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
(+) Billing Compliance Specialist Billing compliance specialists supervise medical coders, audit medical records and provide feedback on appropriate code selection to physicians and coding staff. They are responsible for ensuring that government and third-party (insurance companies) guidelines are followed and writing compliance plans and associated procedures. ... Read more »					E	Certificate
(+) Business The Business AS degree is a flexible degree that is designed for students who want to continue their education or enter the workforce in a business related career. This degree is 60 credits in length, including 30 semester credits in general education from six of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and 30 technical credits. Students completing this degree may further advance th ... Read more »		F	M		E	AS
(+) 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
(+) Computer And Network Technology This major provides the support skills needed to assist computer users in a small business environment and to install and monitor local networks. Skill development covers introduction to microcomputer and data communications technology, network operating systems, and the related software applications. Hardware skills include working concepts of selection, configuration, and operation of microcom ... 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
(+) Computer Network Security 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
(+) Computer Programming This program provides the programming skills needed in computer application development, database management, computer systems, operations and data communications. Students learn to design, write, code, document, and implement computer programs for various computer platforms. They learn at least one minicomputer operating system, one command level language, one database management system, and p ... Read more »			M		E	AAS
(+) Computer Support Essentials This major provides the support skills needed to assist computer users in a business environment and to install and administer local and wide area networks. Skill development covers microcomputer and data communications technology, network operating systems, and the related software applications. Hardware skills include selection, configuration, and operation of microcomputer central processing un ... Read more »	D				E	Certificate
(+) Health Information Technology The Health Information Technician is an important member of the healthcare team, who secures, analyzes, integrates, and manages health information for patient care, reimbursement, planning, marketing, legal aspects, and research. This information steers the healthcare industry. The program is designed to combine the general education courses with the technical courses for a well-rounded and fu ... Read more »					E	AAS
(+) Human Resources Human Resources programs prepare students to provide support to companies, and to individual employees, in the area of human resources. AAS and AS graduates may assume duties in the following areas: communication with employees, employee data recordkeeping, policies and administration, employee and labor relations, employment process, training and development, wage and salary, and benefit admini ... Read more »			M		E	AAS, AS
(+) Legal Administrative Assistant This major is designed to prepare students for employment as legal administrative secretaries or assistants. Responsibilities in the law firm may include processing incoming and outgoing mail, communicating through electronic mail, scheduling, keyboarding court and non-court documents and forms, transcribing court and non-court documents and forms, filing and retrieving records, and monitoring the ... Read more »					E	AAS
(+) Legal Secretary Technology This major prepares students for employment as legal secretaries. This major requires excellent computer and/or keyboarding skills; ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. ... Read more »					E	Diploma
(+) 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. ... Read more »			M	W	E	AAS
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) 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
(+) Nursing The LPN to Associate Degree RN mobility option is designed for LPNs seeking to become registered nurses. This option is offered on all four MSCTC campuses. Accepted students take a two-credit Role Transition course in the summer and then join the Generic Associate Degree nursing students in the second year of the nursing program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to prepare regis ... Read more »	D	F	M	W	E	AAS, AS, Diploma
(+) Paralegal This program prepares graduates for work under the supervision of an attorney with a focus on real estate, estate planning and probate and in a variety of other legal specialty areas, such as civil litigation and family law. Students will study theory as it applies to the law; research statutes, case law and court rules; and prepare legal documents. The student will also learn to analyze procedura ... Read more »	D				E	AAS
(+) 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
(+) Radiologic Technology The Radiologic Technology program prepares individuals to perform various radiologic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist instructs and positions patients, manipulates radiographic equipment, adjusts exposure factors, provides radiation protection for patient and self, develops radiographic images, evaluates the quality of finished radiographs, and carries out activities associated with quality ... Read more »	D				E	AAS
(+) Web Development Web Development provides students with the opportunity to use both creative and technical skills. Students in the Web Development program will learn to develop and maintain customer-friendly interactive web sites using the most sophisticated tools currently available. Students will gain a strong understanding, appreciation and practical knowledge of the processes involved in building a successf ... Read more »	D				E	AAS, Certificate, Diploma