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College Collaborative Education Programs
Bemidji State University (BSU), Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC), Northwest
Technical College (NTC), and University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) collectively have a broad variety of academic programs to help you prepare for any one of a wide variety of careers.
Some programs can be finished in several weeks. Others may take one year, two years, or four years. It all depends on the career you are preparing for and how much education is required for that career.
Education Programs
Accounting
Accounting, Certificate (NTC) Accounting AAS (NCTC, NTC)
Accounting Clerk – Microcomputer Applications Emphasis Diploma (NCTC) Accounting Clerk Diploma (NTC)
Accounting BS (BSU, UMC) Accounting minor (BSU, UMC) Fraud Examination minor (BSU)
Accounting Information Systems emphasis (BSU)
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant AAS (NCTC, NTC) Administrative Support Certificate (NTC) Administrative Support Diploma (NCTC, NTC)
Administrative Support Microcomputer Specialist Diploma (NCTC) Administrative Support Software Specialist AAS (NCTC)
Aquatic Biology
Aquatic Biology BS (BSU) Wetlands Ecology minor (BSU) Wetlands Ecology emphasis (BSU) Fisheries Biology emphasis (BSU) Aquatic Systems emphasis (BSU)
Agriculture
Agricultural Business BS (UMC)
Agricultural Systems Management BS (UMC) Agronomy BS (UMC)
Agronomic Science (UMC)
Bio-fuels and Renewable Energy Technology emphasis (UMC) Crop Production (UMC)
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Precision Agriculture emphasis (UMC)
Animal Science
Animal Science BS (UMC) Animal Science minor (UMC) Equine Science BS (UMC) Equine Science emphasis (UMC) Pre-Veterinary Medicine (UMC)
Architectural Technology
Architectural Technology & Design AAS (NCTC) Architectural Technology & Design Diploma (NCTC) Computer Aided Design Certificate (NCTC)
Intro Architectural Technology & Design Diploma (NCTC)
Automotive Service Technology
Automotive Electronics and Drivability Certificate (NCTC)
Automotive Engine Repair, Suspension, and Brakes Certificate (NCTC) Automotive Service Technology AAS (NCTC, NTC)
Automotive Service Technology Certificate (NTC) Automotive Service Technician AAS (NTC)
Automotive Service Technology Diploma (NCTC, NTC) Undercar Technician Certificate (NTC)
Auto Body Collision Technology
Auto Body Collision Technology AAS (NCTC) Auto Body Collision Technology Diploma (NCTC) Collison & Refinishing Certificate (NCTC)
Sheet Metal Repair Technician Certificate (NCTC)
Automation
Automation Technologies Certificate (NTC)
Aviation
Aviation BS (UMC)
Agricultural Aviation emphasis (UMC)
Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS (NCTC) Aviation Maintenance Technology Diploma (NCTC) Law Enforcement Aviation emphasis (UMC) Natural Resources Aviation emphasis (UMC)
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Biology
Biology BA (BSU) Biology BS (BSU, UMC) Biology minor (BSU, UMC)
Cellular and Molecular Biology emphasis (BSU) Wildlife Management emphasis (BSU)
Medical Sciences emphasis (BSU)
Building Trades
Carpentry – Residential Diploma (NCTC) Construction Plumbing Diploma (NCTC)
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning/Construction Plumbing AAS (NCTC) Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning diploma (NCTC)
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning/Construction Plumbing AAS (NCTC) Residential Plumbing HVAC AAS (NTC)
Residential Plumbing HVAC certificate (NTC) Residential Plumbing HVAC diploma (NTC)
Business
Business Certificate (NTC) Business AS (NCTC, NTC) Business AAS (NTC)
Business Administration BS (BSU) Business Administration minor (BSU) Computer Forensics minor (BSU)
Computer Information Systems BS (BSU)
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management emphasis (BSU) Entrepreneurship BS (UMC)
Entrepreneurship minor (UMC) Finance BS (UMC)
Finance minor (UMC) Finance emphasis (BSU)
International Business BS (UMC) International Business minor (UMC) International Business emphasis (BSU)
Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate (NTC) Management Information Systems BS | minor (BSU) Marketing BS (UMC)
Marketing minor (UMC)
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Chemistry
Chemistry BA (BSU) Chemistry BS (BSU) Chemistry minor (BSU)
