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 Assistant This major is designed to prepare students for employment as administrative secretaries or assistants. Administrative assistants' responsibilities may include processing incoming and outgoing mail, communicating through electronic mail, scheduling, keyboarding documents and forms, transcribing business documents and forms, transcribing business documents from machine dictation, filing and retriev ... Read more »			M			AAS
(+) Administrative Support This emphasis prepares students to produce creative brochures, newsletters, announcements, and technical manuals using various professional publishing and word processing software programs in addition to the job responsibilities that are required for administrative support. ... Read more »			M		WE	Diploma
(+) American Sign Language The American Sign Language Studies Certificate provides students with a basic knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. The curriculum provides a foundation for entry into a career in a deafness related fields and prepares students for continued educational studies in more advanced preparation for ASL Interpreter Certification. This program does not prepare students to become interpret ... Read more »			M			Certificate
(+) 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
(+) Biological Sciences This degree is designed for students interested in the various fields of biological sciences such as cell biology, bioengineering, environmental science, fish and wildlife management, forestry, genetics, and microbiology. Students majoring in biological sciences may also be interested in the following program areas: biochemistry, chemistry, pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-medic ... Read more »		F	M			AS
(+) Business The Business AS degree is a flexible degree that is designed for students who want to continue their education or enter the workforce in a business related career. This degree is 60 credits in length, including 30 semester credits in general education from six of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and 30 technical credits. Students completing this degree may further advance th ... Read more »		F	M		E	AS
(+) Business Fashion Marketing And Management This program is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for management careers in the apparel and accessory industry. The students are provided with the essential skills in sales, marketing, management, computer technology, merchandise presentation, buying, customer service, and product knowledge. Emphasis is placed on professional competence in the areas of apparel and accessory ... Read more »			M			AAS
(+) Business Management Marketing And Sales The Business Management, Marketing and Sales diploma major places an emphasis on marketing, management, and other business courses. General education courses are not required. This program is designed to prepare students to succeed in the marketplace of the 21st century. This major is designed to provide students with the essential skills necessary for a variety of careers in the sales, marke ... Read more »			M			AAS, Diploma
(+) Carpentry The Carpentry 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 in this program progresses from basic skills to those required of a carpenter. General areas of study include building codes, blueprint ... Read more »			M		WE	AAS, Certificate, Diploma
(+) Computer Programming This program provides the programming skills needed in computer application development, database management, computer systems, operations and data communications. Students learn to design, write, code, document, and implement computer programs for various computer platforms. They learn at least one minicomputer operating system, one command level language, one database management system, and p ... Read more »			M		E	AAS
(+) Construction Electricity The Construction Electricity diploma program is designed to prepare the student to build, install, maintain and repair electrical systems that provide heat, light, or power for residential, commercial and industrial structures. Technical and general studies courses provide students with a mix of theory and hands-on application in classroom, lab settings and at job sites. This comprehensive progr ... Read more »			M	W		Diploma
(+) Construction Management Construction and related activities comprise the largest segment of our Gross National Product. The construction industry makes an important contribution to society and represents progress and the future. This AAS program represents a combination of skills in construction, architecture, business and management areas. The skills learned in these areas can enable a graduate to pursue a variety ... Read more »			M			AAS
(+) Criminal Justice The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement. MSCTC's Criminal Justice Program has been designated a Professional Peace Officer Education Program by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Students seeking a career in law enforcement will be prepared for and offered the opportunity to complete all educational and practi ... Read more »			M			AS, Certificate
(+) Culinary Arts The mission of the Culinary Arts program is to provide quality education to students who wish to pursue a career of excellence in culinary and hospitality occupations. The program is designed to meet the current and future needs of the food service industry in which the demand for employment is high, an industry which accounts to over 9 million jobs annually in the United States. Students enrolled ... Read more »			M			Diploma
(+) Dental Hygiene The Dental Hygiene program provides knowledge and skills necessary for the dental hygienist to work with a dentist and to provide direct patient care to patients. The services dental hygienists provide vary somewhat from state to state. Routine functions include: scaling, peridontal therapy, and polishing teeth; applying preventive and other topical agents to the teeth; taking and processing ... Read more »			M			AAS
(+) Diesel Equipment Technology The Diesel Equipment Technician works in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this program receive the diagnostic and service training needed to be successful in their chosen field. Students entering should have good mechanical aptitude, good communication skills and the ability to comprehend service literature. The program prepares individuals to diagnose and repair all com ... Read more »			M			AAS, Diploma
(+) Financial And Credit Service Administration This program prepares individuals with the skills needed to support credit, lending, and selling functions in financial institutions, trade and service credit, and collection agencies. Prospective students should be interested in working with numbers and details, and should have a genuine desire to assist other people with credit services. ... Read more »			M			AAS
