DEGREE TYPE
A.A. | A.S. | Certificate
LOCATION
On Campus | Online | GFAFB
STAFF
Lyndsie Kennedy
Enrollment Services
701-662-1514
Lyndsie.R.Kennedy@lrsc.edu
Transfer Degrees
Your Path to a University in Two Years or Less
Considering a bachelor’s degree? Start your journey with a Certificate in College Studies, an Associate in Arts, or an Associate in Science degree at Lake Region State College. Completing the first year or two of your bachelor's degree offers several benefits:
- Cost savings: Lower tuition rates help you save money.
- Personalized Learning: Smaller class sizes mean more direct interaction with instructors.
- Leadership Opportunities: Engage in extra- and co-curricular organizations to build leadership skills.
- Scholarship Access: Explore additional scholarship opportunities available to LRSC students.
- Networking: Expand your professional and social connections for future success.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) DEGREE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) DEGREE
The AA degree offers a foundation in diverse, introductory-level courses in arts, humanities, and social sciences, preparing students to transfer to a four-year institution.
Requirement | Details | Cr. |
| Communications | Must include COMM 110 | 9 |
| Math, Science, Computer Science | Courses from at least two departments; a lab science is required | 10 |
| Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 2 | |
| Social Science | Courses from at least two departments | 9 |
| Arts/Humanities | Courses from at least two departments | 9 |
| Digital Literacy | Completion of a designated course or learning module | |
| Total Minimum Credits | Includes general education and elective courses to meet credit requirements | 60 |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS) DEGREE
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS) DEGREE
The AS degree offers a foundation in diverse, introductory-level courses with a strong focus on math, science, and computer science. This transfer degree prepares students for advancement to four-year institutions.
Requirement | Details | Cr. |
| Communications | Must include COMM 110 | 9 |
| Math, Science, Computer Science | Courses from at least two departments. MATH 103 or higher required; 8 credits of lab science | 16 |
| Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 2 | |
| Social Science | Courses from at least two departments | 6 |
| Arts/Humanities | Courses from at least two departments | 6 |
| Digital Literacy | completion of a designated course or learning module | |
| Total Minimum Credits |
Includes general education and elective courses to meet credit requirements | 60 |
CERTIFICATE IN COLLEGE STUDIES
CERTIFICATE IN COLLEGE STUDIES
The Certificate in College Studies introduces the foundational skills, knowledge of concepts, and crosscutting skills that are the foundation of a liberal arts education. It provides students the opportunity to earn a credential as they prepare for transfer to a four-year university. The certificate consists of 60 credits of general education coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must complete at least 12 of the 24 credits at LRSC. All courses that are approved for the General Education Requirement Transfer Agreement (GERTA) are eligible for the certificate. This certificate is awarded to degree-seeking students only.
Requirement | Credits Needed |
| Communications | 6 |
| Arts/Humanities/Social Science | 6 |
| Math/Science/Computer Science | 6 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 24 |
