AA Liberal Arts | Associate Degree Liberal Arts

If you want to earn a two-year degree that lets you keep your career and transfer 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.

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Overview

NHCC’s AA degree gives you a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, from a range of subjects, that will serve you in any academic or career field. The program is a great option for saving money on your general education courses before transferring to a bachelor’s program at a university. By completing the Liberal Arts degree, you’ll be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution.

Delivery Method: In-person, Online, Hybrid

Important Links

Liberal Arts AA Curriculum PDF

AA/MnTC Program Worksheet 2024-2025 PDF

Liberal Arts AA and Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List

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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

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (60 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• Clear and effective communication.

• Forms of artistic expression and their inherent creative processes.

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

• The commonalities and diversity of the human experiences, values, and opinions.

• How to seek new knowledge independently.

After NHCC

After completing the AA degree, many students choose to transfer to a bachelor's degree program at a four-year university. You'll also have the option of completing a bachelor's degree at NHCC. It's never too early to meet with an academic advisor to ensure you take classes that align with your goals, and to plan for transferring to a bachelor's degree program.

Liberal Arts Program Highlights

In-person, online, and hybrid classes allow you to create a flexible schedule.
You can explore your interests through a wide range of course options and flexible paths to completing your degree.
Classes are taught by instructors with a doctorate or master's degree in their field.
Liberal Arts classes help you develop a versatile skillset that's valued by employers in every field.
You can keep your options open before deciding on transferring to a bachelor's program.
With NHCC's tuition being among the most affordable in the state, you can save on your general education courses before transferring to get your bachelor's.

Transfer Options

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

Many students choose to transfer to a four-year institution outside the Minnesota State system. It's important to work with an academic advisor to ensure you register for classes that fulfill the pre-major requirements of your desired transfer institution.

"A Liberal Arts degree gives you a very broad foundation, while allowing you to focus in on some of your interest areas."
- Deanna Forsman | History Instructor

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Students in the AA degree complete required and elective coursework in a variety of fields, including Communication, Critical Thinking, Social Science, Fine Arts, Human Diversity, Natural Science, and more.

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Where Liberal Arts AA Grads Work

NHCC's Liberal Arts graduates work at over 1,200 employers. The list of employers represents almost every industry and major employer in Minnesota. Check out the list.

Earn a Bachelor's Degree at NHCC

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

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Preparing to Transfer

As soon as you have an idea of the field of study you'd like to pursue, you should speak with an academic advisor. Your advisor will work with you to ensure you take courses that fulfill the pre-major requirements of the desired transfer institution.

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Not Sure What to Study?

The Liberal Arts AA program allows you to keep your academic and career options open. Many students declare Liberal Arts as their major, explore their interests with introductory courses, and change their major later. Learn more on our Undecided Students page.

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Save Money by Starting at NHCC

NHCC is among the most affordable colleges in Minnesota. If you're planning to get a bachelor's degree, starting at NHCC can save you thousands.

Liberal Arts Curriculum

Liberal Arts AA and Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List

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"I was initially drawn to NHCC because of the way they balance the four-year college feeling, with the intimacy and willingness to help of a community college."
- AJ | Liberal Arts Graduate

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.