This pathway is for those students who anticipate pursuing baccalaureate degrees in communications, journalism, or the humanities (for example art, literature, history, philosphy, or music). This pathway also prepares students to pursue professions in business or law.
The flexibility of the Associate of 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.
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
Northland offers a multitude of opportunities, whether you're beginning your degree or returning to college. We're affordable, convenient, and flexible. At Northland, you can become anything.
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
Semester order by campus: East Grand Forks | Thief River Falls | Distance Education
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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| FYEC 1110 | Pathways to Success | 1 credits |
| MN Transfer Curriculum Electives | 40 credits | |
| Area of Interest Electives ( *See Elective Course Options Listed Below ) | 19 credits | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 credits | |
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 | ||