Academic Programs

Individualized Studies, A.A.S.

Locations: Worthington and Online Links to:
Faculty/Program website

This degree program is designed for working adults and/or students who have well-defined career goals. The program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to develop specific competencies and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in technical studies that are not available through existing degree programs at Minnesota West Community & Technical College. This program is not intended to provide certification in any field.

The program requires submission of a written plan of study initiated by the student with assistance from an academic counselor/faculty member. The plan must also demonstrate transferability to at least one four-year accredited institution, even when it may not be the intention of the student to transfer immediately after completing this degree.

Career-area credits may be earned in technical courses, independent study projects and internships. Credits may be transferred from other institutions in accord with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' residency requirement for earning the Associate in Applied Science degree.

To earn an A.A.S. degree, students must complete the following requirements:
  1. Successful completion of 60 semester credits of which at least 15 must be earned at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
  2. A grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better.
  3. A minimum of 15 credits selected from at least 3 of the 10 goal areas in Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
  4. Fulfill at least a 45 credit core of technical courses unique to the program being completed of which no more than 6 credits can be from an internship.


Notes:

Updated: si 11/29/17

Academic Programs

Manufacturing Production Technician, Certificate

Locations: Canby, Granite, Jackson, Pipestone,
Worthington, and Online
Links to:
Faculty/Program website  

Introduces students to production technologies and information to start on a manufacturing career pathway.  Students are given opportunities to enhance or develop important work-place knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, quality, manufacturing processes, and maintenance awareness.

COURSE #       
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
  Fall - Year 1  
Safety Awareness 2
CMAE 1518 Manufacturing Process & Production    2
CMAE 1522 Quality Practices 2
 Maintenance Awareness 2
GSCL 1105 Job Seeking Skills 1
  TOTAL CREDITS
9


Notes:

Updated: si 2/4/20

Academic Programs

Mechatronics Fluid Power Specialist, Certificate

Locations:  Worthington
Links to:
Faculty/Program website 

Designed for students who desire national certification as a Fluid Power Specialist.  The skills learned will prepare students for taking the International Fluid Power Society hydraulic and pneumatic specialist exams.  Passing both will certify them as a Fluid Power Specialist.  Students with this certification are recognized in the industry as possessing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as technicians in the fluid power industry.

COURSE #       
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
  Fall - Year 1  
MECH 2100 Advanced Systems Calculations 3
Advanced Fluid Power Systems I 4
MECH 2141 Proportional & Servo Control Theory 2
   Fall - Year 1 Credits 9
   Spring - Year 1  
Systems Analysis 4
MECH 2130 Advanced Fluid Power Systems II 4
  Spring Year 1 Credits
8
  TOTAL CREDITS 17


Notes:

Updated: si 5/2/19

Academic Programs

Carpentry, Certificate

Locations: Pipestone
Links to:
Faculty/Program website 

The certificate program gives the student an opportunity to get into the workforce quicker while giving them an overview of basic carpentry skills.  The certificate program is designed to offer high school students the opportunity to complete the certificate before exiting high school.

COURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDITS
  Fall - Year 1  
Tool Safety, Construction Terms & Materials 2
CRPT 1160 Roof Framing 4
CRPT 1170 Applied Carpentry Calculations & Estimating 3
  Credits Fall - Year 1 9
     
  Spring Year 1  
CRPT 1105 Floor and Wall 4
CRPT 2260 Interior Finish and Staircase Construction 3
                           Credits Spring - Year 1 7
  TOTAL CREDITS 16


Notes:

Updated: pp 10/17/2023