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Career ProgramsIf 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.
Please choose a career program below for more information.
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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 |
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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 |
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Carpentry Science
The Carpentry Science program of study gives the students skills and knowledge to pursue a career in Residential Carpentry. The students will have hands on experience along with classroom training in all aspects of the building from the ground up. Courses in Blueprint Reading, Estimating, Cabinetmaking, Building Skills and Principals of Finishing will all be taken to get the student ready to ent ... Read more » | | | | W | | Diploma |
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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 |
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Construction Electricity
The Construction Electricity diploma is a dual track program which provides the students with the 2,000 hours towards their Minnesota “A” Journeyman while providing students the training necessary to be successful as an Industrial Electrician. Along with the Construction Electrician courses, students study Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Industrial Motor Maintenance, Advanced PLC’s, and Advanced Electro ... Read more » | | | M | W | | Diploma |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the art and the science, as well as the business, of beauty care and thus offers students a variety of career opportunities. Students completing the program can choose to be general cosmetologists or to excel in their area of expertise such as perming and cutting, hair care and coloring, or skin and nail care.
This program welcomes both men and women. Students of the Cosmetol ... Read more » | | | | W | | Diploma |
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Electrical Lineworker
The Electrical Line Worker program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and practical hands-on experience in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Coursework includes electrical math, national electrical safety codes, construction of overhead and underground distribution systems, conductor applications, over voltage and over current ... Read more » | | | | W | | AAS, Diploma |
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Esthetist
Esthetics is a non-medical treatment of the skin, its disorders and function. Instruction includes the sciences of anatomy, dermatology and chemistry as related to skin care; electricity light therapy; sanitation and safety procedures; Minnesota statutes and laws which pertain to the regulation of the practice of skin care; and elementary service skills.
The Board of Barbering and Cosmetologis ... Read more » | | | | W | | Certificate |
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Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning
The HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning graduate will be able to: design residential and light commercial central heating and air conditioning systems according to load requirements; install, troubleshoot and repair all residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning equipment; design, fabricate and install forced air and hot water distribution systems, using sheet met ... Read more » | | | | W | | Diploma |
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Industrial Mechanical Maintenance
Modern American manufacturing and industry has become a highly complicated, high speed, high pressure environment requiring skilled workers that have knowledge beyond the rigid confines of individual trade based maintenance workers of the past. This program prepares students with a foundation in the theory, application, and principles of today’s manufacturing and industrial environment. This inclu ... Read more » | | | | W | | AAS, Certificate, Diploma |
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Manicurist
The Manicurist program is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of dermatology, the structure, growth and health of the nail, and chemistry as it relates to manicuring, as well as sanitation and safety procedures related to the practice of manicuring. Instruction will cover applied studies and skills in cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing nails, as well ... Read more » | | | | W | | Certificate |
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Massage Therapy
Massage Therapists specialize in professional massage treatments designed to support the health and well-being of clients. Skillful massage also assists clients in the recovery of physical ailments and reduces the ill-effects of stress. Massage therapy students learn the fundamental techniques needed to perform effective massage treatments, as well as the theory behind delivering professional ma ... Read more » | | | | W | | Diploma |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Voice And Video Over Internet Protocol
This 15-credit certificate will provide a series of courses specifically chosen to take a Telecommunications student, Computer Networking student or an industry professional into two major areas: Voice over Internet Protocol and Video over Internet Protocol. The student will learn to configure, test, install, analyze traffic, troubleshoot and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol, Video over Inte ... Read more » | | | | W | | Certificate |
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