Minnesota North College

Accounting Transfer Pathway

The Accounting Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Accounting bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Addiction Studies

This certificate is intended for those students who have completed a bachelor's degree and are seeking licensure for Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor (LADC) through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. This program is designed to provide students an understanding of addictions and chemical use and substance use disorders on individuals, families, and society.

Addiction Studies

This certificate is intended for those students who have completed a bachelor's degree and are seeking licensure for Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor (LADC) through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. This program is designed to provide students an understanding of addictions and chemical use and substance use disorders on individuals, families, and society.

Addiction Studies - Tribal ADC 1

This certificate is intended for those students who plan to obtain employment as an UMICAD Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (ADC 1) with behavioral health units on Tribal Reservations in Minnesota. This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of addictions and chemical use and substance use disorders on individuals, families, and society.

Applied Psychology/Human Services

The Applied Psychology/Human Services program is one of a kind in MN! It was designed to provide a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for students who are interested in going into a variety of human service- related fields (e.g., psychology, social work, case management, corrections, chemical dependency counseling).

Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

The Arboriculture and Urban Forestry certificate will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of tree care, management, and preservation within urban settings. Students will learn about the vital role trees play in enhancing urban environments, improving air quality, reducing heat islands, and promoting biodiversity.

Art Transfer Pathway

The Art Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Art bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Associate of Arts (AA)

The Associate of Arts (AA) is a 60 college-level credit degree designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions. Students who complete the AA degree will also have met the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements. The MnTC is complete when the specific requirements for each Goal Area are met and a minimum of 40 credits from within the MnTC course list is earned. A 2.00 GPA is required for both the MnTC and AA degree.

Automotive Technician

The Automotive Technician program combines classroom study and practical hands-on application, to provide students with the essential skills needed to determine and make the appropriate repairs on today's vehicles.

Backcountry Guide

The Backcountry Certificate consists of sixteen credits of outdoor leadership, parks and recreation, wilderness management, outdoor physical education, biology, and emergency services/rescue courses. The certificate is designed to give students academic and technical knowledge related to the field of guiding trips, excursions, and recreational activities in a backcountry or wilderness setting.

Biology Transfer Pathway

The Biology Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Biology bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Business Operations and Management

The Business Operations and Management program will give students the skills and knowledge to be proficient in the latest business software applications, business concepts and operations. Students will learn presentation, problem-solving, customer service, and team-building skills that are vital in today's workplace.

Business Operations and Management

The Business Operations and Management program will give students the skills and knowledge to be proficient in the latest business software applications, business concepts and operations. Students will learn presentation, problem-solving, customer service, and team-building skills that are vital in today's workplace.

Business Transfer Pathway

The Business Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Business bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Child Development

The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of childcare by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of childcare providers. The program has been developed to address the six national competency goals and standards required for the National CDC. Candidates can receive their CDC in any of the following three areas: Center-Based Preschool Setting, Center-Based Infant/Toddler Setting, and Family Child Care Setting.

Child Development

The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of childcare by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of childcare providers. The program has been developed to address the six national competency goals and standards required for the National CDC. Candidates can receive their CDC in any of the following three areas: Center-Based Preschool Setting, Center-Based Infant/Toddler Setting, and Family Child Care Setting.

Cisco Network Technician

The CISCO Network Technician program provides comprehensive, project-based training in computer network design, set-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and administration. Students participate in hands- on projects which provide experimental learning, while preparing for the CISCO certification exam. This exam, given at the completion of two semesters, determines if the student is fully qualified to work as a CISCO Certified Network Associate.

Class Act Pre-Education

Class Act is a specialized teacher preparation program that is one of a kind in northern Minnesota. The coursework, the learning environment, the adventures, and the curriculum are specifically designed for educators. Students experience hands-on, real-life experiential learning at its best in classroom labs and via a specially designed curriculum for education majors. You'll become an educator in a totally new way that prepares you to teach in the 21st Century.

Coaching

The Coaching Certificate program prepares students to be a head varsity coach in the Minnesota public school system and meets Minnesota State High School League requirements per Minnesota Statute Section 122A.33 Subdivision 1 License and Degree Exemption for Head Coach. While this coaching certification may or may not be a requirement for head coaching in other states it is strongly recommended. This certification complements any degree, especially those within the field of education.

Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

The Communication Studies Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Communication Studies bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Community Paramedic

A Community Paramedic (CP) is an advanced paramedic that works to increase access to primary and preventive care and decrease use of emergency departments, which in turn decreases health care costs. Among other things, CPs may play a key role in providing follow–up services after a hospital discharge to prevent hospital readmission.

Construction Management and Supervision (A.A.S.)

The Associate in Science degree in Construction Management is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate or a professional degree in construction management as well as students preparing for career entry positions. This program will prepare students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry.

Construction Management and Supervision (A.S.)

The Associate in Science degree in Construction Management is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate or a professional degree in construction management as well as students preparing for career entry positions. This program will prepare students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry.

Criminal Justice - Police Science

The Criminal Justice-Police Science AS degree program prepares students for a career in criminal justice and law enforcement, and it meets the academic requirements of the Professional Peace Officer Education Program (PPOE) established by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

Culinary Arts

Students in the Culinary Arts program will implement basic food production techniques necessary in the food service industry, including basic food handling, safety techniques, food production and food production skills.

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant program is a nationally accredited course which prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of dental assisting. Within nine months, students learn a variety of skills required of a chairside assistant, laboratory technician, and dental receptionist. Students master the skills of polishing teeth, applying fluoride, taking impressions, placing and removing rubber dams, and taking x-rays during school clinic sessions.

Diesel Mechanics and Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Heavy equipment mechanics repair all parts of large trucks, buses, construction, and earth moving equipment. They inspect, test and repair heavy equipment systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical. Students in the Diesel Mechanics program develop the skills to troubleshoot and repair a Diesel engine through our hands-on learning approach. MNC's Diesel and Heavy Equipment program provides a modern equipped diesel shop including a simulation lab.

Diesel Mechanics and Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Heavy equipment mechanics repair all parts of large trucks, buses, construction, and earth moving equipment. They inspect, test and repair heavy equipment systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical. Students in the Diesel Mechanics program develop the skills to troubleshoot and repair a Diesel engine through our hands-on learning approach. MNC's Diesel and Heavy Equipment program provides a modern equipped diesel shop including a simulation lab.

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education AAS Degree prepares students for employment in an Early Childhood setting. Students will obtain the educational background and practical experience necessary to provide young children (birth to age eight) of varying abilities with developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway

The Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Early Childhood bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Economics Transfer Pathway

The Economics Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Economics bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Electrical Controls and Maintenance

The Electrical Controls and Maintenance program provides training in the areas of electrical Maintenance, industrial electronics, process control, instrumentation, fluid power, electrical-mechanical systems, and integrated computer control. The first semester of the program focuses on the fundamentals of electrical/electronic theory in lecture and practical applications performed in lab exercises.

Electrical Controls and Maintenance

The Electrical Controls and Maintenance program provides training in the areas of electrical Maintenance, industrial electronics, process control, instrumentation, fluid power, electrical-mechanical systems, and integrated computer control. The first semester of the program focuses on the fundamentals of electrical/electronic theory in lecture and practical applications performed in lab exercises.

Electrical Maintenance and Construction

The Electrical Maintenance program is unique in that it covers an array of employment opportunities in the electrical field. Electrical maintenance workers understand electrical theory in its many diverse applications from residential and commercial construction and maintenance to heavy industrial power and control installations.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The Emergency Medical Services program trains participants to be part of the nation's Emergency Medical System. Areas of study include scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical trauma situations. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification requires hospital and ambulance time, skill test competencies, 70% passing scores on all sections of the National Registry Exam, and fee payments.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMT/Paramedics are trained to provide medical care to people who have suffered from an illness or an injury outside of the hospital setting. EMTs and Paramedics work under protocols approved by a physician medical director to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies and transport patients to definitive medical care. EMTs provide basic life support, and EMT/Paramedics provide advanced life support.

Engineering

Minnesota North College* features the most comprehensive two-year engineering program in the state. This nationally recognized program provides the first full two years of engineering coursework in an engaging, project-based learning environment. Students completing the program graduate with an AS Degree in Engineering and are prepared for a seamless transfer to their chosen university.

English Transfer Pathway

The English Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated English bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial studies prepare individuals to perform development, marketing, and management functions associated with owning and operating a business. (MN North) has special focus on business plan development and applied entrepreneurial activities that can be tailored to students' entrepreneurial goals. We recommend that students counsel with program faculty to determine the combination of elective courses that will best meet their goals.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science AS at Vermilion includes the broad range of science and mathematics courses necessary to ensure that students are well-prepared for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies program is designed to provide individuals with a foundation in both natural and social sciences in preparation for advanced coursework in a variety of environmental majors at the university level.

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

The Exercise Science Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Exercise Science bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Fireline Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The Fireline Emergency Medical Technician Certificate trains participants to be part of the nation's Incident Management Team focused in the Emergency Medical Services System. Successful students in this certificate will have the skills necessary to seek employment as Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in State and National Fire and Incident Management Systems.

Fisheries and Wildlife Management

The Fisheries and Wildlife Management AS is designed as a transfer program with a strong component of field based courses early in the academic schedule, preparing students to be wildlife managers and biologists. Courses included focus on basic field skills, knowledge of plant communities, wildlife species habitat requirements, and biological and ecological concepts.

Fitness Specialist

The Fitness Specialist Certificate will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to enhance employment prospects in the health and fitness business, sports and leisure industry, coaching, and associated fields. The Certificate is a great addition to the Associate Degree.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional

Minnesota North College is committed to meeting the needs of the local and regional community, and offers a fully online, 16-credit Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate. The program utilizes Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS software, a world leader in GIS development and applications. GIS is a vital tool that can be applied to a diverse range of employment opportunities, and its application is well integrated at all levels of government.

Geography/Geographic Information System (GIS)

The Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) AS degree program is designed to provide individuals with a background in geography, spatial processes, mapping techniques, and the ability to manage and utilize geographic information as a planning and decision-making tool.

Graphic Design and Visual Communications

Behind the evening newscast, your favorite YouTube channel, and every great print ad, poster, illustration, and photograph is extensive technical knowledge mixed in with a fair amount of creativity. The Graphic Design and Visual Communications program prepares students for a multitude of career options in visual storytelling. Here, you will start the creative career you have always dreamed of, or never knew you could pursue, while staying close to home and saving yourself a ton of money.

Graphic Design and Visual Communications

Behind the evening newscast, your favorite YouTube channel, and every great print ad, poster, illustration, and photograph is extensive technical knowledge mixed in with a fair amount of creativity. The Graphic Design and Visual Communications program prepares students for a multitude of career options in visual storytelling. Here, you will start the creative career you have always dreamed of, or never knew you could pursue, while staying close to home and saving yourself a ton of money.

Health Sciences Broad Field

This program provides students a broad base of general education coursework relevant to the field of health sciences, in preparation to transfer to a broad array of health sciences majors at a college or university. This degree program is designed to fulfill health science baccalaureate requirements at all MnSCU system universities offering related degrees.

Heating and Cooling Technician

The HCT Program prepares graduates for careers as mechanics in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Students train to install, troubleshoot, and maintain residential and light commercial heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment.

History Transfer Pathway

The History Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated History bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Human Services Generalist

The Human Services Generalist AAS program is designed to provide the training appropriate for beginning employment in a human services occupation. At the Mesabi Range campus, this program provides students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for culturally sensitive human services practice.

Indigenous Studies

The Indigenous Studies program at Minnesota North College promotes the understanding of tribal culture and builds students' knowledge of American Indian literature, art, history, and philosophy. The curriculum includes the study of traditional cultural values, tribal language, tribal social structures, social and intellectual relations between Indians and Whites, and a history of the interactions between tribal nations and the federal government.

Industrial Mechanical Technology

Industrial Mechanical Technology, also known as millwright or maintenance mechanics, is a two-year program where students learn safety, measurements, troubleshooting, repair procedures and the use of hand and power tools. The program also covers hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, pumps, conveyors, bearings, and welding.

