One College. Four Campuses. Online.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College serves almost 10,000 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)
Associate of Arts - 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. An AA degree is the door to a world of opportunities.
Computer Support Essentials - Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to multiple users, including technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. Employment of computer support specialists is expected to increase by 13 percent from 2006 to 2016. As technology continues to become more sophisticated, demand for these workers will continue to rise.
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.
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.
eCampus in the High School - eCampus in the High school (EHS) offers transfer and technical college courses for eligible high school juniors and seniors. EHS courses are built into students' daily schedules at their schools through the exciting world of online learning.
Billing Compliance Specialist - Every day, technology continues to alter the health care industry. Medical Administrative programs, such as Billing Compliance Specialist, 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!
Computer Programming - This program prepares students to design and develop computer hardware/software systems as well as design information management systems. It includes the study of languages, software design, science, and information flow and processing. Students study the design of mathematical and simulation models, and programs used for processing and retrieving information.
Human Resources - The Human Resources program prepares students to provide support for companies and individual employee in the area of human resources. Graduates may work in the areas of employee communications, employee data recordkeeping, employee and labor relations, and salary and benefit administration. Graduates can also transfer to some four-year colleges.
Business Entrepreneurship - The Business Entrepreneurship Program teaches students the skills and behaviors necessary to create their own path to success and work to make their dream a reality! Students will gain the confidence and skills to launch a new venture in an area of expertise, or to grow an existing business.
Program Highlights
Detroit Lakes
AS - Early Childhood & Paraprofessional Education - Early Childhood programs will prepare students to make a difference in the lives of young children from birth to eight. Coursework may be used to articulate to a four year institution for a teaching degree, or enter the profession as a paraprofessional, center-based assistant teacher, or home child care provider.
Fergus Falls
AAS - Practical 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).
Moorhead
Certificate - Fire Service Preparation - This certificate program provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain basic instruction in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. The program is designed to meet the minimum entry-level requirements for most fire departments around the country.
Wadena
Diploma - Construction Electricity - The Construction Electricity program is designed to prepare students to build, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems that provide heat, light, or power for residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The Industrial Maintenance emphasis provides additional training in programmable logic controllers, motor control, hydraulics/pneumatics and much more.