Biochemistry/Biotechnology emphasis (BSU) Criminalistics emphasis (BSU)
Environmental Chemistry emphasis (BSU)
Child Care and Education
Child Care and Education AAS (NTC)
Child Care and Education Certificate Level I (NTC) Child Care and Education Certificate Level II (NTC)
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Science BS (4 + 1 option) (BSU) Clinical Laboratory Science BS (3 + 1 option) (BSU)
Commercial Vehicle Operation
Commercial Vehicle Operation Certificate (NCTC)
Communication
Communication BS (UMC) Communication minor (UMC)
Communications Studies emphasis (UMC)
Organizational Communication/Public Relations emphasis (UMC) Writing emphasis (UMC)
Computer
Cisco Networking Certificate (NCTC)
Computer & network Technology AAS (NCTC) Computer Science BS (BSU)
Computer Science minor (BSU)
Computer Information Systems BS (BSU) E-Merging Computer Technology AAS (NTC) E-Merging Computer Technology certificate (NTC) Information Technology Management BS (UMC) Information Technology Management minor (UMC) Software Engineering BS (UMC)
Construction
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Diploma (NCTC) Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Certificate (NCTC) Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement AS (NCTC)
Criminal Justice BS (BSU, UMC) Criminal Justice minor (UMC)
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement emphasis (UMC) Criminal Justice Corrections emphasis (UMC)
Customer Service
Customer Service Certificate (NCTC)
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting AAS (NTC) Dental Assisting Diploma (NTC)
Early Childhood & Paraprofessional
Early Childhood & Paraprofessional AS (NCTC) Early Childhood Education BS (UMC)
Early Childhood Education Primary Education emphasis (UMC) Early Childhood Education Program Management emphasis (UMC) Young Child Education AS (NTC)
Earth Science
Earth Science minor (BSU)
Economics
Economics BS (BSU) Economics minor (BSU) Economics emphasis (BSU)
Electronics Technology – Automated Systems
Electronics Technology – Automated Systems AAS (NCTC)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Construction Electricity Diploma (NCTC)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance certificate (NTC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance diploma (NTC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance AAS (NTC)
Elementary Education
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English
English BA (BSU) English BS (UMC)
English minor (BSU, UMC)
Creative and Professional Writing BFA (BSU) English Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) Electronic Writing minor (BSU)
Writing emphasis (BSU)
Electronic Writing certificate (BSU)
Environmental Studies
Agricultural Environmental Stewardship emphasis (UMC) Environmental Ecology emphasis (UMC)
Environmental Health emphasis (UMC) Environmental Sciences BS (UMC) Environmental Studies BS (BSU) Environmental Studies minor (BSU) Environmental Chemistry emphasis (BSU)
Environmental Policy and Planning emphasis (BSU) Environmental Engineering Science emphasis (BSU) Environmental Management emphasis (BSU) Environmental Toxicology emphasis (BSU, UMC) Ecosystem Studies emphasis (BSU)
Geohydrology emphasis (BSU)
Individualized Environmental Sciences emphasis (UMC) Outdoor Education emphasis (BSU)
Renewable Energy certificate (NTC) Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship (NTC) Sustainable Environment Technologies AAS (NTC) Water Quality emphasis (UMC)
Exercise Science
Exercise Science BS (BSU)
Human Performance minor (BSU)
Fitness Leadership & Promotion emphasis (BSU) Medical Fitness emphasis (BSU)
Firefighter – Paramedic and Fire Technology
Advanced Rescue Certificate (NCTC) Fire Service Preparation Certificate (NCTC) Fire Technology AAS (NCTC)
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Geography
Geography BA (BSU) Geography BS (BSU) Geography minor (BSU)
Wilderness Management and Outdoor Recreation Planning BAS (BSU) Geographic Information Systems minor (BSU)
Geographic Information Systems emphasis (BSU) Physical Geography emphasis (BSU)
Planning emphasis (BSU)
Geology
Geology minor (BSU)
Golf and Turf Management
Golf and Turf Management BS (UMC)
Health
Cardiovascular Technology Invasive AAS (NCTC) Community Health Worker certificate (NTC) Dietetic Technician AAS (NCTC)
