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Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study

A.A.

Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the A.A. degree. For a complete list of MnTC Goal Area course choices, visit: inverhills.edu/MnTC

 A.A. Program Planning Guide

2024-2025 Required Courses

Semester 1

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 2)
First Year Experience Course ‡
1-2



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

  ENG 1108
Writing And Research Skills
Goal 1a
4

Course Outline
Credits: 4
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Provides instruction and practice in reading, researching, and writing for college.

Prerequisites:


Corequisites:
  • ENG 0108 Workshop for Writing and Research Skills

Future Offering:
  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5)
¹ course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Health and PE
1



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 1 9-10

Semester 2

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
  ENG 1111
  ENG 1114
  ENG 1130
Research Writing    OR

The Research Paper    OR

Writing and Research For the Professions
(Goal 1b)
3

Research Writing
Course Outline
Credits: 2
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Students will analyze primary and secondary sources and develop formal research writing in students' academic and/or professional disciplines including EMS, Paralegal, and Criminal Justice. Prerequisites: ENG 1108 or equivalent, with grade of C or better.

Prerequisites:

  • ENG 0101 Composition I: Expository Writing
  • ENG 1108 Writing And Research Skills

Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025

The Research Paper
Course Outline
Credits: 3
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Emphasizes critical analysis of fiction or nonfiction texts, at least one book-length, resulting in a research paper that reflects analysis and synthesis of multiple sources. Prereq: Grade of C or higher in ENG 1108.

Prerequisites:

  • ENG 0101 Composition I: Expository Writing
  • ENG 1108 Writing And Research Skills

Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025

Writing and Research For the Professions
Course Outline
Credits: 3
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Emphasizes critical audience analysis of professional texts across the disciplines, at least one book length, resulting in a professional research proposal, feasibility study, or report that reflects analysis and synthesis of multiple sources, persuasion, and students' mastery of professional and audience analysis, business writing, researching, and evaluative skills. Prerequisites: ENG 1108 or equivalent, with grade of C or better.

Prerequisites:

  • ENG 1108 Writing And Research Skills

Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
  • Spring 2025
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3)
¹ course ‡
4



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6a)
¹ course
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 2 9

Semester 3

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
  COMM 1100
  COMM 1110
  COMM 2230
Interpersonal Communication    OR

Public Speaking    OR

Small Group Communication
Goal 1c¹
3

Interpersonal Communication
Course Outline
Credits: 3
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 07
Is a course that helps students recognize that we live and work in relationship with others and must communicate effectively with them to achieve our goals. This class helps students acquire the skills to effectively communicate with family members, intimate others, co-workers, friends, and acquaintances. After reviewing relevant interpersonal theory, students will examine and identify their own communication attitudes and behaviors. Students will also learn and apply techniques for improving communication in their relationships through active practice. Students will participate in multiple activities, both in and outside the classroom setting, to build their interpersonal communication skills. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.2000, Subp. 7, Standard 6C, D, F, & G.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:

  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025

Public Speaking
Course Outline
Credits: 3
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Is the introductory study of the theory and practice of public speaking. Public presentation skills are required for individuals to be successful in our workplaces, communities and many other contexts in today's society. Students will learn about the different types of public speeches commonly encountered and learn how to research, organize and write their ideas into clear and understandable forms of public communication. Students will also practice the delivery skills needed to present ideas effectively. Students will be required to speak and participate often and will also be required to present their speeches in a classroom setting with an audience of their peers and an instructor.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:

  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025

Small Group Communication
Course Outline
Credits: 3
MNTC Goal Areas: 01, 02
Introduces students to the practice and theory of communicating in small group settings. Working in groups is an integral part of living in today's society. Community and workplace situations require us to be able to lead, participate, and follow effectively. Participating in this course will assist students in developing the leadership, conflict management, problem solving and discussion skills necessary to function in group settings. Students will apply small group communication theory in small, task-oriented groups and develop presentation skills to showcase their understanding of what it means to be an effective group member. Evaluating the effectiveness of their own and others' group communication behaviors is also required.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:

  • Spring 2025
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3b)
¹ course
4



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6b)
¹ course
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 3 10

Semester 4

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5)
¹ course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6a)    OR

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6b)
¹ course
3

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6a)


Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6b)


Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 7)
² course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 4 9

Semester 5

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4)
course ‡
3-4



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5)
¹ course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area)
elective³ ‡
2-3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 5 9

Semester 6

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 8)
² course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 9)
² course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 10)
² course ‡
3



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 6 9

Semester 7

Course # Course Name Credit(s)
General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area)
³ elective ‡
3-4



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Health and PE
1



Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None

Total Credits in Semester 7 4-5
Total Credits: 60
‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.

Footnotes:
1 It may be possible to choose a course that also meets MnTC Goal areas 7-10. You are encouraged to take electives and MnTC Goal area courses that complement possible majors at the four-year level.

2 These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 and 10 are completed as part of another course and you have earned 40 MnTC credits.

3 Electives may be 1000+ level courses from any discipline, including additional MnTC courses. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA, and PE.

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