Arts and Humanities, History and Social Sciences, English and Communication

Arts and Humanities, English and Communication, History and Social Sciences, Helping Professions

Northeastern's Liberal Arts offers academic programs designed to transfer to four-year colleges and to prepare students for rewarding careers. Our signature strength is the ability to provide outstanding academic opportunities with a personal touch. Every NJC student is assigned an academic advisor. Class sizes--including introductory courses--are small when compared to those at larger universities. Think of us as a liberal arts and sciences college without the big tuition!

Programs of Study

Degree Emphasis (What are my options?)	What classes will I take?	Who will my advisor be?
Anthropology	Class List	Scott Thompson
Art	Class List	Scott Thompson
Communications	Class List	Diane Reuszer
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Edu. 3+1	Class List Class List	Donna Brady-Lawler
Elementary Education	Class List	Judy Szabo
Emergency Medical Services	Class List Class List	Tracy Yahn
English	Class List	Pam Berns
Fire Science Technologies	Class List	Jonathan Lichtenwalner
Firefighter Certifications	Class List	Jonathan Lichtenwalner
First Responder	Class List	Tracy Yahn
Government/Political Science	Class List	Pam Berns
History	Class List	Scott Thompson
Journalism/Advertising	Class List	Diane Reuszer
Pre-Law	Class List	Jim Stewart
Liberal Arts	Class List	Pam Berns
Music	Class List	Celeste Delgado-Pelton
Philosophy	Class List	Connie Humphreys
Political Science/Government	Class List	Pam Berns
Psychology	Class List	Scott Thompson
Secondary Education	Class List	Judy Szabo
Sociology	Class List	Pam Berns
Speech/Communications	Class List	Diane Reuszer
Theater	Class List	Celeste Delgado-Pelton

Degree Descriptions

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Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Statewide Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)
The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificates
Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.

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