| Degree Program | Liberal Studies (AA degree) |
| Subject Area | Arts and Humanities |
| Program URL | http://www.mnsu.edu/carts/AAdegree.html |
| Type/Location | Off-Campus: Fairmont, New Ulm |
| Degree Type | Undergraduate - Associate of Arts (A.A.) |
| Total Number of Semester Credits | 64 credits |
| Program Description | AA Degree Requirements The Associate of Arts (AA) degree consists of 64 credits of coursework : 44 credits of general education courses taken at the 100 or 200 level and 20 credits of 100 and 200 level electives. No more than 16 credits of coursework applied to the AA degree can be taken P/N. In order to graduate with an AA degree, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.0. MSU policy dictates that 20 credits must be taken from MSU. AA degree students must adhere to the university general education progra m and must meet the cultural diversity requirement. Choosing Courses to Complete an AA Degree Students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree after completing the AA degree should consider pre-requisites or required courses for the major when choosing coursework for completion of the AA degree. Many departments require specific general education courses or electives in order to be admitted to the major. Refer to MSU’s Undergraduate Bulletin for information about majors. Students who do not plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree should focus on taking courses that interest them and/or will help them in the job market. No matter how a student plans to use the AA degree, all AA degree students must complete MSU’s general education program. General Education MSU’s general education program integrates a broad foundation of knowledge and skills with the study of contemporary concerns. A total of 44 credits must be completed to satisfy the general education program at MSU. These 44 credits must be taken within categories. Some categories specify that more than one course must be taken in order to satisfy the category. For a complete outline of MSU’s general education program, policies associated with it, and a listing of all general education courses, please see the current Undergraduate Bulletin or the General Education and Cultural Diversity Bulletin.AA Degree Advising The AA degree program provides each student with a multitude of choices when it comes to selecting coursework and because of this it is very important for students to work closely with an advisor. The Student Relations Coordinator for the College of Arts and Humanities is the primary advisor for the AA degree. If the student plans to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree after completing the AA degree, the student should also keep in contact with an advisor in that department as well. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to MSU; Permission to register form ( you are permitted to complete a lifetime total of 12 credits of Extended Learning courses (i.e., online, off-campus, or Friday-Saturday College) without applying for admission to the University. |
| Other Requirements | None |
| Program Contact Information | Connie Miller , Student Relations Coordinator |
