AA Liberal Arts | Associate Degree Liberal Arts

If you want to earn a two-year degree that lets you keep your career options open, the Liberal Arts Associate of Arts program is ideal. The Liberal Arts AA allows you to explore your interests, through a variety of required and elective coursework, before transferring to a bachelor's degree program.

Quick Facts

Overview

While students enhance basic skills in communications, math and computers, they also learn about human behavior, culture, and history. By completing the Liberal Arts AA two-year degree, students prepare themselves to transfer to a four-year institution through NHCC's University Center to continue their education in a new or related field. The Liberal Arts AA also allows students to save money on their generals before transferring to a bachelor's program at a university.

Delivery Method: Online

Important Links

Liberal Arts AA Curriculum PDF

AA/MnTC Program Worksheet 2022-2023 PDF

Liberal Arts AA and Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List

Time to Complete

The Liberal Arts AA degree program can be completed in four semesters. Transferring credits into NHCC may result in the program taking less time. Taking classes on a part-time basis will require additional semesters.

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Costs

2021-2022 Tuition & Fees:
$203.41 per credit (60 credits)
*$213.09 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• Gain an understanding of the commonalities and diversity of the human experience, values, and opinions.

• Gain an understanding of the forms of artistic expression and their inherent creative processes.

• Learn how to think critically, apply systematic reasoning, and develop information management and quantitative skills.

• Develop skills in clear and effective communication.

• Learn how to seek new knowledge independently.

After NHCC

After completing the Liberal Arts AA, students are prepared to successfully transfer to a bachelor's degree program at a four-year university. Students also have the option of completing a bachelor's degree at NHCC. Meeting with an academic advisor is a great way for students to plan for transferring to a bachelor's degree program and ensure they take classes that align with their goals.

Transfer Options

The Liberal Arts AA degree transfers to any of the following Minnesota State universities:

Through partnerships with Minnesota State universities, NHCC provides a convenient opportunity for students to earn a bachelor's degree at NHCC. Speak with an academic advisor to learn more.

Students may choose to concentrate in a particular field of study in preparation for a planned major or professional emphasis at a four-year college by following the pre-major requirements of the desired transfer institution. Speak with an academic advisor to learn more.