Certificates and Degrees

A stepped approach to the
degree you seek

Each of the certificates and degrees offered at Ricketts Great Books College is a stepping stone to a higher, more advanced degree, maximizing the value of your degree choice and ensuring no wasted effort if you decide to pursue a different outcome.

1st Year

Great Books Certificate

Timeless knowledge and essential skills for the Information Age. Awarded for completing the one-year History of Ideas course sequence of 8 4-credit courses (for 32 credits total).

Cumulative duration

1 Year

TOTAL CREDITS

32

CURRICULUM

History of Ideas

2ND YEAR

Associate of Liberal Arts

A solid foundation for any future college degree. Awarded for completing the History of Ideas course sequence plus 8 additional 4-credit courses (for 64 credits total).

Cumulative duration

2 Years

TOTAL CREDITS

64

CURRICULUM

History of Ideas
8 additional courses

3RD & 4TH YEAR

Bachelor of Liberal Arts

A full undergraduate degree. The gold standard. Awarded for completing the History of Ideas course sequence plus 24 additional 4-credit courses (for 128 credits total).

Cumulative duration

4 Years

TOTAL CREDITS

128

CURRICULUM

History of Ideas
24 additional courses

5TH YEAR

Master of Liberal Arts

The above-and-beyond goal for great books scholars. Awarded for completing the History of Ideas course sequence plus 32 additional 4-credit courses (for 160 credits total).

Cumulative duration

5 Years

TOTAL CREDITS

160

CURRICULUM

History of Ideas
32 additional courses

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The way of teaching helped me understand my own thoughts and make my own opinions.
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With a Ricketts Great Books College degree or certificate, you’ll excel in any career demanding critical and analytical thinking.
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