Associate of Arts Course List

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 1 focuses on effective communication skills essential for academic, professional, and personal success. Learn how courses aligned with this goal help students develop strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 2 emphasizes critical thinking skills needed to analyze information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Learn how Goal 2 courses help students evaluate ideas, apply reasoning, and think independently across disciplines.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 3 focuses on understanding natural science principles and the methods of scientific inquiry. Courses aligned with this goal help students explore scientific theories, conduct experiments, analyze data, and evaluate science-related issues that affect society.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 5 focuses on understanding human behavior, social systems, and historical perspectives. Courses aligned with this goal help students analyze societies, cultures, and institutions while developing critical thinking about past and present social issues.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 6 focuses on understanding human cultures, values, and creative expression through the humanities and fine arts. Courses aligned with this goal help students explore artistic works, think critically, and engage in creative and interpretive experiences.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 7 focuses on understanding diversity in human experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Courses aligned with this goal help students examine social identities, equity, and inclusion while developing respect for differences in a diverse society.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 8 focuses on understanding global interdependence and cross-cultural perspectives. Courses aligned with this goal help students analyze international issues, cultural differences, and the responsibilities of global citizenship in an interconnected world.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 9 focuses on ethical reasoning and civic engagement. Courses aligned with this goal help students examine moral values, civic responsibility, and the role individuals play in contributing to their communities and society.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 10 focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment. Courses aligned with this goal help students examine environmental systems, human impact, sustainability, and the responsibility individuals and societies share in protecting natural resources.