描述

This program certificate is a step towards BSC’s suggested transfer coursework and is designed to help students investigate several academic areas known collectively as the 艺术s and sciences. This certificate program includes required courses in a laboratory science and math. Students may choose 21 credits in elective courses to explore more options on their path to an associate in 艺术s degree or associate in science degree. The curriculum is geared towards science, 技术, 工程, 数学专业的学生, but it is also appropriate for humanities-based majors such as history, 艺术, 音乐, 剧院, 语言, 宗教, 或哲学.

准备

The hallmark of a liberal 艺术s education is the preparation it gives for lifelong learning. BSC’s suggested transfer curriculum is a good beginning for students still deciding on a career choice. This certificate provides a jump st艺术 for students to pick up their general education credits in math and science. Students with this preparation often possess the ability to define problems and tasks, plan and execute research, organize ideas and solutions, and learn what they need to know to accomplish a task. They are inquisitive, creative, flexible, good communicators, and work well on teams.

需求

Students completing the suggested curriculum earn a program certificate which is a first step toward an associate in 艺术s degree or associate in science degree.

Those interested in the liberal 艺术s should work closely with an advisor to define their academic major and minor during sophomore year and to identify potential employers and entry-level positions.

Bismarck State College has many cooperative, 清晰度, or transfer agreements with postsecondary institutions both inside and outside of the North Dakota University System. Some of these agreements are established to allow students to remain on campus as they complete their bachelor’s degree. 在所有情况下, students seeking to transfer after completing a degree at BSC should consult the academic catalog of their destination college and work with their academic advisor to plan for this transition.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of liberal 艺术s programs often find employment in academia, 小型企业, 政府, 和行业. Career possibilities depend heavily on selected major and minor. 在一般情况下, the breadth of knowledge of a liberal 艺术s background combined with good communication and computer skills signals to recruiters an applicant’s adaptability to a wide range of jobs. Experts suggest selecting the business you wish to work in, and then study it in detail to learn how to map skills to a specific job.