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Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public, two-year college. It has campuses in Wadena, Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and Fergus Falls, all in Minnesota.
The college has one principal academic department, known as the Information Technology Services. The departments under ITS are:
- Computer Help Desk
- Multimedia
- Network Services
- System Development and Programming
- Telecommunications
The sports teams of the college are known as the Spartans, and students participate in intercollegiate basketball, softball, baseball, golf, football and volleyball. Participation in various intramural and club sports, such as soccer and bowling, is also encouraged by the college.
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Campus Location1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
USA
Main Tel: (218) 736-1500
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Minnesota State Community And Technical College HighlightsWhere Minnesota State Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 802 | 40 | | 1-2 year certificate | 295 | 26 | | 2-4 year degree | 108 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 103 | 10 |
Minnesota State StudentsThe student enrollment at Minnesota State was 6,164 in 2007 (4,339 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,034 | | Room and board | $ 6,120 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 | | Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid: Minnesota State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 131 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 45 |
Housing and MealsMinnesota State provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 4,339 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (137 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (54 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (167 awarded) - Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Lineworker
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
DESIGN (23 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW (11 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (162 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (83 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (84 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (107 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (298 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (27 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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