One College. Four Campuses. Online.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College serves more than 6,500 students in credit courses each semester through more than 120 career and liberal arts programs at its four campuses located in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena, and online.
By partnering with our communities, the college also provides Custom Training Services and other responsive training programs.
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Online Programs (eCampus)
Computer Network Security - Because new information security threats continually stimulate demand for workers in this specialized field, job growth is expected to climb at a rate faster than average as compared to other occupations. M State's Computer Network Security program prepare students to enter the high-demand field of information technology networking and security.
Radiologic Technology - Are you interested in the medical field? In becoming an X-ray tech, M State offers an Associated of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology, both on site and on line. The online program is dedicated to foster an environment that allows students to learn online to become quality technologists.
Paralegal - Paralegals are defined as persons qualified to perform legal work in a variety of specialty areas such as real estate, probate, litigation and research, for which a lawyer is responsible. The online/onsite paralegal program prepares graduates to research statutory and case law, to analyze substantive legal problems, and interview clients.
AA Transfer Degree - The online Associate in Arts Degree emphasizes a broad, liberal arts education. It can be used to fulfill freshman-sophomore general education requirements in all the state universities in Minnesota and at several colleges within the University of Minnesota.
Web Development - There is a high demand for individuals with a working knowledge of Web-related technologies and languages. M State's Web Development graduates offer employers creative, technical, and customer service skills needed to develop and maintain customer-friendly interactive web sites.
Medical Transcription - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Transcription, provide students with hands-on education to manage a wide variety of administrative duties for a wide range of health care-related organizations. Enroll to become a highly-trained health care staff member today!
Cisco Networking - The Cisco Networking at M State prepares graduates to design and install secure network systems, monitor network traffic, and maintain computer network hardware and software. Areas of study include Cisco and Microsoft Networking. The online Cisco courses require Saturday lab days held on the DL campus.
Nursing - The Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, either as a professional nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN). Students may pursue a Diploma, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Practical Nursing (AAS), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Medical Coding & Insurance - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Medical Coding & Insurance, provide students with hands-on education to manage a wide variety of administrative duties for a wide range of health care-related organizations. Enroll to become a highly-trained health care staff member today!
Program Highlights
Detroit Lakes
AAS - Architectural Technology - Join the dynamic world of Architectural Technology!
This exciting program enables students to gain competencies in drafting practices, blueprint reading, computer graphics, construction materials, building codes, estimating, and various design concepts.
Utilizing current architectural design software, graduates leave with a sense of confidence necessary to gain employment in this field.
Fergus Falls
AS - Biological Sciences - The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biological Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree designed for students interested in cell biology, bioengineering, genetics, microbiology, environmental science, fish and wildlife management, or forestry.
This degree is also well-suited for students intending to pursue careers in human or veterinary medicine.
Moorhead
Diploma - Culinary Arts - The Culinary Arts program prepares students for careers in the growing culinary and hospitality occupations.
Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program receive "hands-on" skills and practical lab training paired with traditional academic culinary courses that are closely aligned with industry needs.
Wadena
Diploma - Massage Therapy - Massage Therapists specialize in professional massage treatments designed to support the health and well-being of clients.
Massage also assists clients in the recovery of physical ailments and reduces the ill-effects of stress. Students learn the techniques to perform effective massage treatments, as well as the theory behind delivering professional massage.