Health Sciences Broad Field AS (NCTC)
Healthcare Administrative Specialist AAS (NTC) Healthcare Administrative Support Diploma (NTC) Health Management BS (UMC)
Health Sciences BS (UMC)
Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS (NCTC) Pharmacy Technology AAS (NCTC)
Pharmacy Technology diploma (NCTC) Phlebotomy Certificate (NCTC)
Physical Therapy Assistant AAS (NCTC) Radiologic Technology AAS (NCTC) Respiratory Therapist AAS (NCTC) Surgical Technology AAS (NCTC)
High Performance Engine Machinist
High Performance Engine Machinist certificate (NTC) High Performance Engine Machinist diploma (NTC) High Performance Engine Machinist AAS (NTC)
History
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Horticulture
Environmental Landscaping emphasis (UMC) Horticulture BS (UMC)
Horticulture minor (UMC)
Production Horticulture emphasis (UMC)
Human Performance, Sport and Health
Community Health BS (BSU)
Health Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) Health Promotion and Education minor (BSU)
Red Cross Community First Aid Certification certificate (BSU) Red Cross First Aid Responder Certification certificate (BSU)
Humanities
Humanities BA (BSU) Humanities BS (BSU) Humanities minor (BSU)
Imagery Analysis
Geospatial Intelligence Analysis AAS (NCTC) Imagery Analysis Certificate (NCTC)
Indian Studies
Indian Studies BA (BSU) Indian Studies minor (BSU)
Individualized Studies
Applied Studies BS (UMC)
Applied Studies Respiratory Care (UMC) Individualized Studies AS (NTC)
Individualized Studies AAS (NTC) Individualized Studies diploma (NTC) Individualized Studies BS (BSU)
International Studies
International Studies BA (BSU) International Studies minor (BSU) International Studies emphasis (BSU)
Liberal Studies
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Machine Technologist
Machine Technologist Certificate (NTC)
Management
Management BS (UMC) Management minor (UMC)
Manufacturing Management BMM (UMC) Manufacturing Management certificate (UMC) Quality Management BMM (UMC)
Mass Communication
Mass Communication BS (BSU) Mass Communication minor (BSU) Marketing Communication BS (BSU)
Mathematics
Mathematics BS (BSU) Mathematics minor (BSU)
Mathematics Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) General Mathematics emphasis (BSU)
Applied Mathematics emphasis (BSU) Actuarial Mathematics emphasis (BSU)
Medical Administrative
Medical Administrative Assistant AAS (NCTC) Medical Office Specialist Diploma (NCTC) Patient Access Specialist Certificate (NCTC) Medical Coding Certificate or Diploma (NTC) Medical Insurance Certificate (NTC)
Medical Transcription Certificate (NTC) Medical Coding Specialist AAS (NCTC, NTC)
Modern Languages
Spanish Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) Spanish BA (BSU)
Ojibwe minor (BSU)
Ojibwe Language Instruction certificate (BSU)
Music
Music BA (BSU)
Music Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) Instrumental Performance emphasis (BSU) Jazz Studies emphasis (BSU)
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Music Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU)
Natural Resources
Natural Resources BS (UMC)
Ecological Restoration emphasis (UMC) Natural Resources Aviation emphasis (UMC)
Natural Resources Law Enforcement emphasis (UMC) Natural Resources Management emphasis (UMC) Park Management emphasis (UMC)
Water Resource Management emphasis (UMC) Wildlife Management emphasis (UMC)
Nursing
Nursing Assistant Certificate (NTC) AD Nursing AS (NTC)
Nursing AS (NCTC)
Nursing Assistant Certificate (NCTC) Practical Nursing AAS (NCTC)
Practical Nursing Diploma (NCTC, NTC) Nursing BS (4-year track) (BSU)
Nursing BS (RN to Baccalaureate Track) (BSU)
Paramedic
Intensive Care Paramedic AAS (NCTC)
Philosophy
Philosophy minor (BSU)
Physical Education
Physical Education BS (teacher licensure)
Developmental/Adapted Physical Education BS (teacher licensure) Human Performance minor (BSU)
Coaching Specialist certificate (BSU)
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant AAS (NCTC)
Physics
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Political Science
Political Science BA (BSU) Political Science minor (BSU) Applied Public Policy minor (BSU)
Pre-Professional Study
(Pre-professional programs do not result in a terminal degree; rather pre-professional study is a category for students who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor’s degrees.)
