One College. Four Campuses. Online.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College serves more than 6,500 students in credit courses each semester through more than 120 career and liberal arts programs at its four campuses located in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena, and online.
By partnering with our communities, the college also provides Custom Training Services and other responsive training programs.
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Online Programs (eCampus)
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree - The online Associate in Arts Degree emphasizes a broad, liberal arts education. It can be used to fulfill freshman-sophomore general education requirements in all the state universities in Minnesota and at several colleges within the University of Minnesota. An AA degree is the door to a world of opportunities.
Computer and Network Technology - M State's Computer and Network Technology Program prepares graduates with the skills needed to design secure network systems, monitor network traffic, and maintain computer network hardware and software.. This program offers many career opportunities and it has an emphasis in Microsoft and Cisco Networking technology. Cisco courses have on-campus lab requirements.
Radiologic Technology - Are you interested in the medical field? In becoming an X-ray tech, M State offers an Associated of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology, both on site and on line. The online program is dedicated to foster an environment that allows students to learn online to become quality technologists.
Health Information Technology - The Health Information Technology Program is designed to prepare the students to process and maintain medical information in a variety of health care settings. Upon graduation, students are eligible to write the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialing exam constructed by the American Health Information Management Association.
Paralegal - Paralegals are defined as persons qualified to perform legal work in a variety of specialty areas such as real estate, probate, litigation and research, for which a lawyer is responsible. The online/onsite paralegal program prepares graduates to research statutory and case law, to analyze substantive legal problems, and interview clients.
Medical Office Assistant - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Office Assistant, provide students with hands-on education to manage a wide variety of administrative duties for a wide range of health care-related organizations. Enroll to become a highly-trained health care staff member today!
Business Entrepreneurship - The Business Entrepreneurship Program teaches students the skills and behaviors necessary to create their own path to success and work to make their dream a reality! Students will gain the confidence and skills to launch a new venture in an area of expertise, or to grow an existing business.
Medical Coding and Insurance - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Coding and Insurance, provide students with hands-on education to manage a wide variety of administrative duties for a wide range of health care-related organizations. Enroll to become a highly-trained health care staff member today!
Computer Support Essentials - Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to multiple users, including technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. Employment of computer support specialists is expected to increase by 13 percent from 2006 to 2016. As technology continues to become more sophisticated, demand for these workers will continue to rise.
Program Highlights
Detroit Lakes
Diploma - Practical Nursing - Practical Nurse students can complete a diploma or degree in 3 or 4 semesters.
Graduates take the NCLEX-PN exam and quickly find great paying LPN jobs.
Whether you want to stay in the region, relocate or work as a travel nurse, working as LPN's is rewarding career.
Fergus Falls
AAS - Equine Science - The Equine Science diploma is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in stable management, horse training, horse judging, riding instruction and/or other related degree programs in equine science, pre-veterinary medicine, or pre-veterinary technology.
Moorhead
Diploma - Landscape and Garden Center Technician - The Landscape and Garden Center Technician program prepares students to work in garden centers, landscaping companies and other companies involved with ornamental plant maintenance.
Students learn about plant materials and also how to design and construct landscapes using a variety of different techniques and construction materials.
Wadena
Diploma - Cosmetology - Our cosmetology program involves the study of hair shaping and design, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, hair coloring, facials, make-up, skin care, hair removal, nail enhancements and design, and spa manicures and pedicures.
We provide a hands-on learning environment within our extremely busy client clinic floor.
