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Detroit Lakes Campus

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Our Detroit Lakes campus offers a broad array of career programs that provide hands-on preparation for growing market demands in Minnesota lakes country and throughout the region.

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Associate Degree Nursing

Meet the requirements for professional licensure as a registered nurse with this hands-on degree program that features multiple clinical experiences.

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Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Pathway

This popular, flexible transfer program gives you the freedom to concentrate in the liberal arts field of your choice.

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Associate of Arts - Social Science Emphasis

Prepare for a career or further study in sociology, social work and human services with this degree program.

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Business Administration

This two-term diploma program can stand on its own or be seamlessly integrated into our Business degree program.

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History Transfer Pathway

This degree provides the foundational knowledge you need to make a smooth and successful transition into a bachelor's degree program in history.

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Integrated & Professional Studies

A degree program uniquely designed and developed by you, for you – with college credits given for relevant prior work experience.

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Limited Scope Radiography

You’ll be ready to perform a variety of radiography exams on patients upon completion of this in-demand diploma program.

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LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge

This degree program is designed for licensed practical and vocational nurses who want to become registered nurses.

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Political Science Transfer Pathway

Start your studies in political science at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to complete an advanced degree.

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Psychology Transfer Pathway

You'll be prepared to take on advanced studies in psychology with this seamless transfer pathway degree.

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Radiologic Technology

This competitive degree program will prepare you for a rewarding career in a high-demand health care specialty.

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The beautiful Detroit Lakes area has 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius and offers some of Minnesota's premier outdoor recreation. Detroit Lakes has a population of approximately 8,600 that increases to an unofficial estimate of 13,000 in the summer.

Summer is busy time in lakes country with fishing, water sports, golfing on 14 challenging area courses and some of the largest events in the region. The Fourth of July brings thousands to the city's mile-long beach to enjoy the water, fun and free fireworks show.

Fall and winter bring ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, cross country skiing and downhill skiing. The community has a vibrant downtown district, and it's a short drive to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area.

To learn more about recreation, events and lodging in the area, visit Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

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