North Hennepin Community College

Accounting, Management and Computer Information Systems

The Accounting, Management, and Computer Information Systems Certificate is designed to provide a foundation in the study of accounting, business, and computer information systems.

Accounting Skills

The Accounting Skills Certificate is for students to learn basic accounting, computer, and business communication skills to enter the workforce in an entry-level accounting position.

Accounting Technology

The Accounting Technology AAS program is designed for students interested in employment as a staff accountant, accounts payable specialist, accounts receivable specialist, payroll specialist, or general ledger accountant. The program features hands-on and hybrid learning.

Accounting Transfer Pathway

The Accounting Transfer Pathway Associate of Science degree is designed for students who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting.

American Sign Language

The purpose of the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate is to provide training for students who wish to learn basic American Sign Language and understand Deaf Culture. This certificate is appropriate for students who are planning to enter or are currently employed in all areas of customer relations. Students who complete this certificate will be in a position to use basic communication with colleagues or customers who are ASL users.

Application Programming

The Application Programming Certificate helps students to build and develop an understanding for designing, coding, testing, and debugging applications in various programming languages.

Art Transfer Pathway

The Art Transfer Pathways AFA prepares students to continue their studies in a baccalaureate art program. In addition to a general education core set of courses, students will take a Fine Arts core set of courses designed to transfer into B.F.A. and B.A. art programs at four year institutions.

Biology Transfer Pathway

Students who have completed Biology 1001 and 1002 under the previous NHCC course numbering system may substitute these courses for Biology 1101/1102.

Building Inspection Technology

The Building Inspection Technology Certificate is an accelerated certificate program that provides students with foundational knowledge to pursue a career in construction code enforcement or for existing professionals to upgrade their skills.

Business Communications and Technology Essentials

The Business Communications and Technology Essentials Certificate is for students who want to develop a combination of skills in business, communication, and technology.

Business Computer Systems and Management (A.A.S.)

The Business Computer Systems and Management program is designed for students interested in immediate employment or enhancing current career skills. The program is designed for students interested in a business management background with an opportunity to concentrate on utilizing the computer in managerial decision making. Careers exist in administration, management, sales, marketing, or technology departments of a business or organization.

Business Computer Systems and Management (A.S.)

The Associate of Science Degree in Business Computer Systems and Management is designed for students who after completion of this degree are interested in continued study in a baccalaureate degree program in a related field as well as for students who are interested in careers in computers, management, business, education, or training. This degree is also meant for students who wish to enhance their computer and management knowledge in today's business world to help further their career.

Business Principles

Business Transfer Pathway

The Business Transfer Pathway Associate of Science is designed for students who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree or a professional degree in business, management, marketing, education, or training.

Chemistry Transfer Pathway

The Chemistry Transfer Pathway Associate of Science degree is designed for students to work as a chemical lab assistant or who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Communication and Computers Skills

The Certificate in Communication and Computer Skills is designed to provide a foundation of skills in various forms of communication, including written, interpersonal, and digital.

Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

The Communication Studies Transfer Pathway Degree is designed to provide students a broad background in theory and skills development in the study of communication. This program will 1) prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Communication Studies and 2) prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of careers.

Computer Science Transfer Pathway

Construction Management

The Construction Management Certificate builds on the Construction Management AS degree and prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry.

Construction Management and Supervision

Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Construction Technology (A.A.S.)

Construction Technology (A.S.)

Corrections

The Corrections Certificate provides an introduction to various careers in the field of corrections.

Corrections

Creative Writing

Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway

The Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway AS provides students with the opportunity to directly transfer to a designated Criminal Justice bachelor's degree program at one of the seven Minnesota State universities. Students who transfer with this AS degree can enter with junior standing and may complete the bachelor's degree with an additional 60 credits.

Data Science

The Data Science AS gives students the skills to analyze, procure, store and process large amounts of data. The study of Data Science will have students dealing with data that comes from disparate sources in the modern context of the Internet, in various unstructured forms and across academic disciplines. The Data Science AS Degree will Transfer/Articulate to: Metropolitan State University for a Data Science BS Degree, which can be completed through NHCC's University Center.

Digital Knowledge Analysis

The Digital Knowledge Analysis Certificate is designed to provide a foundation in the study of digital knowledge analysis, incorporating computer information systems and computer science, to meet the growing need for business analysis using available digital software.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate is designed for participants to increase their knowledge and skills necessary to apply strategies for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their professional practices and personal lives.

Economics Transfer Pathway

The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in economics offers an excellent foundation and development of necessary critical thinking skills. Economics is the study of choices so these first two years will prepare students for in-depth analysis to come in the future. Students have two options within our program: business economics or graduate school preparation. Students will be prepared to continue their economic studies with a junior-level standing at a four-year university.

Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway

The Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete the Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Elementary Education degree bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State Universities.

Engineering Broad Field

English Language for Academic Purposes

English Transfer Pathway

The English Transfer Pathway AA offers students a powerful option: The opportunity to complete an AA 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 with junior-year status.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is for students exploring managing and/or owning their own business. Students learn the basics of building a strong business.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship program is designed for students interested in managing or buying a small business or franchise, and for students interested in starting a new business. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online.

Ethnic Studies

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

The Associate of Science in Exercise Science Transfer Pathway will examine the effects of exercise and physical activity on people in order to optimize their physical and mental health.This program focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and biophysics of human movement, and application to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Finance and Investments

The Finance and Investments Certificate covers the basic functions of finance: business finance, financial planning and investments for professional development and/or career exploration.

