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Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Machine Tool Technology Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) Program	Hutchinson	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Welding Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate

Agriculture & Veterinary Technology View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Agri Business Program	Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Agriculture Equipment Mechanic	Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma
Agriculture Marketing & Communications	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Agricultural Science and Technology Department	Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Agronomy Technology Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma
Agronomy Applicator Technician	Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma
Dairy Management Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Farm Operation and Management Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Meat Cutting	Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Poultry Management Program	Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Precision Agriculture (formerly GPS/GIS Information Systems Technology Program)	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Veterinary Technology Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Art, Design & Visual Communications View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Art	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Digital Design and Communication Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Music	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Photography and Design Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Professional Photography Program	Online	Technical Program	Diploma, Certificate
Theater Department	Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Web Developer	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma

Automotive Trades View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Auto Body Collision Technology Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Automotive Service Technology Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma

Business & Marketing View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Accountant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Administrative Assistant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Artificial Intelligence	Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Business and Business Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Digital Design and Communication Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Healthcare Administrative Assistant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Legal Assistant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Marketing and Design Program	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Marketing and Sales Management Program	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Patient Access Representative	Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Photography and Design Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Professional Photography Program	Online	Technical Program	Diploma, Certificate

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Construction Trades View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Electrician Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Plumbing	Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma

Cosmetology View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Cosmetology	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Esthiology - Basic	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Esthiology – Advanced	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Certificate

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Education View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate
Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate
Special Education Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate

Health Care & Massage Therapy View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Activity Director	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Certificate
Healthcare Administrative Assistant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Health Information Technician/Medical Coding Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Health Science Broad Field Degree	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Massage Therapy Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Medical Assistant Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Nursing Assistant Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma
Nursing – Associates Degree and Bachelor of Science Program (RN)	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Nursing – Practical Program (LPN)	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma
Nursing – Part Time (LPN)	Hutchinson	Technical Program	Diploma
Nursing – LPN to Associate Degree (RN)	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Paramedic	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Patient Access Representative	Online	Technical Program	Certificate
Radiologic Technologist	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Information Technology View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Computer Support Technician	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Computer Programmer Program	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Network Administration and Security	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma

Liberal Arts and Sciences View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Art	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Athletic Coaching	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate
Business	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Business Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Communication Studies Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Communication Studies	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate
Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate
Economics	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate
English	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Geography	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Global Studies	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate
History	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Music	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Philosophy	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Political Science	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Psychology	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Psychology Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Spanish	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Special Education Transfer Pathway	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate
Theater	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

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Mathematics, Science & Engineering View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Earth Science	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Health Science Broad Field Degree	Hutchinson, Willmar	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Mathematics	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) Program	Hutchinson	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma
Physics and Engineering	Hutchinson, Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

Occupational Skills Program View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Occupational Skills Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Diploma, Certificate

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Peace Officer, Legal & Emergency Services View Overview

Program	Location	Program Type	Award Type
Legal Assistant Program	Online	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate
Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway	Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program	Hutchinson, Willmar	Technical Program	Certificate
Peace Officer Program	Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway	Willmar, Online	Liberal Arts/General Education	Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Paramedic Program	Willmar	Technical Program	Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma

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