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Carleton College:
Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota that offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education, a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life.

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The Liberal Arts Experience:

Photo of Liberal Arts College in MinnesotaA liberal arts college aims to educate its students broadly and well, exposing students to a wide variety of disciplines. Where some colleges are geared toward preparing you for a specific career, a liberal arts college focuses on teaching knowledge and skills that will serve you well throughout life, no matter what you do. This includes critical and analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective writing and speaking, and knowledge of many different subjects.

Mission Statement:
The mission of Carleton College is to provide an exceptional undergraduate liberal arts education. In pursuit of this mission, the College is devoted to academic excellence, distinguished by the creative interplay of teaching, learning, and scholarship, and dedicated to our diverse residential community and extensive international engagements.

The College’s aspiration is to prepare students to lead lives of learning that are broadly rewarding, professionally satisfying, and of service to humanity. By discovering and sharing exemplary models of undergraduate education, the College seeks to be a leader among those colleges, universities, and professional organizations that share our dedication to this vision.

Undergraduate Degree Programs:


Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs:

- Economics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Art History
- Educational Studies
- Political Economy
- Political Science
- Biochemistry
- American Studies
- Archaeology
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- History
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Theater Arts
- Women's and Gender Studies, and more...

Accreditation:
Carleton College has been accredited continuously since 1913. Our accrediting body is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), one of six regional institutional accrediting agencies in the United States. The HLC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education.

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is a public two-year college located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

MCTC enrolls nearly 15,000 credit students annually and is an active partner in initiatives designed to strengthen the social, economic and cultural vitality of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Created in 1996, under the umbrella of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, MCTC is the result of the merger of two institutions: a technical college with a long history of vocational education dating back to 1914 and an open-enrollment community college established in 1965.

Currently, the spacious campus covers 21.6 acres of land and recent expansions include a new state-of-the-art Science Center, culinary kitchen and dining hall and outdoor plaza.
There’s a degree for you!

MCTC offers a number of degrees and credentials you can transfer to a bachelor's degree program or use to acquire a job in a specialized field. When enrolling it is important to know which degree path is right for you, as programs vary in requirements and transferability.

Our admissions advisors would be happy to guide you through selecting the right option to meet your needs. Contact them today!
University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of the northern suburbs of Saint Paul, Minnesota, University of Northwestern is a private, Christian liberal arts college offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. University of Northwestern exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.

University of Northwestern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Thus, credits earned at Northwestern are recognized by other colleges and universities. Also, Northwestern students are eligible for all federally-funded financial aid programs and other aid programs.
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree programs:

Academic Departments:
- Art & Graphic Design
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Business
- Christian Ministries
- Communication
- Education
- English & Literature
- History & Related Fields
- Modern Languages & Cultures
- Music
- Physical Education, Health & Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Science & Mathematics...
St. Olaf College
Courses / Programs
Located in Northfield, Minnesota, St. Olaf College is a nationally-ranked, highly selective private liberal arts college of the Lutheran church offering bachelor of arts degree programs in over 50 different disciplines. St. Olaf's curriculum engages students in a multidisciplinary, multicultural exploration of human knowledge and experience.

St. Olaf students work closely with dedicated professors who challenge them to grow in mind, body and spirit. They have the opportunity to conduct graduate-level research, study abroad in nearly every corner of the world, perform in some of the world’s great concert halls and contribute to athletic championships.

St. Olaf College is one of only a handful of colleges and universities that adhere to a 4-1-4 academic calendar. The January Interim is a four-week period of intensive study that provides an opportunity for faculty and students to focus their attention on one course, offering a time for single-minded study in depth.

St. Olaf College is accredited as a degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs in the following areas:

- Fine Arts (including art, music, dance)

- Humanities (including English, foreign languages, history, philosophy)

- Interdisciplinary and General Studies (including American studies, film studies, media studies)

- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (including computer science, psychology, biology, chemistry)

- Social Sciences (including nursing, economics, management studies)
Macalester College, St. Paul
Courses / Programs
Located in St. Paul, MN, Macalester College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college offering bachelor degree programs in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts. At Macalester College we believe that education is a fundamentally transforming experience. As a community of learners, the possibilities for this personal, social, and intellectual transformation extend to us all.

Macalester College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Macalester is a top-ranked liberal arts college on a mission to change the world. From 49 states to 94 countries, students come to Mac for its high powered scholarship, international character and passionate engagement.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Architecture
- Art and Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Educational Studies
- English
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Humanities and Media and Cultural Studies
- International Studies
- Legal Studies Program
- Linguistics
- Political Science, and more....
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
Courses / Programs
Located in St. Joseph and Collegeville MN,The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), for men, are partnered liberal arts colleges offering Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs. CSB and SJU colleges are ranked as two of the top three Catholic colleges in the nation.

The Colleges share one academic program, and students attend classes together on both campuses. This integrated learning experience combines a challenging academic program with extensive opportunities for international study, leadership, service learning, spiritual growth and cultural and athletic involvement.

The combined enrollment of more than 3,800 students makes CSB and SJU the largest of the nation's liberal arts colleges. Each college retains its own campus, residence halls, athletic programs and traditions. CSB/SJU are committed to the development of the whole person, meeting the unique needs of both women and men in single-gender and co-educational experiences.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a Member of the North Central Association.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Nursing
- Art
- Music
- Theater
- Communication
- English
- ESL
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
- Education
- Management
- Sports Medicine
- Pre-Law
- Occupational Therapy...
Concordia College
Courses / Programs
Concordia College is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota that offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degree programs, as well as a Master of Education in world language instruction. We also offer 12 pre-professional programs in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, and dentistry that will give you a jump on graduate school.

Concordia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Exploring today's most important issues from a wide range of world, political, religious and cultural views adds essential depth to our 61 majors and 12 preprofessional programs. Our students benefit from an academically challenging, yet welcoming and supportive learning environment. Faculty help students discover their potential, pushing them to achieve beyond what they imagine is possible.


Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Accounting
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- Computer Science
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- Physical Education Studies
- Physics
- Sociology...

Pre-professional Programs:
- Engineering
- Law
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