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 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
(+) 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 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
(+) 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 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 and general education, 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 readi ... Read more »			M		WE	AAS, Certificate, Diploma
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) Equine Science This program will provide a unique blend of transferrable college credit courses along with specific academic and hands on equine courses. This diploma will give students the introductory skills necessary for careers in stable management, horse training, horse judging, riding instruction or other related occupations. In addition, this program can serve as a starting point to a bachelor degree pro ... Read more »		F				Diploma
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) Information Technology The Information Technology Diploma degree prepares students to 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. The focus of this degree is practical preparation for work. ... 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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 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
(+) 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
(+) Pharmacy Technology The Pharmacy Technician works as an assistant to a Registered Pharmacist, assisting or relieving the Pharmacist in routine technical and clerical duties and functioning in strict accordance with standard written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of the professional Pharmacist. Students, using their own laptop computers, learn how to access patient profiles, input drug orders, and pr ... Read more »					E	AAS, 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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 A Web Developer facilitates information exchange by coordinating, compiling, and converting various media into an Internet standard format to provide accessible information and effective communication for an organization. Graduates of the Web Development program will develop and manage web sites on the Internet and corporate Intranets. They will be prepared to create and manage customer-friendly i ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Certificate, Diploma