Why do I have to take general education credits?

Understanding Your Degree

Most four-year degrees have two main parts:

• Major courses: Focused on your chosen field of study.

• General education (liberal arts) courses: Provide a broad foundation to support your major.

Key points about general education:

• Requirements can vary from college to college.

• The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is designed to meet general education requirements for most majors within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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