Liberal Arts & Education

Academic Programs

Northeastern's Liberal Arts Division is consistently recognized for its outstanding academic excellence. The division offers a wide range of educational programs, degrees, and certificates.

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to fulfill the first two years of a four-year college or university degree. NJC students have gone on to earn degrees from some of the nation's top colleges and universities. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation.

NJC has also implemented an Honors Program to provide academic and leadership opportunities for outstanding students.

The following programs of emphasis are offered in the Liberal Arts & Education Division:

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:
A.A. - Anthropology
A.A. - Art
A.A. - Criminal Justice
A.A. - English
A.A. - General Studies
A.S. - General Studies
A.A.S. - Graphic Design
Certificate - Graphic Design
A.A. - History
A.A. - Journalism/Advertising
A.A. - Liberal Arts (General Studies)
A.A. - Music
A.A. - Philosophy
A.A. - Political Science/Government
A.A. - Pre-Law
A.A. - Psychology
A.A. - Sociology
A.A. - Speech/Communication
A.A. - Theatre
Education:
A.A. - Elementary Education
A.A. - Early Childhood Education
A.A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Certificate - Early Childhood: Director
Certificate - Early Childhood: Group Leader
Certificate - Early Childhood: Nanny

Contact:
Scott Thompson, Chair
Liberal Division
Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
E.S. French Hall 173
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6705
scott.thompson@njc.edu