Academic Programs
Web Development, A.S.
| Locations: Worthington. | Links to: Printer friendly version Articulation agreements Faculty/Program webpage |
The completion of the Web Development Science A.S. Degree prepares the student for the evolving Internet business settings including manufacturing, data processing firms, software development, banking, financing and insurance companies, government agencies, colleges, and universities. The program involves the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of source code supporting an Internet presence. Unique legal, hardware/software, security, financial and risk issues related to promoting an Internet presence are integrated with case studies designed to demonstrate the intricacies of related programming solutions.
To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 credits of which at least 20 must be earned at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
- A grade point average of 2.0 ("C") or better.
- Computer Division Requirements: 9 credits.
- A minimum of 24 credits from the four general education categories listed below:
- Fulfill at least a 30 credit core of technical courses. NOTE: 3 credits from Item #3. CSCI 1102 required, and additional 27 credits from the table below.
- World Language - Students who did not take two years of a world language in high school may need one year of college credits in a language to meet state university preparation requirements.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Electronic Spreadsheets & Graphics | 3 | |
| Multimedia for the Web | 3 | |
| Web Programming I | 3 | |
| Java Programming | 4 | |
| Introduction to MIS | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I | 4 | |
| Principles of Accounting II | 4 | |
| Secondary Language: Select a minimun of one course from the following: | ||
| Advanced Web Techniques (ASP, VBScript/Java Script) | 3 | |
| Visual Basic Programming | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Programming I C++ | 4 | |
| Java Programming II | 4 |
Notes:
Updated: pp 1/18/2023
Academic Programs
Telecommunications, Diploma - Suspended. Currently not accepting applications.
| Locations: Granite Falls, Jackson, and Online | Links to: Printer friendly version Faculty/Program webpage |
The Telecommunications diploma includes all of the course work of the Telecommunications Certificate. This degree expands on the knowledge learned in the Telecom certificate program and is designed to be completed in two semesters. It covers networking and routing concepts. Telecommunication technology includes broadband, VOIP and the Internet of things. Telecommunications Technicians are responsible for high-speed communication networks and digital communication through fiber optic cables and wireless network access. Telecommunications Technicians install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| CST 1101 | IT Exploration | 2 |
| Operating Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Networking | 4 | |
| Telecommunications I | 3 | |
| PC Maintenance & Repair Hardware | 3 | |
| AC/DC I | 3 | |
| Fall Year I Credits | 18 | |
| Spring Year I | ||
| CLI/PowerShell | 1 | |
| Broadband Technology | 3 | |
| Routers and Switches | 3 | |
| Information Technology Customer Ser | 2 | |
| Convergence Technology | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Wireless Networking | 3 | |
| Spring Year 1 Credits | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 33 |
Updated: pp 12/4/2023
Academic Programs
Telecommunications, A.A.S. - Suspended. Currently not accepting applications.
| Locations: Granite Falls, Jackson, and Online | Links to: Printer friendly version Faculty/Program webpage |
The Telecommunications A.A.S. degree includes all of the course work of the Telecommunications Certificate. This degree expands on the knowledge learned in the Telecom certificate program and is designed to be completed in four semesters. It covers advanced routing and wide area network concepts and advanced Telecommunication concepts and field experience. In addition, students will complete 15 credits of general education in the Minnesota transfer curriculum and will be awarded an A.A.S. or Associate of Applied Science degree. Telecommunications Technicians are responsible for high-speed communication networks and digital communication through fiber optic cables and wireless network access. Telecommunications Technicians install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| IT Exploration | 2 | |
| CST 1125 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| Introduction to Networking | 4 | |
| PC Maintenance & Repair Hardware | 3 | |
| Telecommunications I | 3 | |
| Fall Year 1 Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| CLI/PowerShell | 1 | |
| CST 1410 | Broadband Technology | 3 |
| Information Technology Customer Service | 2 | |
| Convergence Technologies | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Wireless Networking | 3 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Spring Year 1 Credits | 15 | |
| Fall Year 2 | ||
| Structured Communications Systems | 3 | |
| AC/DC I | 3 | |
| Routers and Switches | 3 | |
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| Fall Year 2 Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
| Advanced Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Advanced Routing | 4 | |
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Technical Electives | 2 |
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| Spring Year 2 Credits | 15 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
Updated: pp 12/4/2023
Academic Programs
Supervisory Leadership in Management, Certificate
| Locations: Online | Links to: Printer friendly version Faculty/Program webpage |
The Supervisory Leadership in Management certificate program will help the incumbent student prepare for career growth opportunities. This certificate program will enhance career success through sound leadership skills and management practices. The Internet platform will allow students to pursue their education without leaving their facility or placing undue hardships on their current positions and/or employment status. The curriculum will provide for independent practice and virtual role-playing, and the student will be able to interact with college instruction staff via e-mail and discussion groups.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Principles of Supervisory Leadership | 3 | |
| Innovation and Creativity | 1 | |
| Problem Solving & Decision Making | 2 | |
| Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors | 1 | |
| Teamwork | 1 | |
| Time Management | 1 | |
| Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 | |
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Additional 10 credits chosen from Management and |
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| Employment | 2 | |
| Customer Service | 2 | |
| Personnel Supervision | 4 | |
| Leadership | 4 | |
| Corporate Compliance | 2 | |
| Finance for Healthcare | 3 | |
| Healthcare Industry Trends | 1 | |
| SBMT 1435 | Marketing in Healthcare | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 23 |
Notes:
Updated: si 6/30/15