(+) Fire Service Preparation This certificate program provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain basic instruction in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. The program is designed to meet the minimum entry-level requirements for most fire departments around the country. This certificate consists mostly of technical coursework with only three credits of general studies; providing for a focus of technical han ... Read more »			M			Certificate
(+) Graphic Design Technology Graphic Design Technology is a highly competitive and rewarding career for those with a talent and/or interest in the graphic arts. Graphic Design Technology does not focus on the fine arts of painting and art history�we focus on the integration of technology with graphic design to train students to create communication materials (stationery, brochures, annual reports, newspaper layout, etc.) for ... Read more »			M			AAS, Diploma
(+) Human Resources Human Resources programs prepare students to provide support to companies, and to individual employees, in the area of human resources. AAS and AS graduates may assume duties in the following areas: communication with employees, employee data recordkeeping, policies and administration, employee and labor relations, employment process, training and development, wage and salary, and benefit admini ... Read more »			M		E	AAS, AS
(+) Information Technology The Information Technology Associate of Science degree prepares students to continue toward a bachelors degree or enter the workforce. Students learn to use various hardware and software systems to solve problems for people and organizations. Students work with networking technologies, applications, web technologies, and database technologies. Students focus on the selection, application, and a ... Read more »			M			AS, Diploma
(+) Landscape And Garden Center Technician This program will be offered starting Fall 2009. The Landscape and Garden Center Technician program provides quality education in the areas of landscape design and construction, garden center operation, and ornamental plant maintenance. The focus is on preparing graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers. Students will design and construct landscap ... Read more »			M			Diploma
(+) Mechanical Drafting And Design Design Technicians use a graphic language to communicate ideas or products that must be processed, manufactured, or constructed. Students draw layouts of assembly processes, make freehand sketches and rough layouts of machine equipment and parts. They may study costs as they relate to the usefulness of designs and translate the ideas of the engineer into the working plans used in making or insta ... Read more »			M			AAS, Diploma
(+) Medical Administrative Assistant The Medical Administrative Assistant AAS program prepares students to work in a variety of medical settings, handling all types of administrative duties for private practice, hospitals and clinics. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the medical secretary through the addition of liberal arts classes as preparation for leadership roles. ... Read more »			M	W	E	AAS
(+) Medical Coding And Insurance The Medical Coding and Insurance Diploma program prepares students in many of the procedures associated with billing for medical services. Students receive training in medical billing processes including patient account management, diagnosis and procedure coding, and medical insurance claim completion and processing. The program focuses on coding and insurance procedures for the medical office. ... Read more »			M	W	E	Diploma
(+) Medical Office Assistant Medical office assistants are highly-trained office specialists who participate in the coordination of medical office functions including patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, medical transcription and patient billing processes. Successful medical office assistants have excellent communication skills and exhibit a high degree of professionalism. A ... Read more »			M	W	E	Diploma
(+) Medical Receptionist This program prepares individuals to work in a medical office setting. Medical receptionists greet patients, arrange appointments and provide informational services to patients. They possess excellent communication and technology skills. This position requires an excellent command of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology as well as expertise in medical office procedures. ... Read more »			M	W	E	Certificate
(+) Medical Transcription A medical transcriptionist is a medical language specialist who prepares a variety of medical reports and documents for inclusion in patients� medical records. Medical transcriptionists must possess a vast knowledge of the medical field and its associated terminology, as well as a high degree of computer and written communication skills. All courses in the program incorporate the skills needed ... Read more »			M	W	E	Certificate
(+) Nanoscience Technology Nanoscience is a field of study involving the areas of chemistry, biology, engineering and physics. It studies the composition, structure, properties and behavior of material at the molecular and atomic level. Research, observation, measurement and manipulation occur at the nanometer range. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Visualize approximately 80,000 nanometers being the diameter of ... Read more »			M			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
(+) Plumbing Technology The Plumbing program prepares the student to begin a career in plumbing and pipe fitting. Coursework provides the student with technical understanding, skills development and integrates theory with practical experience. Through the Plumbing program, the student develops skills in piping techniques and procedures, plumbing and piping systems, residential and commercial system installations, bluepri ... Read more »			M	W		AAS, Diploma
(+) Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Students in this program work with both commercial and residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC/R ). This comprehensive background together with shop skills in layout, estimating, installation, and repair qualifies graduates to enter one of the world�s fastest-growing industries. Employment exists with manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and speciali ... Read more »			M			Diploma
(+) Supervisory Leadership This program prepares working foremen, team leaders, and supervisors with a knowledge base in practices and principles of leadership, supervision and management. Core elements include: human resource policies, interpersonal communication, organizational behavior, quality and customer service issues, and industry fiscal and safety requirements. ... Read more »			M			AAS, Certificate
(+) Wine Studies The Wine Studies program provides training for a variety of occupations in the hospitality and food service industry as well as for in-home social settings. Students enrolling in this program learn to study wine varietals and styles with specific attention to their food compatibilities, and will be involved in extensive tasting of wine and food while focusing on the specific elements of interactio ... Read more »			M			Certificate