St Cloud Technical and Community College

Accounting

The Accounting Careers diploma prepares students for a variety of accounting positions in public accounting, private industry, and governmental and non-profit organizations. Accounting Careers emphasizes financial analysis, decision making, and ethical behavior and reporting practices. Students will gain experience working with calculators, computers, and the latest computer software. This program will prepare students as accountants for both private and public accounting.

Accounting

The Accounting AAS Degree offers students a diverse in-depth accounting and business curriculum. The program prepares students to be successful in a variety of accounting careers and for advancement in their current positions. Graduates will learn to be critical thinkers and decision makers who have been taught the most up-to-date accounting practices.

Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk diploma prepares students for long term office positions in bookkeeping and accounting. An accounting clerk maintains accounting records, posts details of business transactions, reconciles bank statements, prepares vouchers and invoices, and assists management with other accounting duties. The general education courses may transfer and are part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The general studies courses are technically focused and not designed for transfer.

Advanced Farm Business Management

The Farm Business Management Program is concerned with the economic principles and agricultural practices used in making decisions about alternative ways of using land, labor, capital and management ability to make a profit in farming. Information about farm business relationships, legal aspects of estate planning, partnerships, trusts, and business transfers from older to younger farmers is available when needed.

Agriculture Commodities Marketing

The Commodities Marketing for Farm Business Management Certificate will provide the education necessary to develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills to market farm commodities. Specific skills include learning the individual marketing options available for producers to market their commodities. Students will also learn how to calculate an accurate cost of production for use in an individualized marketing plan.

Applications Of Farm Business Management

The Farm certificate program is designed to provide instruction that will expand on the foundation for financial management which was learned in the Essentials of Farm Business Management certificate. Students in this program will use accounting skills to record and evaluate data related to the profitability and longevity of their business. Education is primarily delivered in an individualized setting at the student's business, or the students preferred location.

Architectural Construction Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and light commercial construction industry. The objective of the program is to give students a well-rounded, basic construction background, along with CAD (computer aided drafting) skills. Construction technology, materials, design, blueprint reading and estimating are studied in addition to drafting techniques.

Architectural Construction Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and light commercial construction industry. The objective of the program is to give students a well-rounded, basic construction background, along with CAD (computer aided drafting) skills. Construction technology, materials, design, blueprint reading and estimating are studied in addition to drafting techniques.

Auto Body Collision Technician

The Auto Body Collision Repair program is designed to meet the needs of today's high-tech and fast-paced Collision industry. The core of the program relies on fundamental repair skills, such as metal straightening, body filler application and sanding of different substrates. Students gain experience on both mild and high strength steel welding using MIG welding standards set by the industry. Students use computers to write estimates, diagnose frame and unibody damage and mix paint.

Automotive Service Technician

Today's cars and light trucks are amazing modern marvels. The standard for these automobiles is to deliver unbelievably high performance, fuel economy, aerodynamic styling, navigation, radar alert, parking assist, video, stereo, FV Hybrid, telecommunications and safety features -- but next to zero emissions. And that's not even taking into consideration hybrids or electric vehicles. Virtually every system on today's vehicles is electronically controlled by computers.

Automotive Service Technician

Today's cars and light trucks are amazing modern marvels. The standard for these automobiles is to deliver unbelievably high performance, fuel economy, aerodynamic styling, navigation, radar alert, parking assist, video, stereo, FV Hybrid, telecommunications and safety features -- but next to zero emissions. And that's not even taking into consideration hybrids or electric vehicles. Virtually every system on today's vehicles is electronically controlled by computers.

Biology Transfer Pathway

The Biology Transfer Pathway AS degree offers students an opportunity to complete an associate degree that fully transfers to a Biology bachelor's degree program at any one of seven universities within the Minnesota State system* that offers the major. The entire curriculum has been carefully designed to meet designated bachelor's degree program requirements for transfer students planning initial study at one of the 30 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State that offers the pathway.

Business Management

The business world today is facing rapid changes, creating an increased demand for well-trained professionals to fill position in many areas of the public, private and non-profit sectors. The Business Management AAS Degree builds a strong foundation in business topics, designed for students who want to enter the workforce or advance in their careers. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in leadership, decision-making, critical thinking, planning and entrepreneurship.

