Liberal Arts
Median annual wage in May 2018 – $43,000 to $54,000. The Liberal Arts degree creates a well-rounded, well-educated employee for most career oriented jobs. Graduates are more creative and able to handle a fastpaced ever-changing future.
The Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts provides a broad educational foundation in social sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Education, teaching, public administration, political science, and business are a few of many opportunities open to Liberal Arts majors. The program is also recommended to students who are exploring their academic options prior to committing to a specific vocation.
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Courses of Essential Study
| Course # | Course Name | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | Student Success | FA,SP,SU | 1 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II* | FA,SP | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | FA,SP | 3 |
| ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST | 3 | ||
| ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST | 3 | ||
| ND:SS or ND:HIST | 3 | ||
| ND:SS or ND:HIST | 3 | ||
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| ND:MATH | 3 | ||
| ND:LABSC – Lab Science Elective | 3 | ||
| ND:LABSC – Corresponding Lab | 1 | ||
| DS 110 | Dakota Culture and History** | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| DSL 250 | Dakota Language I | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| TOTAL | 38 | ||
| *Prerequisite of ENGL 110 (College Composition I) | |||
| **Alternate Summer Rotation | |||
Program Electives
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses or fulfillment of a declared degree program totaling at least 22 credits | ||
| TOTAL | 22 |
Degree Program Total Credits…..60
Updated 2/13/25
• The student will exercise critical thinking methods to identify/solve problems.
• The students will demonstrate communication through oral presentations and writing assignments.
• The student will utilize practical modern applications through various technologies.
• The student will apply Dakota traditions, values, and perspectives within contemporary societal contexts.
Median annual wage in May 2019 – $69,820 Job outlook 2019-29 5% as fast as average
The Liberal Arts faculty are professionals who have been employed in private and public sectors of education and business. They continue to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for lifelong learning.
For more information about the program, contact Eric Rogness, Academic Dean, 701-766-1335