Finance Management

The Finance Management AAS degree program provides a background for entry-level positions in financial occupations.

Game Programming

The Game Programming Certificate provides students with an opportunity to learn how to create interactive computer games, including web-based games. The program is ideal for students who want to acquire skills needed for game design and programming.

Gender and Women's Studies Emphasis

Graphic Design

Health

The Associate of Science Degree in Health is a rewarding field for individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of others through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, healthy family functioning, and improving conditions that make it possible to live healthy lives. It is a vitally important field that is experiencing rapid growth and demand.

Health Sciences Broad Field

The Health Sciences Broad Field AS degree allows students to explore the health sciences field before transferring to complete a bachelor's degree. Through completing a variety of health sciences courses, students can explore their interests before deciding on area of focus for their bachelor's degree. The program is designed to transfer to a variety of bachelor's degree programs in related health career fields.

Human Services

Individualized Studies

The Individualized Studies AS degree is designed for working professionals who want to tailor their education to their career goals.

Internet Programming

The Internet Programming Certificate concentrates on the methodological and technical aspects of software design and programming. Students acquire expertise in software design, coding, and testing, in addition to essential knowledge of development methodology.

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Management

Management

The Management AAS degree is designed for students wanting a diversified business background with an opportunity to concentrate on specialized functions of management.

Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

Mass Communication Transfer Pathway

The Mass Communication AA at NHCC helps students develop knowledge and skills to participate in an ever-changing, multidisciplinary media environment. Our program emphasizes the core values of ethics, creativity, cultural diversity, socialization, and representation in the media and prepares students with the foundational skills to continue on to a 4-year degree or enter the workforce in a digital or social media position.

Mathematics Transfer Pathway

This transfer pathway specifically ensures that a student who successfully completes a Mathematics Transfer Pathway Degree AA can transfer the full degree into a parallel baccalaureate degree program in Mathematics at a Minnesota State University.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Microsoft Office Principles

Microsoft Office Specialist

Music

.Net Programming

The .NET Programming Certificate program is ideal for students who want to acquire skills needed for .NET programming, web programming, and web site development. .

Nursing

Nursing Mobility

Nutrition

The Nutrition Associates of Science is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's or post-baccalaureate degree in nutrition, food science, or other allied- health fields. Our program course work provides foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, math, writing, communication, cultural humility, and research – with an emphasis on nutrition and wellness. Nutrition is a contributing factor in bettering health and performance, as well as preventing and treating disease.

Object-Oriented Programming

The Object-Oriented Programming Certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and more advanced topics of object-oriented design and programming.

Outdoor and Environmental Leadership

Paralegal

The Paralegal Certificate program prepares students to assist lawyers and administrators of law-related occupations in providing efficient legal services to the public. The program of study includes law-related courses and legal specialty courses.

Paralegal

The paralegal courses are offered primarily in the evening. Courses prepare students for entry into a paralegal career and provide presently employed paralegals an opportunity to enhance their legal knowledge and skills. The Paralegal Program does not train graduates to provide legal services directly to the public. Any person who attempts to provide legal services directly to the public, but is not licensed to practice law, engages in the illegal and unauthorized practice of law.

Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

The Peace Officer / Public Safety Pathway AS offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an AS degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Peace Officer / Public Safety 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.

Personal Training

The Personal Training Certificate program prepares students to develop individualized exercise programs and provide knowledgeable information on weight loss, weight gain, muscle strengthening, and flexibility. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, personal training is the third-fastest growing occupation in the nation.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician certificate program will prepare students for an entry level career in healthcare and will provide foundational and transferable skills for students who wish to continue their education in medical laboratory, nursing, radiology and others. Accreditation through NAACLS will be sought.

Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway

The Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway AS awards students the opportunity to complete the AS degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Social Work bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. Students will complete the designated general education curriculum as well as Human Services courses designed to prepare students for the broad-based helping professions.

Project Management Essentials

Psychology Transfer Pathway

The Associate of Arts Psychology Transfer Pathway will introduce students to the key concepts, principles and overarching themes of psychology. Students will explore scientific inquiry and critical thinking to interpret psychological phenomena and tackle ethical and social responsibilities.

Public Administration

Sociology Transfer Pathway

The Sociology Transfer Pathway AA provides students with a powerful option: the opportunity to directly transfer to a designated Sociology bachelor's degree program at one of seven Minnesota State universities. Students who transfer with this AA degree can enter with junior standing and may complete the bachelor’s degree with an additional 60 credits.

Special Education Transfer Pathway

This transfer pathway specifically ensures that a student who successfully completes a Special Education Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) can transfer the entire completed degree into a designated parallel baccalaureate degree program in Special Education at one of the seven Minnesota State universities.

Theatre Transfer Pathway

Video Game Studies

The Video Game Studies Certificate centers on artistic design, visual narratives, communication skills, and critique of games, at both a personal and societal level.

Web Graphic Design, Programming, and E-Commerce

The Web Graphic Design and Programming and eCommerce Certificate is a broad-based introduction to designing and scripting small business marketing and commercial websites. Students learn the basic principles behind effective design and web programming, including uploading content to the Internet and the basics of e-commerce.

Written Communication Technologies

The Written Communication Technologies Certificate is for students who want to learn fundamental Excel, PowerPoint and Access skills, and advanced Word processing skills.