Career Programs

If you want to complete a degree, diploma, or certificate in two years or less, as well as prepare for immediate entry-level employment, a M State career program is designed and built for you.

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Detailed Program List

Name	D	F	M	W	Other	Degree(s) Available
(+) Accounting This major provides the knowledge and skills necessary to examine, analyze, interpret, and correct accounting data for the purpose of preparing financial statements, budgets, forecast accounting reports, payroll reports, and individual state and federal income tax returns. Computerized accounting concepts are included in this area of study. ... Read more »	D	F	M	W		AAS, AS, Diploma
(+) Accounting Clerk This major provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform routine calculating, journalizing, posting, and verifying duties to maintain accounting records, prepare payroll reports, and individual state and federal tax returns. Both manual and computerized accounting concepts and applications are included. ... Read more »	D		M	W		Diploma
(+) Administrative Management Technology The Administrative Management Technology program is designed for students who after completion of this degree may seek employment as office managers, office analysts, office assistants, customer service managers and other business related employment. In addition, graduates may continue their study in a baccalaureate degree program in careers such as computers, operations management or business ad ... Read more »	D					AAS
(+) Administrative Support This major is designed to prepare students for performing a full range of office tasks. The administrative support person�s responsibilities include using various software applications to perform document processing and file management tasks. This major requires strong skills in communications, telephone technique, computer usage, and human relations. Other tasks will include communicating usin ... Read more »			M		WE	Diploma
(+) Architectural Technology Men and women completing this program will be prepared to obtain employment with architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and a variety of manufacturing and distributing companies related to the construction industry. Computer aided drafting is an important tool for the construction industry and the design professions and is an important part of the Architectural Technology program. Thi ... Read more »	D					AAS
(+) Automotive Service Technology The Automotive Service Technician is a person working in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this program will receive training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain our nation on wheels. Students are trained in modern laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment. Students in Automotive Service Technology will have options to ... Read more »	D		M			AAS, Diploma
(+) Auto Body Collision Technology The Auto Body Technician will repair and replace damaged portions of automobile bodies and frames. They straighten bent frames and/or unibody cars, remove and repair dents in body panels and fenders, and weld breaks in body metals. They install window glass and windshields. Technicians will also sand and mask repair areas, perform drive train component replacements, wheel alignments, and perfor ... Read more »	D					AAS, Diploma
(+) Business Entrepreneurship As an entrepreneur, you can create your own path to success and work to make your dream a reality! This degree teaches students the skills and behaviors necessary to contribute to personal and business success. This program also prepares students to assess new enterprise opportunities, obtain financial resources, prepare a business plan, and market a venture for success. Students will gain the con ... Read more »	D				E	AAS
(+) Business Management Ownership The primary purpose of this program is to prepare men and women for management or ownership of a small business. The program will not only prepare the student for business management, but also enable them to better manage their own personal affairs. It will especially help those individuals who may have some of the skills and competencies needed, but lack the organization and understanding of bu ... Read more »	D					Diploma
(+) Carpentry This program prepares the student with skills and knowledge for a career in residential carpentry. The program coursework will provide the student with a mix of technical education, general studies, theory and hands-on learning experiences, The student progresses from basic skills to those required of a carpenter. General areas of study include building codes, blueprint reading, estimating, site ... Read more »			M		WE	AAS, Certificate, Diploma
(+) Child Care And Education This program includes coursework in child development birth through age eight, behavior guidance, development of environments and curriculum for infant/toddler, preschool, and primary school children, relationships with families, and sign language as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs. ... Read more »	D					Certificate
(+) Cisco Networking This 12-credit certificate will prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and also the CompTIA Network+ certification. The course work includes Cisco semesters 1-4. Skill development covers LAN/WAN networking technology and concepts, networking math, networking media, router configuration, switching, VLANS, routing protocols and WAN links and services. ... Read more »	D			W	E	Certificate
(+) Civil Engineering Technology Men and women completing the Civil Engineering Technology program are prepared for employment in the civil engineering fields. Civil Engineering Technicians plan, design, monitor construction, and maintain public or private works systems with the collaboration and direction of engineers. They will gather preliminary data, plan, budget, survey, design, prepare construction documents, and administ ... Read more »	D					AAS