Business Transfer Pathway

A degree in Business builds a strong foundation in general business topics and gives you the ability to choose to concentrate in accounting, finance, sales, management, or marketing. Each elective area focuses your practical knowledge in your field of study and provides opportunities to apply these skills in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in decision-making, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, project management and problem-solving.

Cardiovascular Technology

The demands of the Cardiovascular Technologist require a working knowledge of detailed anatomy, physiology and pathology of the heart, coronary arteries, and cardiac vascular function. Cardiovascular students acquire the skills to assist cardiologists in performing diagnostic, interventional, angioplasty and stent placement procedures; measure cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, and intra-cardiac pressure measurements.

Carpentry

The Carpentry Program is designed to prepare students to enter the construction industry as skilled tradespeople. The building construction industry is one of the largest industries in America today. With the increasing population and need for more housing, urban redevelopment, commercial and industrial buildings and facilities to improve the environment, the skills of a well-trained carpenter are in demand.

CNC Machinist

The CNC Machinist program prepares learners to enter the workforce as skilled machinists. They will be capable of basic programming of CNC machining centers by hand or with CAM. They will have skills to set-up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC turning centers, CNC milling centers and Swiss machines.

CNC Operations

The CNC Operation Certificate prepares learners to enter the workforce as skilled CNC operators. They will have skills to operate mills, lathes, CNC turning centers and CNC milling centers.

CNC Set-Up

The CNC Set-Up Certificate prepares learners to enter the workforce as skilled set-up/operators. They will have skills to set-up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC turning and milling centers.

Coaching

The Coaching Certificate meets the requirements of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Statute 122A.33, which dictates the minimum coaching education necessary to be a head coach at the high school level. The Coaching Certificate also meets requirements and recommendations of many school districts and youth sports organizations to coach at any level.

Computer Programming

Technology and the Internet have become an integral part of daily life. Students will receive extensive exposure to programming methodologies, web development, database design, and mobile development. Programming students will design and write programs for cloud, mobile, and front and back-end applications. Students will develop skills critical to the field and learn to follow system documentation, unit test, and make necessary modifications to achieve desired program output.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Diploma offers students extensive hands-on cooking experience while including a broad range of liberal arts and management courses to provide students the skills needed to succeed in the complex food service world. The program embraces a wide range of cuisines and cultures, which expose students to a variety of cooking techniques, recipes, and ingredients that satisfy today's consumers.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts AAS Degree offers students extensive hands-on cooking experience while including a broad range of liberal arts and management courses to provide students the skills needed to succeed in the complex food service world. The program embraces a wide range of cuisines and cultures which expose students to a variety of cooking techniques, recipes, and ingredients that satisfy today's consumers.

Current Issues In Farm Business Management

The Current Issues Certificate Program is designed to further develop student skills in farm business management as they relate to the many variables affecting the operation. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farming operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their business and personal needs.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity major combines the Information Technology foundation and focused cybersecurity skills and knowledge to develop entry-level security specialists. The curriculum includes planning and implementing security measures to protect computer networks and information. Hands-on coursework includes incident response, forensic examination of hardware and networks, system hardening, and offensive security methodologies.

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant diploma is designed to provide an opportunity for students to acquire background knowledge and develop specialized skills for gaining employment in the dental profession.

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant Program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to acquire background knowledge and develop specialized skills for gaining employment in the dental profession.

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Program provides the students with academic and clinical opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to become a dental hygiene professional. A dental hygienist is a member of the dental team who provides direct care to patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Generalist

The Sonography Program provides students with academic study, laboratory and clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students receive comprehensive training and experience performing scanning procedures in abdominal, superficial structures, gynecological, obstetrical, and vascular ultrasound. Students are affiliated with health-care facilities during the clinical ultrasound internship courses.

