Minnesota State Community And Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in construction trades and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Minnesota State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 87% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 6,479 in 2009-2010 (4,584 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Minnesota State provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 4,584 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (2 awarded)

• Equestrian/Equine Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (9 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (138 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 (56 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Technology
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (146 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 (12 awarded)

• Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (196 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (82 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
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (52 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (119 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

MUSIC (2 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (288 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

SCIENCE (3 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage