St. Cloud Technical College

It is the student's choice to earn a Certificate, Diploma, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree. Selecting the right option before registering will save time and money. The following options apply:

Certificate
Student may choose to complete a certificate. This is the most basic program option and requires successful completion of the fewest number of credits. It will allow students to gain a skill that may lead to employment.

Diploma
A diploma is a comprehensive program with extensive technical coursework to help develop job skills that will lead directly to employment. Students will choose a specific area of study and will complete their education in one or two years. The curriculum also includes general studies and general education courses. Before making a choice, students should be aware that general studies do not meet the Minnesota Transfer requirements. At the discretion of the receiving institution, these courses may be accepted as electives. Applicants are encouraged to check in advance if they intend to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
An Associate in Applied Science degree allows students to take not only program specific courses, but their degree will also include at least 15 transferable general education credits. The general education credits may transfer to a four-year college or university. St. Cloud Technical College has articulation agreements with a variety of colleges and universities that will improve transferability upon completion of the degree. All AAS degrees will take at least two years to complete.

Associate in Science (A.S.)
An Associate in Science degree may be awarded after the successfully completing the Business Management program with an emphasis in either Accounting, Sales and Management, or Finance and Credit. The Child and Adult Care and Education program also offers the option of earning an Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. This degree option combines technical education with at least 30 general education credits. Students may also have the option to continue their education by transferring into Southwest State University and earn their Bachelor of Applied Science Degree.

Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Collaboration between the St. Cloud Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College allows students to complete an Associate in Arts degree on the SCTC campus. While enrolled in this program, students will complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum which consists of their lower division general education coursework. After completion of the 2 year general education program students have the option of continuing their education at a MnSCU University and earn their baccalaureate degree. For a complete list of transfer Universities visit: www.mnscu.edu or www.sctc.edu/transfer.

Bachelor of Applied Science Management (B.A.S.)
A special arrangement with Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall makes it possible for students to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Management on the SCTC campus. The program is available to students who have successfully earned an A.A.S. degree from SCTC in Accounting, Finance and Credit, Sales and Management or Supervisory Management or an A.S. degree in Business Management. All classes are held two evenings per week and one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month. Contact St. Cloud Technical College for more information.

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Early Childhood Education
A special arrangement with Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) makes it possible for students to complete a BS Degree in Early Childhood Education on the SCTC campus. This degree allows the student to obtain a teacher license for the ages of Birth to Grade 3. This program is available to students who have successfully completed the AS Degree or AAS Degree in the Child and Adult Care and Education (CACE) Program. All classes are currently held one night per week. Contact St. Cloud Technical College for more information.

General Education Course Transfer
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is the means by which students transfer their completed lower division general education work at one public college or university to meet lower division general/liberal education requirements at any public college or university in Minnesota. For more information about the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, goal areas, and content, visit their website at www.mntransfer.org.