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Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences, AA

Program Details

The Liberal Arts programs provides the first two years of most degrees and are designed for transfer to a four-year institution. Students who complete the Associate in Arts degree at NCTC which includes the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, are assured of smooth transfer into Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as well as into the University of Minnesota system and usually is accepted into most out-of-state colleges.

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum contains the minimum number of credits (40) needed to complete the general education requirements at all of the public colleges and universities in Minnesota. These 40 credits must be completed in 10 goal areas and with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Completion of a defined transfer curriculum at one institution enables a student to receive credit for all lower-division general education courses, upon admission to any other institution. All of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, offered by NCTC, will transfer within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and the University of Minnesota System, into the goal areas as designated by NCTC.

Please visit the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum portion for further details.

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Program Accreditations

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Articulation Agreements

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Course Requirements

To earn the Associate of Arts degree:

1. Student will use proper written and oral communication effectively in a variety of communication situations.
2. Students will solve a variety of problems and evaluate arguments using appropriate critical thinking skills.
3. Students will use a body of scientific knowledge to investigate relationships between unique natural systems, draw valid conclusions about them, and effectively communicate those conclusions to others.
4. Students will use mathematical thought and the ability to conceptualize and apply mathematical logic to problem-solving.
5. Students will evaluate appropriate social institutions and processes across a wide range of historical periods and cultures.
6. Students will evaluate a variety of human responses to cultural conditions.
7. Students will analyze human diversity and the varied human condition.
8. Students will analyze cultural and global diversity issues, including their roles and responsibilities within a global society.
9. Students will apply appropriate civic and moral principles to a variety of civic and moral problem-solving situations.
10. Students will evaluate humanity's impact on and responsibilities to the physical world.
11. Students will assess, analyze, and develop personal goals towards optimal health and wellness throughout their lives.
12. Students will retrieve appropriate information using all methods available.

GOAL, AREA, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and AREA COURSE LISTS

AREA 1 Written and Oral Communication: 9 Credits minimum from Area 1 Courses

AREA 2: Critical Thinking: Two Area 2 Courses from different Disciplines

AREA 3 Natural Sciences: 6 credits minimum from Area 3 Courses; one course must include lab

AREA 4 Mathematics and Logical Reasoning: 3 Credits minimum from Area 4 Courses

AREA 5 History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits minimum from Area 5 Courses from two or more Disciplines

AREA 6 The Humanities and the Fine Arts: 9 credits minimum from Area 6 Courses from three or more Disciplines

AREA 7 Human Diversity: 1 course minimum from Area 7 Courses

AREA 8 Global Perspective: 1 course minimum from Area 8 Courses

AREA 9 Ethical and Civic Responsibility:1 course minimum from Area 9 Courses

AREA 10 People and the Environment: 1 course minimum from Area 10 Courses

Course Requirements

Liberal Arts & Sciences, AA (64 Credits)

Course #	Course Name	Credit
	Electives	24
	General Education Electives	40
Total Credits:     64
Recommended Electives

Approximate Cost

Liberal Arts & Sciences, AA (64 Credits)

Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.

Item	Cost Basis	Notes
* Admission fee	$20	One-time fee
Course books and supplies	$210	Estimated Per Term
Tuition	$199	Per Credit
Student Activity Fee	$3.50	Per Credit
Association Fee	$0.31	Per Credit
Technology Fee	$8.00	Per Credit
* Computer	$1500	Estimated One-time investment
Internet Access	$30	Estimated Per Month
* Other	$149	Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
Estimated Per Term Cost:	$1682	Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees.
Cost to Complete Program:	$18471	Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500.