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This online AAS in Individualized Studies from M State is intended for students who do not plan on acquiring their bachelor’s degree.  You’ll tailor your coursework to a specific career path, while updating your skillset.  Coursework can pull from any number of areas, as you build your knowledge in your own area of interest.

M State offers a transfer pathway to a bachelor’s degree with its online AA in History.  You’ll take general education credits and introductory history classes to prepare you for higher level electives upon transfer to one of seven Minnesota colleges or universities.  You’ll gain a broad understanding of the events, people and their diversity, through the past.  History coursework includes:

• American History
• Western Civilization

M State’s online AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences is ideal for you to acquire your base education before transferring to a 4-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree.  Your curriculum focuses on general requirements of Minnesota universities and colleges.  You can also choose to take relevant electives if you have a specific intended major.

M State offers a transfer pathway to a bachelor’s degree with this online AA in Political Science.  You’ll take general education credits and introductory political science classes to prepare you for higher level electives upon transfer to one of seven Minnesota colleges or universities.  You’ll gain a broad understanding of the events, people and policies of government.  Specialized coursework includes:

• Global Politics
• Comparative Government
• State & Local Government

The online Accounting Clerk Diploma program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform routine calculating, journalizing, posting, and verifying duties to maintain accounting records and to prepare payroll reports and individual state and federal tax returns. Graduates are prepared to:

• Utilize both manual and computerized accounting concepts and applications
• Apply accounting theory to service and merchandising organizations
• ​Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• ​Prepare payroll records and reports in compliance with state and federal requirements
• ​Apply the Internal Revenue Code as it relates to individual income taxes

The online Administrative Assistant Certificate program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College prepares students for entry-level administrative support positions in a variety of fields. Students choose one of the following focus areas based upon their personal interests and professional goals:

• Legal
• Human Resources
• ​Finance

The online Administrative Support Diploma program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College prepares students to perform a wide range of office tasks for a variety of entry-level positions in the business office setting. Graduates possess skills in:

• Communication
• Software Applications
• ​Office Procedures
• Bookkeeping
• Filing
• ​Document Processing

The online Human Resources AS degree program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College is specifically designed for students hoping to transfer to a four-year institution for continued studies. In addition to providing a solid foundation in general education courses, the curriculum prepares students for typical human resources duties such as:

• Communication with employees
• Employee data record keeping
• Policies and administration
• ​Employer and labor relations
• ​Employee recruitment, selection and employment
• Training and development
• ​Wage, salary and b​enefit administration

The online Business Management, Marketing & Sales Diploma program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College prepares students for careers in marketing, merchandising, selling, retailing, and service businesses. Courses cover topics in:

• ​Computer Technology
• ​Selling Strategies
• Customer Service
• Telemarketing
• ​Retailing & Marketing Concepts

The online Payroll Specialist Diploma program from Minnesota State Community and Technical College provides students with the training to perform routine calculating, journalizing, posting, and verifying duties to maintain accounting records and to prepare payroll reports and returns and employee records. Graduates are prepared to:

• Apply accounting theory to service and merchandising organizations
• ​Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Analyze and solve human resource-related problems and situations
• Use technology effectively
• ​Use a variety of software programs including integrated accounting software
• ​Apply federal, state, and local employment regulations and reporting and record-keeping requirements to payroll and HR functions
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• ​Demonstrate ethical policies and procedures related to the payroll specialist responsibilities

Gain this professional certification in Cisco Networking from Minnesota State Community & Technical college. You’ll learn to install, maintain, and troubleshoot networks that keep people productive. You’ll be prepared to sit the industry-standard certification exams for CCNA and CompTIA++ upon completion of the curriculum.

Learn to design and upload content for internet users with this online Certificate in Web Design. At Minnesota State Community & Technical College, you’ll gain hands-on experience while accumulating knowledge to boost your current position, or to branch out in a new area. Curriculum covers facets of:

• Hardware
• Software
• Marketing
• Communications

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate from M State can benefit entry-level workers, those caring for individuals with autism, and students interested in learning about ASD. This online special education certification gives students basic knowledge to understand the characteristics associated with autism.

Classes focus on current research and theories related to the communication and developmental needs of those with autism, as well as behavior and intervention strategies. Students will learn about diagnostic criteria, family-centered approaches to assessment and intervention, evidence-based research, technology benefiting those with disabilities, and the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis.

The online Medical Coding and Insurance Diploma program teaches students the various procedures within the medical services billing area, so students learn about the various billing processes such as patient account management, diagnosis and procedure coding, and insurance claim completion and processing.  The curriculum educates students on the claims processes of many insurance programs and plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, profit and non-profit third-party payers, and disability coverage, and teaches nationally recognized coding systems to classify procedures and diagnoses related to treatment.  Students will be able to understand and use the language of medicine, use technology for healthcare applications, interpret health records, perform diagnosis and procedure coding, perform bookkeeping and insurance procedures, and exhibit ethical behavior.

The online Medical Office Assistant Diploma program teaches students to become trained office specialists in order to work in medical offices, preparing them to be part of the coordination of medical office functions and to cover a variety of duties including patient scheduling, telephone assistance, record maintenance, medical transcription, and patient billing processes.  Courses prepare students with excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills and to exemplify a high degree of professionalism and ethics.  Students also learn how to use computers and other forms of technology for health care needs, manage and prepare health records, conduct diagnosis and procedure coding, bookkeeping and insurance procedures, and other medical administrative duties such as scheduling and telephone communication.

The online Medical Receptionist Diploma program teaches students to become productive members of medical office teams, performing a variety of duties within the office including greeting patients, arranging appointments, and providing information and support to patients.  This curriculum helps students develop skills in medical technology, communication, medical terminology, anatomy, and other office procedures.  Graduates should show excellent organizational, ethical, and business communication skills, as well as sound knowledge of the language of medicine and the various forms of technology used in the healthcare setting.

Students thinking about a career in social work, human services or sociology can consider an online associate’s degree in Social Science from M State. This online sociology degree is designed to cover the first two years of a related bachelor’s level program. 

With this degree, students gain an understanding of behaviors and interactions among individuals and groups. Classes will increase the student’s understanding of individual and group differences such as race, gender, class, and cultures. Two tracks are available to choose from, either Social Work or Sociology. 

Classes within the curriculum include studies of:

• Lifespan development
• General psychology
• Sociology
• Biology of human concerns
• Social work and social welfare