Early Childhood Education

Learning to care for and educate children, youth and families is important to students in the Early Childhood Education certificate program. In an online format in the summer semester and a hybrid format during the fall/spring semesters, students will gain valuable information, insight and networking opportunities related to early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education

Learning to care for and educate children, youth and families is important to students in the Early Childhood Education program (formerly known as Child, Adult Care and Education/Paraprofessional Educator). In a non-lecture-based format, students enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience and gain valuable information, insight and networking opportunities related to early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education

Students will enjoy learning to care for and educate children, youth and families is important to students in the Early Childhood Education program (formerly known as Child, Adult Care and Education/Paraprofessional Educator). Students will enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience and gain valuable information, insight and networking opportunities related to early childhood education.

Electrical Construction Technology

The Electrical Construction Technology Program prepares students for a career as an electrician. The program begins with basic principles and progresses to more technical information. The early part of the program includes D.C. theory, related math, National Electrical Code, shop skills and safety. Students will learn to apply knowledge to actual projects in the shop or mock-ups. Students will receive training in A.C. and D.C.

Electrical Construction Technology

The Electrical Construction Technology Program prepares students for a career as an electrician. The program begins with basic principles and progresses to more technical information. The early part of the program includes D.C. theory, related math, National Electrical Code, shop skills and safety. Students will learn to apply knowledge to actual projects in the shop or mock-ups. Students will receive training in A.C. and D.C.

Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway

In carefully designed education core courses, students will learn about the role of a teacher in the K-6 educational system, how students learn, strategies for facilitating learning, and creating culturally relevant classrooms. Students will have classroom field experience and learn the foundations of teaching and learning.

Emergency Medical Technician

This certificate program instructs students to meet and exceed standard knowledge needed to be a valid Emergency Medical Technician. The curriculum includes skills necessary for a student to provide entry level emergency medical care, life support, and ambulance service.

Environmental Science

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary academic field of study that deals with the interactions of physical, chemical, and biological processes in the ecosystems. SCTCC offers an AS Degree in Environmental Science which provides an excellent foundation and the skills to prepare students for a four-year degree. The program provides an understanding of natural resource and the human impact on ecological processes.

Essentials Of Farm Business Management

The Farm Certificate program is designed to provide instruction that will help to build a foundation for successful financial management of the farm business. Students in this program will use basic accounting practices and goal setting to provide bench marking information and a direction for the business. Education is primarily delivered in an individualized setting at the student's business, or the students preferred location.

Finance

The Finance Program will prepare students for career opportunities in the Finance industry. Preparing students for a diverse employment market, courses cover a variety of business-related areas including investment analysis, portfolio management, financial statement analysis, personal finance, financial laws and regulations, consumer lending, insurance, risk management, accounting, computer applications, management, and communications.

Finance

The Finance program will prepare students for career opportunities in the Finance industry. Preparing students for a diverse employment market, courses cover a variety of business-related areas including. including investment analysis, portfolio management, financial statement analysis, personal finance, financial laws and regulations, consumer lending, insurance, risk management, accounting, computer applications, management, and communications.

Health Information Technology

With a degree in Health Information Technology (HIT), you are responsible for the quality, safety, and efficiency of health data. The exchange of clear, accurate health information is becoming more and more important as health records become digital. The HITAAS degree prepares you to serve others through patient registration, medical coding, billing, pre-authorization and referrals, data management and analysis, and the sharing of patient information in a legally compliant manner.

Health Sciences Broad Field

The Health Sciences AS degree is a comprehensive, 60 credit degree designed for students who seek careers in a health field; moreover, it supports transfer to a baccalaureate degree (BS) in a related scientific or technical field such as Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Kinesiology.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - Commercial

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology program prepares workers to enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration field. First year emphasizes residential service, maintenance, and installation of forced air furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioning systems. Second year emphasizes commercial service, maintenance, and installation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - Commercial

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Program prepares students to enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration field. First year emphasizes residential service, maintenance, and installation of forced air furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioning systems. Second year emphasizes commercial service, maintenance, and installation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - Residential

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Program prepares workers to enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration field. The first year of instruction emphasizes residential service, maintenance, and installation of forced air furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioning systems. The second year of the program emphasizes commercial service, maintenance, and installation of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Instrumentation & Process Control

The Instrumentation and Process Control program prepares individuals to apply electronic engineering principles and technical skills in the fields of instrumentation measurement and industrial control systems, automated systems, process control, plant equipment maintenance, embedded microcontrollers, and data acquisition systems.

