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Alicia Carley, M.S., had more than 20 years of college classroom experience at North Dakota State University and Northwest Technical College when she accepted the position of Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities at M State in the fall of 2022. She has been serving as Dean since June 2023.
Carley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Concordia College, a Master of Science degree in cellular and molecular biology from NDSU, and a graduate certificate in aging studies from Minnesota State University in Mankato.
Dean for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
alicia.carley@minnesota.edu
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs
American Sign Language
Strengthen your sign language skills and gain a better understanding of Deaf culture, history and experiences with our degree and certificate options.
Art Transfer Pathway
Be as creative about your college plan as you are about your artwork: Start your studies at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to finish your four-year degree.
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Pathway
This popular, flexible transfer program gives you the freedom to concentrate in the liberal arts field of your choice.
Associate of Arts - Social Science Emphasis
Prepare for a career or further study in sociology, social work and human services with this degree program.
Biology Transfer Pathway
This degree program will give you the foundational coursework you need to seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in biology.
Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health
Become certified to begin a rewarding career in supervised behavioral health care for children and adolescents.
Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway
Start your education at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education.
Elementary Education Transfer Pathway
Upon completion of this 60-credit M State degree, you'll be a thoroughly prepared elementary teacher candidate ready to create engaging and inclusive classrooms.
Engineering
Enjoy all the advantages of an affordable smaller college as you lay the educational foundation for advanced studies in engineering with this degree program.
Environmental Science
This degree program will prepare you for a rewarding career in the natural sciences. You may also choose to pursue further studies at a four-year college or university.
Global and Intercultural Studies
Liberal arts degree-seeking students can gain a global perspective and meet their elective requirements with this embedded certificate program.
Health Sciences Broad Field
Start your studies at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in health sciences.
History Transfer Pathway
This degree provides the foundational knowledge you need to make a smooth and successful transition into a bachelor's degree program in history.
Music
Choose a vocal or instrumental focus and gain live performance experience with this Associate of Fine Arts degree.
Political Science Transfer Pathway
Start your studies in political science at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to complete an advanced degree.
Psychology Transfer Pathway
You'll be prepared to take on advanced studies in psychology with this seamless transfer pathway degree.
Visual Arts
Painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics and other forms of visual art are at the heart of this foundational certificate program.