(+) Computer And Network Technology This major provides the skills to support and maintain computer network systems in a business environment. Computer skill development covers the hardware and software systems of current computer technology. Networking skills include switching, routing, server operating system, directory services, and security. Application software skills include software selection, customizing, training, and suppo ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Certificate, Diploma
(+) Computer Help Desk Technician A Computer Help Desk Technician interacts with individuals in business, industry, education, and government by providing technical solutions to customer critical problems related to software applications and relevant hardware. This is accomplished through problem analysis using phone service support, direct client service, and a variety of electronic means to achieve high level customer satisfacti ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Diploma
(+) Computer Network Security This program will prepare students to enter the high-demand field of information technology networking and security. With the increase of viruses, spyware/adware and hacking incidents, companies need professionals skilled in protecting data and equipment from internal and external security threats. Students gain hands-on experience in LAN and WAN technologies utilizing current hardware and softw ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Certificate
(+) Computer Support Essentials This major provides the support skills needed to assist computer users in a business environment and to install and administer local and wide area networks. Skill development covers microcomputer and data communications technology, network operating systems, and the related software applications. Hardware skills include selection, configuration, and operation of microcomputer central processing un ... Read more »	D				E	Certificate
(+) Early Childhood And Paraprofessional Education This program includes coursework in child development birth through eight, behavior guidance, children with special needs, development of environments and curriculum for infant/toddler, preschool, and primary school age children, the role of the paraprofessional, and sign language as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs. Graduates will independently provide a healthy, safe, and dev ... Read more »	D					AS
(+) Marine Engine Technology The Marine Engine Technician is a person who works in an exciting, rapidly changing and growing industry. The Marine Engine Technology curriculum is designed to educate individuals to become competent marine technicians. The primary focus of the program is the diagnosis, service and repair of outboard and stern drive engines, drive systems, and related systems and components. Students will perf ... Read more »	D					AAS, Certificate, Diploma
(+) Marketing The Marketing AAS is concerned with providing the practical knowledge and skills related to planning, managing, and performing sales and marketing activities to meet organizational objectives. This AAS major includes marketing, management, sales, marketing research, and other related business courses as well as general education courses. This program is designed to prepare students for a wide v ... Read more »	D					AAS
(+) Nursing The Practical Nursing program prepares the student to practice within the scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse. The student is taught to use the nursing process at the practical nurse level in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status, and how to administer prescribed medi ... Read more »	D	F	M	W	E	AAS, AS, Diploma
(+) Paralegal This program prepares graduates for work under the supervision of an attorney with a focus on real estate, estate planning and probate and in a variety of other legal specialty areas, such as civil litigation and family law. Students will study theory as it applies to the law; research statutes, case law and court rules; and prepare legal documents. The student will also learn to analyze procedura ... Read more »	D				E	AAS
(+) PowerSports Technology Students who wish to become skilled PowerSports mechanics must be capable of diagnosing mechanical failures quickly and accurately if they are to be in a position to repair the job at a fair salary return. Most types of two- and four-cycle small engines that are presently used to power lawn mowers, snowblowers, generators, garden tractors, rototillers, snowmobiles, ATVs and personal watercraft wi ... Read more »	D					Diploma
(+) Radiologic Technology The Radiologic Technology program prepares individuals to perform various radiologic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist instructs and positions patients, manipulates radiographic equipment, adjusts exposure factors, provides radiation protection for patient and self, develops radiographic images, evaluates the quality of finished radiographs, and carries out activities associated with quality ... Read more »	D				E	AAS
(+) Sales And Marketing This program prepares graduates to enter a Sales and Marketing career. Positions are available in marketing, merchandising, selling, retailing, and service businesses. This major includes courses in computer technology, selling strategies, customer service, telemarketing, and retailing and marketing concepts. ... Read more »	D					Diploma
(+) Web Development Web Development provides students with the opportunity to use both creative and technical skills. Students in the Web Development program will learn to develop and maintain customer-friendly interactive web sites using the most sophisticated tools currently available. Students will gain a strong understanding, appreciation and practical knowledge of the processes involved in building a successf ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Certificate, Diploma