Associate of Arts Program
Get a Great Start with Transferable Credits
If you plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, getting an associate of arts (AA) degree in liberal arts and sciences from South Central College is a great start. Earn your AA degree at SCC and then transfer your credits toward your bachelor's degree at any of the seven Minnesota State system universities. At South Central College, you can work toward your degree while benefiting from the many advantages that a community college has to offer, including smaller class sizes, individualized attention from expert instructors and lower tuition.
Campuses: Faribault and North Mankato
Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
For More Information: (507) 389-7200 |admissions@southcentral.edu
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This program includes coursework in areas like:
- American Indian Studies
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Economics
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography
- Foreign Language
- Health & Wellness
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Percentage of FY24 graduates available for employment placed in related occupation: 82.4%
- Percentage of FY24 graduates continuing their education: 69.2%
Source: Minnesota State system follow-up survey on the status of graduates by program/major - FY2024
Once you have finished your associate of arts degree, you can transfer to any Minnesota State system university with your general education requirements already completed. This means you can start at the university as a junior ready to complete your bachelor's degree. Minnesota State system universities include:
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Metropolitan State University
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- Winona State University
- St. Cloud State University
- Bemidji State University
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead