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A degree in liberal arts will give you a solid foundation in critical thinking, critical reading, research, and communications. You can complete your first two years at Northern Essex and then transfer to a four-year school.

At NECC, liberal arts degrees are offered in a number of areas, including science, psychology, history, political science, journalism/broadcasting and more. See a complete list of liberal arts degrees offered below.

Associate Degrees in Arts:

• Liberal Arts
• Liberal Arts: Biology Option
• Liberal Arts: History
• Liberal Arts: Journalism/Communication
• Liberal Arts: Middle/High School Teaching
• Liberal Arts: Physical Sciences
• Liberal Arts: Philosophy
• Liberal Arts: Political Science
• Liberal Arts: Psychology
• Liberal Arts: Theater
• Liberal Arts: Writing