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Administrative Support
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Administrative Support
Pursue a general administrative track or specialized health track; whatever your choice, you'll achieve the skills you need to excel in dynamic office environments.
American Sign Language
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American Sign Language
Strengthen your sign language skills and gain a better understanding of Deaf culture, history and experiences with our degree and certificate options.
Building Trades
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Advanced HVAC/R
This diploma program gives you the next-level training you need to become qualified for specialized work in the commercial refrigeration industry.
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Construction Management
Build the construction and leadership skills most wanted by industry employers with this across-the-board degree program.
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Electrical Technology
Job placement rates are typically 98-100% for this high-demand diploma program, which couples electrical theory coursework with hands-on practice.
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HVAC/R
Qualified HVAC/R workers are in high demand, and our hands-on diploma program will fully prepare you for a successful career in the industry.
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Plumbing Technology
Benefit from this diploma program's hands-on plumbing experiences, an internship in the field, and potential industry incentives.
Business
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Accounting
You'll get all the accounting skills and knowledge you need to begin your career with confidence with this degree program.
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Accounting Clerk
You’ll be on your way to a career in financial accounting in just two semesters with this diploma program.
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Accounting Transfer Pathway
Enjoy all the advantages of an affordable smaller college as you lay the educational foundation for advanced studies in accounting.
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Agribusiness
Cultivate a fruitful career in agricultural sales, management or technical work with this degree program.
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Business
Concentrate in the business field of your choice to prepare for a career in retail, insurance, sales and other in-demand professions 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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Business Transfer Pathway
Start your studies in business at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to complete your bachelor’s degree.
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Digital Marketing
Master the latest digital tools and technology to create engaging, inspiring marketing campaigns with this degree program.
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Entrepreneurial Certificate
The practical, professional knowledge you need to start and run your own successful business.
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Human Resources
Degree and certificate programs will help you develop your business acumen and human relations skills to become a trusted HR professional.
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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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Payroll Specialist
Professionally prepare and report payroll, a specialty within the field of accounting, with this two-term diploma program.
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Sport Management
Turn your passion for athletics into a professional purpose – score a rewarding career in the sports industry with this degree program.
Cosmetology/Massage Therapy
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Advanced Practice Esthiology
Licensed estheticians and cosmetologists: expand your skills and licensure to offer advanced skincare services and procedures.
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Cosmetology
Hands-on practice at our campus salon helps you build skills in hair, skin and nail care – and earn clinic hours to put toward your licensure.
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Esthetician
The knowledge, exam prep and hands-on skills practice you need to earn your licensure and begin a rewarding career in skin care.
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Massage Therapy
Take on a truly hands-on career: complete this flexible diploma program and support people’s health with therapeutic massage.
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Nail Technician
The knowledge and hands-on skills practice you need to really nail a career as a manicurist and pedicurist.
Dental
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Dental Assisting
Hands-on practice with the tools and procedures you need to know to become an essential member of a dental health care team. Both a degree and diploma option are available.
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Dental Hygiene
Develop the skills to enjoy a rewarding career in comprehensive dental hygiene care with this hands-on degree program.
Drafting and Engineering Technology
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Architectural Drafting and Design
Internships frequently lead to employment opportunities for graduates of this program, which offers both a degree and a diploma option.
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Design and Engineering Technology
Enter the workforce or pursue advanced studies after completing this associate degree program. A certificate option is also available.
Early Childhood
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Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health
Become certified to begin a rewarding career in supervised behavioral health care for children and adolescents.
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Early Childhood
Open your own in-home childcare business or work at a childcare center upon completion of this certificate program.
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Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway
Start your education at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education.
Energy
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Electrical Line Worker Technology
This popular program has a reputation for excellence. You'll get all the hands-on skills practice you need at our 90-acre training facility. Both a degree and diploma option are available.
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Gas Utility Construction and Service
Offering hands-on practice at Xcel Energy’s training facilities in the Twin Cities metro area, this certificate program is the only one of its kind in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Fine and Performing Arts
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Art Transfer Pathway
Be as creative about your college plan as you are about your artwork: Start your studies at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to finish your four-year degree.
Music
Choose a vocal or instrumental focus and gain live performance experience with this Associate of Fine Arts degree.
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Visual Arts
Painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics and other forms of visual art are at the heart of this foundational certificate program.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Earn your certificate or diploma to grow your passion for design and enjoy an exciting, creative career.
Health Sciences
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understand the developmental needs of people diagnosed with ASD with this deep-dive certificate program.
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Health Information Technology/Coding
Care for patients by caring for their medical data with this comprehensive, reputable degree program.
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Health Sciences Broad Field Transfer Pathway
Start your studies at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in health sciences.
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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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Medical Coding
Fill an essential in-demand administrative role in healthcare with this specialty diploma program.
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Sixteen weeks of real-world clinical experience is an important component of this associate degree program.
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Phlebotomy Technician
Enter this in-demand healthcare field fast with our one-semester certificate program, which includes a valuable five-week clinical experience.
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Pre-Professional Health Transfer Pathway
Foundational math and science courses you can build upon to pursue a graduate-level degree in professional health.
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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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Sonography-Echocardiography Technology
Realize a rewarding, lucrative career in a specialty healthcare field with this hands-on degree program.
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Surgical Technology
Train for a rewarding and in-demand career as a surgical technologist, caring for patients during the surgical process, with this degree program.
Information Technology and Programming
Computer Programming
Prepare for a position in a lucrative field with this nationally-recognized degree program. You'll learn to design and develop computer software and information systems.
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Cybersecurity
Learn how to keep networks secure and data safe – skills today's employers can't get enough of – with our Cybersecurity degree and certificate programs.
Information Technology
The technology training you need to begin a career in one of the fastest-growing job fields in the nation. Choose between two different degree options.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
Biology Transfer Pathway
This degree program will give you the foundational coursework you need to seamlessly transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree in biology.
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Elementary Education Transfer Pathway
Upon completion of this 60-credit M State degree, you'll be a thoroughly prepared elementary teacher candidate ready to create engaging and inclusive classrooms.
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Global and Intercultural Studies
Liberal arts degree-seeking students can gain a global perspective and meet their elective requirements with this embedded certificate program.
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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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.
Nursing
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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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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Nursing Assistant
Begin a rewarding career in healthcare fast with this 77-hour course offered by our workforce development division.
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Practical Nursing
An ideal diploma program for anyone beginning their nursing career or wanting to continue their education in nursing.
Public Service
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Criminal Justice
Graduates of this degree program are in high demand thanks to its regional reputation for high quality, along with growing career opportunities in law enforcement.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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Engineering
Enjoy all the advantages of an affordable smaller college as you lay the educational foundation for advanced studies in engineering with this degree program.
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Environmental Science
This degree program will prepare you for a rewarding career in the natural sciences. You may also choose to pursue further studies at a four-year college or university.
Transportation
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Automotive Service Technology
Work on cars and light trucks side-by-side with expert instructors at our on-site lab to diagnose, repair and prevent mechanical issues. Both a degree and diploma option are available.
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Diesel Equipment Technology
Tools supplied to second-year students and four different degree and diploma tracks, including a sponsored degree, put this program a cut above.
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PowerSports Technology
Degree, diploma and certificate options all provide industry-recognized training in the service and repair of small engines for motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and watercraft.