Pre-Chiropractic (BSU) Pre-Dentistry (BSU) Pre-Engineering (BSU) Pre-Law (BSU)
Pre-Medicine (BSU)
Pre-Mortuary Science (BSU) Pre-Occupational Therapy (BSU) Pre-Optometry (BSU)
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine (BSU) Pre-Pharmacy (BSU)
Pre-Physical Therapy (BSU) Pre-Physician Assistant (BSU) Pre-Podiatric Medicine (BSU)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BSU, UMC)
Production Technologies
Production Technologies Certificate (NTC)
Professional Education (Teacher Licensure)
Elementary Education BS (BSU) English Education BS (BSU) Health Education BS (BSU) Mathematics Education BS (BSU)
Music Education BS (Instrumental/Classroom K-12 Specialization) (BSU) Music Education BS (Vocal/Classroom K-12 Specialization) (BSU) Physical Education BS (BSU)
Science Education BS (Life Science specialty) (BSU) Science Education BS (Chemistry specialty) (BSU) Science Education BS (Physics specialty) (BSU)
Science Education BS (Earth and Space Science specialty) (BSU) Social Studies Education BS (BSU)
Spanish Education BS (BSU) Pre-Primary endorsement (BSU) Mathematics endorsement (BSU) Social Studies endorsement (BSU)
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Psychology
Psychology BA (BSU) Psychology BS (BSU) Psychology minor (BSU)
Religious Studies
Religious Studies minor (BSU)
Sales and Marketing
Sales, Marketing, & Management AAS (NCTC, NTC) Sales and Marketing Certificate or Diploma (NTC)
Science Education (Teacher Licensure)
Elementary Education BS (BSU) Science Education BS (BSU) Life Science specialty (BSU) Chemistry specialty (BSU) Physics specialty (BSU)
Earth & Space Science specialty (BSU)
Social Studies
Social Studies BA (BSU) Social Studies minor (BSU)
Social Studies Education BS (teacher licensure) (BSU) Psychology emphasis (BSU)
Economics/Political Broad Field: Science/Sociology/Anthropology emphasis (BSU) Economics emphasis (BSU)
Geography emphasis (BSU) Political Science emphasis (BSU) History emphasis (BSU)
Sociology-Anthropology emphasis (BSU)
Social Work
Social Work BS (BSU)
Chemical Dependency minor (BSU)
Chemical Dependency Certificate for Licensure certificate (BSU) School Social Work Preparation & Licensure certificate (BSU)
Sociology
Sociology BA (BSU) Sociology minor (BSU)
Space Studies
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Sport Management
Sport Management BA (BSU) Sport Management minor (BSU)
Sport and Recreation Management BS (UMC)
Supervisory Leadership
Supervisory Leadership Certificate (NCTC, NTC) Supervisory Leadership Diploma (NTC)
Supervisory Management, AAS (NTC)
Technology, Art and Design
Applied Engineering BAS (BSU) Art and Design BS (BSU)
Engineering Technology BS (BSU) Project Management BS (BSU) Technology Management BAS (BSU) Project Management minor (BSU) Articulated emphasis (BSU)
Digital & Exhibit Design emphasis (BSU) Studio Arts emphasis (BSU)
Construction Management emphasis (BSU) Manufacturing Management emphasis (BSU) Operations Management emphasis (BSU) Facility Management emphasis (BSU)
Welding
Production Welding certificate (NCTC) Welding Process Technology diploma (NCTC) Welding Process Technology certificate (NCTC, NTC) Welding Technology diploma (NCTC)
Women’s & Gender Studies
