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Communications & Humanities
- Credits: 60
- Degree Type: A.A.
- Campus: East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Online
Program Overview
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.
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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 with our Communications & Humanities program.
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Program Course Listings
View semester course schedule order by campus: East Grand Forks | Thief River Falls | Online
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 | ||
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We know there are a number of reasons students consider transferring from their current college or university. We also know you might have concerns about transferring current course work, meeting program prerequisites, managing timelines, and more. As a transfer student, you’ll quickly discover that creating opportunities for your smooth transition to Northland is our top priority. Our transfer admissions specialists and academic counselors understand this is an important move for you and will do everything they can to make your transition as easy as possible.
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Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