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering

The Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology program prepares individuals for employment as engineering/surveying technicians. Students learn surveying and drafting techniques, along with design and construction practices pertaining to sewer, water, streets, roads, and land surveying. Students are introduced to modern surveying equipment; computer applications; computer aided drafting and design, and surveying methods.

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering

The Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology program prepares individuals for employment as engineering/surveying technicians. Students learn surveying and drafting techniques, along with design and construction practices pertaining to sewer, water, streets, roads, and land surveying. Students are introduced to modern surveying equipment; computer applications; computer aided drafting and design, and surveying methods.

Liberal Arts and Sciences

This degree constitutes the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most colleges and universities anywhere in the world. The AA Degree provides students with a broad base of classes to help develop key communication and critical thinking skills and exposes students to new and diverse ideas. An Associate in Arts Degree is a stackable credential that students can use in a career or as a basis for further academic studies. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Marketing And Design

The marketing and design student studies the various forms of communication mediums while developing the graphic design skills and creative talent necessary to market ideas, concepts and products. This program covers all general marketing concepts including graphic design, copywriting, typography, consumer buying behavior, branding, media planning, promotions, marketing research, digital marketing, social media, strategic planning, and video marketing.

Marketing And Design

The marketing and design student studies the various forms of communication mediums while developing the graphic design skills and creative talent necessary to market ideas, concepts and products. This program covers all general marketing concepts including graphic design, copywriting, typography, consumer buying behavior, branding, media planning, promotions, marketing research, digital marketing, social media, strategic planning, and video marketing.

Marketing Sales Management

The Sales Management Marketing diploma program is designed for students who want to start their career in sales, management or marketing and want to enter this dynamic, rapidly growing field. The program introduces students to a broad base of business related knowledge and includes experiences and opportunities for students to network and make connections in the community while they attend classes.

Marketing Sales Management

The Sales Management Marketing program is designed for students who want to start their career in sales, management or marketing. The program introduces students to a broad base of sales, marketing and management related knowledge and includes experiences and opportunities for students to network and make connections in the community while they attend classes.

Marketing Sales Management Associate

The Sales Management Marketing diploma program is designed for students who want to start their career in sales, management or marketing and want to enter this dynamic, rapidly growing field. The program introduces students to a broad base of business related knowledge and includes experiences and opportunities for students to network and make connections in the community while they attend classes.

Mathematics Transfer Pathway

The Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA degree offers students an opportunity to complete an associate degree that fully transfers to a Mathematics bachelor's degree program at any one of seven universities within the Minnesota State system* that offers the major.

Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Design Engineering Technology program consists of a concentration of computer-aided design technology and related math and general studies courses. Students learn basic concepts in related fields such as electronics, machine shop, and welding. This program prepares students to create mechanical drawings that meet industry standards. Drawings, whether plotted on paper or in an electronic format are the universal graphic language in the manufacturing industry.

Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Design Engineering Technology program consists of a concentration of computer-aided design technology and related math and general education courses. Students learn basic concepts in related fields such as electronics, machine shop, and welding. This program prepares students to create mechanical drawings that meet industry standards. Drawings, whether plotted on paper or in an electronic format are the universal graphic language in the manufacturing industry.

Mechatronics & Automation

The Mechatronics certificate program prepares individuals with a fundamental knowledge of AC/DC electronics, digital and analog circuits, use of electronic test equipment, use of computers for analysis and problem solving, and reading electronic schematics.

Mechatronics & Automation

The Mechatronics program prepares individuals to apply electronic engineering principles and technical skills in the fields of instrumentation and industrial control systems, digital and analog circuits, automated manufacturing and robotics, manufacturing and facilities maintenance, embedded microcontrollers, and telecommunications systems.

Medical Coding

The Medical Office Coding diploma prepares students for in-demand careers in medical coding, billing, and reimbursement. Students learn inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines, business office practices, privacy regulations, how to navigate through an electronic health record, and other medical office procedures. After finishing the program, grads are able to take the national Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through AHIMA.

Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

The Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for an entrylevel technician position in the trucking industry. Students perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on medium/heavy duty trucks and tractor/trailer vehicles in this program. Students develop and practice their skills in a well-equipped shop and study challenging areas, such as truck computers, diesel engines, electrical systems, suspension, air-brakes, and power-train.

Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

The Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for an entrylevel technician position in the trucking industry. Students perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on medium/heavy duty trucks and tractor/trailer vehicles in this program. Students develop and practice their skills in a well-equipped shop and study challenging areas, such as truck computers, diesel engines, electrical systems, suspension, air-brakes, and power-train.

Network Administration

The Network Administration major reflects current Information Technology (IT) industry requirements, focusing on certifications. Students learn theoretical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a high-demand industry. General Education courses help to develop students' interpersonal communication abilities, and other important "soft skills" needed in the IT field.

Nursing - LPN To ADN Mobility

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed for graduates from Practical Nursing programs. The nursing program includes a focus on Gerontology as healthcare practitioners are serving a growing population of patients with longer life expectancy. Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, mental health, maternity, and surgery. Clinical experiences also include rural and community hospital settings, and ambulatory clinics.

Paramedicine

The Paramedic works in the exciting and expanding field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Graduates of the Paramedicine AAS program will be eligible to take the national level Paramedicine exam. This degree incorporates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical application and experience. AAS degree graduates have greater potential for upward progression in the career of pre-hospital care.

Plumbing

The Plumbing program is designed to give students a series of experiences with a wide variety of tasks normally performed by a plumber. Some areas included are installation of fixtures, pipe threading, use of tools and equipment, hot and cold water supply, drainage systems, fabrication and testing, maintenance and repair of plumbing, and hydronic heating.

Plumbing, Shop Management

The Plumbing program is designed to give students a series of experiences with a wide variety of tasks normally performed by a plumber. Some areas included are installation of fixtures, pipe threading, use of tools and equipment, hot and cold water supply, drainage systems, fabrication and testing, maintenance and repair of plumbing, and hydronic heating. Students choosing an AAS degree will find added emphasis on shop management and communication skills.

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing is a challenging, meaningful, and fulfilling career with the benefits of intellectual stimulation, attractive earning potential, and personal rewards. The program is designed to prepare interested men and women to provide nursing care in a variety of patient care settings. The focus of the provision of care includes promotion of health, prevention of illness, holistic and restorative interventions, and acute and long-term care practice.

Psychology Transfer Pathway

The Psychology Transfer Pathway AA degree offers students an opportunity to complete an associate degree that fully transfers to a Psychology bachelor's degree program at any one of seven universities within the Minnesota State system* that offers the major.

Spanish Transfer Pathway

The Spanish Transfer Pathway AA degree offers students an opportunity to complete an associate degree that fully transfers to a Spanish bachelor's degree program at any one of five universities within the Minnesota State system that offers the major*. The entire curriculum has been carefully designed to meet designated bachelor's degree program requirements for transfer students planning initial study at one of the 30 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State that offers the pathway.

Special Education Transfer Pathway

In carefully designed education core courses, students will learn about the role of a special education teacher in the educational system, how students learn, strategies for facilitating learning and creating culturally relevant classrooms. Students will have classroom field experience and learn the foundations of teaching and learning.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program prepares students to function as part of the operating room team by handing instruments to the surgeon during various surgical procedures. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

Water Environment Technologies

Water Environment Technologies (WETT) is an environmental program geared toward protecting the world's most precious resource: WATER. Courses cover a variety of chemical, biological, physical and mechanical water and wastewater treatment processes and techniques being applied today. The students learn the complex processes of obtaining water from its source, through treatment, distribution, collection, and treatment again on its journey back to the source.

Water Environment Technologies

Water Environment Technologies (WETT) is an environmental program geared toward protecting the world's most precious resource: WATER. Courses cover a variety of chemical, biological, physical and mechanical water and wastewater treatment processes and techniques being applied today. The students learn the complex processes of obtaining water from its source, through treatment, distribution, collection, and treatment again on its journey back to the source.

Welding/Fabrication

The Welding Program provides both practical and theoretical knowledge for qualified welding technicians. The specific subjects include: Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Brazing, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Cutting Processes-fuel gas and plasma, Metallurgy, Fabrication and Equipment, Automated Machining, CADD Drafting, Blueprint Reading and Math. Safety procedures are also an important part of each welding process.