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Introduction

Program Details

Liberal Arts & Sciences A.A.

Program Overview

The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree provides the first two years of most baccalaureate degrees and is designed for transfer to a four-year institution. Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree at Northland, which includes the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, are assured of seamless transfer into Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, as well as into the University of Minnesota system, and usually are accepted into most out-of-state colleges including the University of North Dakota.

Program at a glance

Degree Type: A.A.

Credits: 60

Location:
East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Online

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Experience a world of opportunities.

Gain vital communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to become an asset in almost any industry.

Northland Liberal Arts & Transfer Programs

Z-Degree

Zero textbook costs. One less obstacle.

Z-Degree could save you as much as $2,000 on the cost of your Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. It’s the same education and the same degree; only it makes the process more affordable and convenient. See how Z-Degree removes obstacles to your education, without making you sacrifice anything else along the way.

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