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Associate in Arts
 

Associate in Arts(AA)
Online Degree

The North Dakota University System Online (NDUSO), a collaboration of the eleven institutions in the North Dakota University System, has made it possible for students to earn an Associate in Arts Degress in Liberal Arts by taking courses through distance delivery from several campuses at the same time while retaining the benefits currently received by on-campus students.

Associate in Arts Degress in Liberal Arts are awarded to students who complete courses consisting primarily of diverse, introductory level material in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The basis of study is in communications, humanities, social science, mathematics, science, computer science, and wellness; with humanities and social science areas being the primary areas of emphasis.

The collaborative student is defined as a student simultaneously(concurrently) from more than one college within the North Dakota University System.

 

Degree Requirements:
A. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including:

    1. English Composition(ENGL110 & 120, or 125) - 6 Credits
    2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking(COMM 110) - 3 Credits
    3. Humanities & Social Science Minimum of 6 credits
      in each area. See pages 28-29 in the WSC catalog
      for a list of qualifing general education courses in
      these areas. - 18 Credits
    4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science Minimum
      of one class in each area, including one lab science.
      See pages 29-30 in the WSC catalog for a list of
      qualifing general education courses in these areas. - 9 Credits
    5. Wellness See page 31 in the WSC catalog for
      a list of qualifing general education courses in these
      areas. - 2 Credits

B. 2.00(C) minimum grade point average.
C. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence.
D. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits(program approval required for 13 or more)
E. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits.
F. Maximum of 15 for prior learning.

 
For more information, contact the Distance Education Office.
 

Wanda Meyer
Director of
Distance Education
(701) 774-4231

Mindy Sigvaldsen
Administrative Assistant
(701) 774-4258
Melissa Hoffman
Administrative Assistant
(701) 774-4532
 
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