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Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Marshall, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Two-year science-oriented associate degree covering core liberal arts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. Can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. Specialist
- Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. Associate
Curriculum
- 60 credits
- All required: English
- Mathematics
- Scientific perspectives
- Information technology and social perspectives. The full course list is in the online catalog and 2026-27 sequence maps are published.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts and national exit exam results with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; English proficiency unless from a waiver-list country.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma / high school transcripts with national exit exam results; minimum 2.5 secondary GPA on a 4.0 scale
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- TOEFL PBT 500
- TOEIC 600
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 47
- Cambridge B2
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,517 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Marshall |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional and foundation scholarship awards have separate selection and applicant eligibility criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $11,517 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,528 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500, TOEIC 600, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 47, Cambridge B2, IELTS Academic 5.5.