IT Networking and Security

This program prepares students to understand, recommend, operate, install, test, modify and repair software and equipment. Concentration is on board level work with hardware, software, applications, security, and networking. Such graduates are often placed in entry level IT positions within numerous industries.

IT Networking and Security

This program prepares students to understand, recommend, operate, install, test, modify and repair software and equipment. Concentration is on board level work with hardware, software, applications, security, and networking. Such graduates are often placed in entry level IT positions within numerous industries.

Land Surveying

The Land Surveying Certificate combines 23 credits in the area of mathematics, field skills, land surveying, GIS, AutoCAD, and an internship in the surveying profession. The certificate does not replace an Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying for employment, but is designed as a sub-credential certificate of the Land Surveying AS.

Land Surveying

The Land Surveying Certificate combines 23 credits in the area of mathematics, field skills, land surveying, GIS, AutoCAD, and an internship in the surveying profession. The certificate does not replace an Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying for employment, but is designed as a sub-credential certificate of the Land Surveying AS.

Mathematics Transfer Pathway

The Mathematics Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Mathematics bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Medical Coding and Scribing

The Medical Coding and Scribing Program is a diploma program designed to provide entry-level personnel with the necessary skills to perform abstracting and coding of medical records as well as real-time recording of patient-doctor interaction.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technology is a profession which combines the challenges and rewards of both medicine and science. A medical laboratory technician performs a wide range of laboratory tests including microscopic examination of blood, identification of bacteria and viruses and other laboratory testing that can lead to the diagnosis of diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, and cancer.

Mental Health Practitioner

This 30-credit certificate is designed to provide a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for the student interested in becoming a highly qualified mental health practitioner who is prepared to work in a variety of settings. The certificate offers students a transformative experience that emphasizes the application of learning and direct field experience.

Natural Resources

The Natural Resources AAS degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills to be proficient in the technical aspects of management and protection of forest resources. Graduates will successfully perform as natural resource technicians using a science-based approach, with an understanding of social, economic, and environmental issues within the natural resources field.

Natural Resources Technology - Forestry/Wildlife

The Natural Resource Technology (NRT)-Forestry /Wildlife AAS degree program is designed to qualify graduates for positions at the technical level in forestry, wildlife, and other related natural resource disciplines. The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters with core content emphasizing the skills necessary to be a forestry technician.

Nursing

Minnesota North College offers an Associate in Science Degree in nursing. Traditional students and advance standing LPNs are accepted. Clinical experiences are provided in area community hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other community-based health care agencies.

Nursing Assistant

The program prepares students for jobs in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, semi- independent living facilities, hospitals, group homes, and home care agencies. Responsibilities include skills in personal care, positioning, transferring, vital signs, and documentation. The 4-credit course consists of lecture, lab, text work, group activities, and hands-on clinical in a long-term care setting and/or supervised lab practical.

Outdoor Leadership

The Outdoor Leadership Certificate consists of the thirty core credits of outdoor leadership, parks and recreation, and emergency services/rescue courses contained in the Outdoor Leadership AS degree program. Designed to give students academic and technical knowledge related to the field of Outdoor Leadership, it recognizes the specialization related to subjects within that field.

Outdoor Leadership

The Outdoor Leadership Certificate consists of the thirty core credits of outdoor leadership, parks and recreation, and emergency services/rescue courses contained in the Outdoor Leadership AS degree program. Designed to give students academic and technical knowledge related to the field of Outdoor Leadership, it recognizes the specialization related to subjects within that field.

Outdoor Leadership Professional

The AAS degree in Outdoor Leadership gives students a solid and broad foundation in the field. Outdoor Leadership Professionals need a strong technical outdoor skill-set and broad understanding of a wide range of potential participants in their programs. This degree option delivers both. Students spend purposeful time developing and honing outdoor skills such as paddling, rock climbing, winter camping, backpacking, wilderness medicine, backcountry travel, and Leave No Trace ethics.

