Exploratory Major: Liberal Arts & Cultures
Purpose:
The School of Liberal Arts and Cultures offers a variety of associate of art degrees that students can pursue in preparation for transfer to a wide variety of majors at four-year universities. If you are not sure what you plan to major in, use this Exploratory Major guide to pick courses that count toward multiple different transfer programs or pathways. This will allow you to begin earning credits toward a degree even while you figure out which specific major is right for you.
This Exploratory Major Guide applies to the following awards (degrees) and transfer partnerships:
- African Diaspora Studies A.A. with Emphasis
- American Indian Studies A.A. with Emphasis
- Communication Studies A.A. Transfer Pathway
- Creative Writing A.A. with Emphasis
- Global Studies A.A. with Emphasis
- History A.A. Transfer Pathway
- Philosophy A.A. with Emphasis
- Political Science A.A.Transfer Pathway
- Psychology A.A. Transfer Pathway
- Spanish A.A. Transfer Pathway
- Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies A.A. with Emphasis
Transfer Partnerships
All students pursuing this exploratory major should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of the exploratory courses. This guide must be used in conjunction with the current College Catalog and the official degree audit for the specific awards.
Begin your education at Minneapolis College with these courses as they count toward all of the above awards in the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures:
CHEM 1140, BIOL 1136, BIOL 1137
Chemistry in Your Life, Environmental Science plus Environmental Science Lab
- 4 credits together for Chemistry course and lab and Environment Science course and lab
The courses listed below are introductory courses that also fulfill requirements for the A.A. They are great exploratory courses that meet requirements for multiple majors and taking them may help you discover the program of study that’s right for you:
AMIS 1000
Native America
- 3 credits
- Course applies to American Indian Studies A.A. with Emphasis
CMST 1005
Public Speaking
- 3 credits
- Course applies to Communication Studies A.A. Transfer Pathway
GLOS 1500
Introduction to Global Studies
- 3 credits
- Course applies to Global Studies A.A. with Emphasis
HIST 1100, HIST 1110
American History to 1865: Subjugation and Rebellion, American History from 1865: Empire and Resistance
- 3 credits, each course
- Course applies to History A.A. Transfer Pathway
HIST 1300, HIST 1301
African-American History to 1865: Diaspora and Liberation, African-American History from 1865: Civil Rights and Black Power
- 3 credits, each course
- Course applies to African Diaspora Studies A.A. with Emphasis
PHIL 1171
Ethics
- 3 credits
- Course applies to Philosophy A.A. with Emphasis
PSYC 1110
General Psychology
- 3 - 4 credits
- Course applies to Auggie Plan
SPAN 1000
Beginning Spanish
- 5 credits
- Course applies to Spanish A.A. Transfer Pathway
WGSS 1101
Intro to Women's Studies
- 3 credits
- Course applies to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies A.A. with Emphasis
Contact Your Advisor
To take the next step in determining course selections within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures and find out if there are prerequisite courses, please contact your advisor.
To complete your coursework successfully and in a timely manner please meet with your advisor on a regular basis. Your advisor will assist you in choosing courses. This will allow you to begin earning credits toward a degree even while you figure out which option is best for you. This guide must be used in conjunction with the current College Catalog and the official degree audit for the award.
This Exploratory Major guide is reflective of the 2022-23 approved awards and is subject to change. Please check the current catalog for complete and accurate requirements.