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Communications & Humanities
The Communications & Humanities pathway is for those students who anticipate pursuing baccalaureate degrees in communications, journalism, or the humanities (for example art, literature, history, philosophy, or music). This pathway also prepares students to pursue professions in business or law.
The flexibility of the Associate in Arts degree allows 19 elective credits. Up to sixteen of those credits could be from occupational and/or professional courses; allowing a student interested in business, for example, to augment their studies with courses from our business programs.
Start Your Bachelor's Degree At Northland!
Complete the first two years of your four-year degree at approximately one-third the cost. Get started by talking to a Northland Admissions Representative about connecting your educational goals to a Communications & Humanities career path.
Call Admissions at 218-683-8552 or Email Us
Program Courses
View semester schedule by campus: East Grand Forks | Thief River Falls | Distance Education
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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| FYEC 1110 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| MN Transfer Curriculum Electives | 40 | |
| Area of Interest Electives ( *See Elective Course Options Listed Below ) | 19 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 | |
Area of Interest Elective Course Options |
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 For this particular pathway, NCTC recommends a student explore further coursework in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum areas listed below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses. |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| G1: Communications Elec | ||
| G5: History/Social Elec | ||
| G6: Human/Fine Arts Elec | ||
| G7: Human Diversity Elec | ||
| G8: Global Perspect Elec | ||
| G9: Ethic/Civic Resp Elec | ||
Transfer Information
Start Your Bachelor's Degree At Northland!
If you spend two years at Northland completing the 60-credit AA degree, and transfer to a Minnesota state college or university, you will have satisfied the first two years of a four-year degree program. Additionally, your two years at Northland will cost approximately one third less than if you completed them at a four-year Minnesota state college or university. The transfer option is an economical choice for many students.
Learn More About Transfer » Communications & Humanities Articulation Agreements »
Program Learner Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Northland Career Center
Counselors are available in the Northland Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Program Instructors
East Grand Forks Campus
- Bonita Andrys
- English / Human Relations Instructor
- East Grand Forks - Office #
- (218) 793-2560
- Contact Bonita
- Sherry Lindquist
- English/Institutional Research/Instructional Design
- East Grand Forks - Office #155J
- (218) 793-2606
- Contact Sherry
- Kristopher Paulson
- Economics Instructor
- East Grand Forks - Office #
- (218) 793-2617
- Contact Kristopher
Thief River Falls Campus
- Lyle Batton
- Mathematics / Physics Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #
- (218) 683-8666
- Contact Lyle
- Ralph Cox
- Mathematics and Electronics (DKU)
- Thief River Falls - Office #245 H
- (218) 683-8672
- Contact Ralph
- Jack Haymond
- History / Political Science
- Thief River Falls - Office #245A
- (218) 683-8688
- Contact Jack
- Kathleen Huschle
- Biology/HPER/First Responder & Natural Science Instr.
- Thief River Falls - Office #
- (218) 683-8689
- Contact Kathleen
- Richard Johnson
- Biology Instructor & College in the HS Coord.
- Thief River Falls - Office #
- (218) 683-8693
- Contact Richard
- John Leopold
- Fine Arts/Martial Arts/Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #445
- (218) 683-8567
- Contact John
- Stephen Nelson
- Philosophy Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #245G
- (218) 683-8691
- Contact Stephen
- Aliza Novacek-Olson
- History / Political Science Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #265D
- (218) 683-8709
- Contact Aliza
- Adam Paulson
- English / Speech Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #218
- (218) 683-8733
- Contact Adam
- Elise McCauley Row
- Public Speaking and English Instructor
- Thief River Falls - Office #245C
- (218) 683-8714
- Contact Elise McCauley
- Terry Wiseth
- Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, Asst Baseball Coach
- Thief River Falls - Office #265J
- (218) 683-8726
- Contact Terry
Why Choose Northland?
Northland offers a multitude of opportunities, whether you're beginning your degree or returning to college. We're affordable, convenient, and flexible. Northland Community & Technical College – it’s more than just a great education. It’s about making a career out of what you love to do. Thinking about a new career? Think Northland!