Outdoor Recreation Therapy

In today's world there are an increasing number of people who enjoy outdoor pursuits. People with disabilities are among the population of more active and engaged outdoor recreationists. The Outdoor Recreation Therapy AS degree program provides students with a rewarding education and skill-set to serve the disabled community in an outdoor recreation context. Students will learn to work with and understand adaptive techniques for people experiencing various disabilities.

Paramedic

EMT/Paramedics are trained to provide medical care to people who have suffered from an illness or an injury outside of the hospital setting. EMTs and Paramedics work under protocols approved by a physician medical director to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies and transport patients to definitive medical care. EMTs provide basic life support, and EMT/Paramedics provide advanced life support.

Paramedic

EMT/Paramedics are trained to provide medical care to people who have suffered from an illness or an injury outside of the hospital setting. EMTs and Paramedics work under protocols approved by a physician medical director to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies and transport patients to definitive medical care. EMTs provide basic life support, and EMT/Paramedics provide advanced life support.

Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy

The Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) is a certificate program designed for students who have already earned an associate or bachelor's degree. Graduates of Minnesota North College's Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement AAS. and Criminal Justice-Police Science AS degree programs may apply to enroll in this certificate program the fall semester following graduation.

Peace Officer Education

This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

The Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Peace Officer/Public Safety bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Peace Officer Skills

This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Peace Officer Training

This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program provides carefully selected course instruction (lectures, demonstrations, discussions, computers, etc.) in a face-to-face or web-enhanced delivery and clinical practice (at community health care facilities) which enables the student to meet the basic needs of patients and function as a practical nurse.

Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway

The Pre-Social Work Pathway AS provides students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Social Work bachelors degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Psychology Transfer Pathway

The Psychology Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Psychology bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Sociology Transfer Pathway

The Sociology Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science/Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Sociology bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.

Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technology program is academically rigorous, and it takes a highly motivated individual to succeed. Students must have better than average ability to master a sizeable course load of scientific and medical material in a relatively short time. In order for a student to be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) the student must graduate from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program.

Water Operations

The Water Operations diploma is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions with the potential and skills to advance to supervisory and management positions in water operations, wastewater treatment, environmental laboratory work, equipment maintenance, public health work, and environmental engineering technical work.

Water Quality Science

The Water Quality Science program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions with the potential and skills to advance to supervisory and management positions in water operations, wastewater treatment, environmental laboratory work, equipment maintenance, public health work, and environmental engineering technical work. Upon completion of this degree program, students are eligible to take the Minnesota Class D Water and Wastewater Operators license examination.

Watershed Science

The Watershed Science AS degree program is designed to prepare students for positions in field data collections, analysis, groundwater sampling, streamflow monitoring, and laboratory analysis. Graduates may elect to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree. Optional field experience in the form of the Water Resources Internship and elected between the first and second year, is strongly recommended to demonstrate work potential and enhance employability.

Welding

The Welding Certificate program provides students with welding and fabrication techniques.

Welding

The Welding Certificate program provides students with welding and fabrication techniques.

Wilderness and Park Management

The AAS degree in Wilderness and Park Management is designed to provide the academic and experiential background to qualify students for entry level positions in the management of protected lands. The curriculum addresses the history, attitudes, philosophy, legal foundations, and ecosystem and human benefits of protected lands in the United States and beyond.

Wilderness Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The Wilderness Emergency Medical Services program trains participants to be part of the nation's Emergency Medical System. A wilderness emphasis is placed on the following areas of study: scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations.

Wildland Firefighting

The Wildland Firefighting Diploma consists of seven National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) courses taught by certified instructors, and supporting Natural Resource courses. The goal of the diploma is to provide students with the necessary background to become wildland firefighters, while also building Natural Resource skills to help secure employment during non-fire periods.

Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement

The Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement AAS degree program prepares students for several career tracks in natural resources law enforcement, and it meets the academic requirements of the Professional Peace Officer Education Program (PPOE) established by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

Wildlife Ecology

The Wildlife Ecology Certificate recognizes specialization in subjects related to wildlife resources. It is a combination of twenty-five credits in wildlife management and ecology. Students can choose from a variety of courses specific to the ecology of the Superior National Forest.