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School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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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.

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs

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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.
Biology
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.
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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.
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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.
History Transfer Pathway
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
Music
Choose a vocal or instrumental focus and gain live performance experience with this Associate of Fine Arts degree.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics and other forms of visual art are at the heart of this foundational certificate program.