Liberal Arts Transfer
If your ultimate educational goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree, NDSCS can help. Start here, get a feel for what you’re really interested in, then transfer almost anywhere.
About Our Department
The Liberal Arts program at NDSCS is designed to provide you with simple, seamless transfer options.
Choose from over 30 emphasis areas within the Liberal Arts transfer curriculum plans and receive your degree in Liberal Arts. Depending on the emphasis selected, students will receive either an associate in science or associate in arts degree upon completion of the required curriculum.
The purposes of the Liberal Arts transfer curriculum plans are:
- To provide two-year programs of general education for students who will transfer to a senior college or university.
- To provide courses that meet established professional, accrediting, NDUS standards for two-year colleges.
- To provide two-year programs for those students who are undecided about their choice of a career.
- To provide general education courses for personal enrichment.
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Programs
Associate in Arts
General Liberal Arts Transfer
This option is available to the student whose goal is a bachelor’s degree, but who may be unsure of his or her major.
Associate in Science
Agriculture Transfer
The Agriculture transfer option is designed for students who plan to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
Associate in Science
Biological Science Transfer
The Biological Science transfer curriculum plan is designed for the individual who is considering a career in any of the biological sciences.
Associate in Science
Biotechnology Transfer
The biotechnician has a diversified education in biology, chemistry and physics.
Associate in Arts
Business Transfer
The Liberal Arts degree with an emphasis in Business is for students intending to earn a four-year degree.
Associate in Science
Chemistry Transfer
The Chemistry transfer curriculum is designed for students planning a career in chemistry or a related field.
Associate in Science
Computer Science Transfer
The Computer Science transfer curriculum plan provides articulation to professional programs in computer science.
Associate in Arts
Criminal Justice Transfer
The Criminal Justice transfer plan is for students who wish to complete the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Associate in Science
Cybersecurity Transfer
The Cybersecurity transfer curriculum plan provides articulation to professional programs in cybersecurity.
Associate in Arts
Early Childhood Education Transfer
This transfer curriculum plan is available to the student whose goal is a career in early childhood education, child development, family science or related fields.
Associate in Arts
Education Transfer
Students entering the Education transfer curriculum plan at NDSCS are exposed to a wide range of courses and disciplines.
Associate in Arts
Elementary Education Transfer
Students entering the Elementary Education transfer curriculum plan at NDSCS are exposed to a wide range of courses and disciplines.
Associate in Science
Engineering Transfer
Engineers are innovators who take a fresh look at science and technology in order to apply old knowledge to finding solutions to new problems.
Associate in Arts
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Transfer
This curriculum is available to the student planning to major in physical education or health/recreation.
Associate in Arts
Law Transfer
This curriculum is available to the student whose goal is a juris doctor (J.D.) or bachelor of law (LL.B) degree.
Associate in Science
Mathematics Transfer
The Mathematics transfer curriculum plan is specifically designed for those who are planning to obtain a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Associate in Science
Medical Laboratory Science Transfer
Medical laboratory scientists are laboratory professionals who apply scientific skills and knowledge to a variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Associate in Arts
Music Transfer
The Music transfer plan provides general education courses in a core curriculum for students planning a music major.
Associate in Science
Nursing Transfer
This program provides articulation to four-year bachelor’s of nursing programs.
Associate in Science
Pharmacy Transfer
The Pharmacy transfer curriculum plan provides preparation for a four-year professional curriculum in pharmacy.
Associate in Science
Physical Science Transfer
The Physical Science transfer curriculum plan is not generally a college major in itself, but is a springboard into a variety of college majors.
Associate in Science
Pre-Health Professions Transfer
The Pre-Health Professions Transfer plan is designed for students who intend to attend health professional schools.
Associate in Arts
Psychology Transfer
This transfer curriculum plan is available to the student whose goal is a career in psychology or related fields.
Associate in Arts
Social Work Transfer
The Social Work transfer curriculum plan is designed to prepare students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
“When I first stepped foot on campus, I loved how homey and how comforting the atmosphere was. THey’re so supportive of me and my future and what my future goals are.”
Marlee / Liberal Arts
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