complete the full Master in the Study of Law (MSL) in 18 months and graduate with both your certificate and your master's degree.
- Stackable option: If you've earned your paralegal certificate from Hamline or another ABA-approved program within the past ten years, you can apply those credits directly toward your MSL and finish your master's degree in only one more year.
Paralegal Certificate Tuition Master in the Study of Law Tuition
The timeline depends entirely on your goals and your schedule. Our legal studies programs are designed to support both part-time and full-time students.
- Paralegal Certificate: By taking just one to two online classes at a time, you can complete your certificate in 12 months (5 courses).
- Stackable MSL: If you decide to transition from your certificate into the Master in the Study of Law (MSL), you can apply your credits and finish your master’s degree with only one additional year of part-time study.
- Full-time MSL: Start from scratch as a full-time student in our MSL program and graduate with both your paralegal certificate and master's degree in just 18 months.
Yes. Hamline’s programs are built to adapt to your life, not the other way around. Both our Paralegal Certificate and Master in the Study of Law (MSL) are delivered entirely online, allowing you to avoid the commute and study from anywhere.

Our formats adjust as you advance:
- Core Paralegal Certificate classes are held synchronously. You'll log in one evening a week (typically 7 to 9 pm CST) to participate in live discussions and network with your peers and professors.
- Once you move past the paralegal core into the final four courses of your master's degree, the format shifts to asynchronous learning. You can log in, review lectures, and complete your coursework whenever and wherever it fits your schedule.