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)
Computer Network Security - Because new information security threats continually stimulate demand for workers in this specialized field, job growth is expected to climb at a rate faster than average as compared to other occupations. M State's Computer Network Security program prepare students to enter the high-demand field of information technology networking and security.
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.
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.
AA 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.
Web Development - There is a high demand for individuals with a working knowledge of Web-related technologies and languages. M State's Web Development graduates offer employers creative, technical, and customer service skills needed to develop and maintain customer-friendly interactive web sites.
Medical Transcription - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Transcription, 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!
Cisco Networking - The Cisco Networking at M State prepares graduates to design and install secure network systems, monitor network traffic, and maintain computer network hardware and software. Areas of study include Cisco and Microsoft Networking. The online Cisco courses require Saturday lab days held on the DL campus.
Nursing - The Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, either as a professional nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN). Students may pursue a Diploma, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Practical Nursing (AAS), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Medical Coding & Insurance - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Coding & 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!
Program Highlights
Detroit Lakes
AAS - Radiologic Technology - M State's Radiologic Technology AAS program is designed with a strong curriculum focused on excellence and a delivery environment that is conducive to learning.
Faculty use multiple instructional methods, have developed numerous partnerships with healthcare facilities to offer well-rounded clinical experiences that result in the preparation of quality technologists.
Fergus Falls
AAS - Practical Nursing - Practical Nurse students can complete a diploma or degree in 3 or 4 semesters.
Graduates take the NCLEX-PN exam & 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.
Moorhead
AAS - Diesel Equipment Technology - The Diesel Equipment Technology prepares individuals to be technicians in a wide variety of companies that service trucks and trailers and agricultural and industrial equipment.
The program has major industry partnerships with Case New Holland, John Deere Construction and Bobcat.
The program is one of about 20 colleges in the country accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation.
Wadena
Certificate - Manicurist - The nail technology program involves the study of nails and the care of hands and feet.
Our nail technology program trains you in many types of nail enhancement applications including acrylics, gels, silk wraps, sculpts and fiberglass.
Also included with the enhancements are spa manicures and pedicures along with airbrushed designs.




