Program Guides

Program guides list the requirements to complete a program. Program requirements may change from year to year. However, you’ll start with and finish with the requirements that were in place when you started school. If you cannot find the guide you need or have a question, please call us at (218) 733-7601 or email us at [email protected]. If you haven’t declared a major, explore program offerings at LSC. View our course schedule. Try an eLearning course or find courses with no-cost textbooks.

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Business

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides

Accounting

Accountant
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Bookkeeper
Degree: DIP
Credits: 31
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Administrative Support - General

Administrative Office Specialist
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Administrative Office
Degree: CERT
Credits: 25
Program Guides:
Administrative Office
Degree: DIP
Credits: 36
Program Guides:

Administrative Support - Legal

Legal Secretary
Degree: CERT
Credits: 18
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Administrative Support - Medical

Medical Coding and Billing
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Medical Office Specialist
Degree: DIP
Credits: 48/50
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Medical Receptionist
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
Program Guides:
Medical Transcriptionist
Degree: DIP
Credits: 32
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Business

Business Administration
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Business Transfer Pathway
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
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Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
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Paralegal Studies
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
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Computer Information Systems

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides

Computer Information Systems - Transfer

Business and Technology
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Computer Technology
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
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Computer and Web Programming

Computer and Web Programming
Degree: AAS
Credits: 72
Program Guides:
Computer and Web Programming
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Computer and Web Programming
Degree: DIP
Credits: 57
Program Guides:
Web Developer
Degree: CERT
Credits: 20
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Network Administration and Security

Cyber Defense
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Cyber Security
Degree: CERT
Credits: 18
Program Guides:
Network Administration and Cyber Security
Degree: AAS
Credits: 71
Program Guides:
Network Administration and Cyber Security
Degree: DIP
Credits: 58
Program Guides:
Network Administration and Cyber Seucirty
Degree: AAS
Credits: 71
Program Guides:
Network Administration and Security
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
PC Support Technician
Degree: CERT
Credits: 21
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Fire and EMT

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides
Emergency Medical Technician
Degree: CERT
Credits: 9
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Fire Fighter
Degree: CERT
Credits: 23
Program Guides:
  • 2021-2022: see 24 credit program
  • 2020-2021: see 24 credit program
  • 2019-2020: see 24 credit program
Fire Fighter
Degree: CERT
Credits: 24
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Fire Medic
Degree: CERT
Credits: 20
Program Guides:
Fire Science and Administration
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Fire Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Wildland Firefighting
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
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Health

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides
Dental Hygiene
Degree: AAS
Credits: 82
Program Guides:
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
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Massage Therapy
Degree: DIP
Credits: 34
Program Guides:
Medical Assistant
Degree: DIP
Credits: 40
Program Guides:
Medical Laboratory Technician
Degree: AAS
Credits: 65
Program Guides:
Military Medic to LPN
Degree: DIP
Credits: 40
Program Guides:
Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide
Degree: CERT
Credits: 4
Program Guides:
Nursing Assistant
Degree: CERT
Credits: 3
Program Guides:
Phlebotomy
Degree: CERT
Credits: 14
Program Guides:
  • 2021-2022: see 9 credit program
  • 2020-2021 Spring Semester: see 9 credit program
  • 2020-2021 Fall Semester: see 16 credit program
  • 2019-2020: see 16 credit program
Phlebotomy
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
Program Guides:
Phlebotomy
Degree: CERT
Credits: 9
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Physical Therapy Assistant - Military Bridge
Degree: AAS
Credits: 74
Program Guides:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Degree: AAS
Credits: 74
Program Guides:
Practical Nursing
Degree: DIP
Credits: 40
Program Guides:
Professional Nursing - Advanced Standing LPN Track
Degree: AS
Credits: 64
Program Guides:
Professional Nursing
Degree: AS
Credits: 64
Program Guides:
Radiologic Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 78
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Respiratory Therapy
Degree: AAS
Credits: 78
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Surgical Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:

Liberal Arts and Science - University Transfer

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides

Associate of Arts

Communication Studies Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
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Economics Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
English Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
History Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts - Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Degree: AA/MTC
Credits: 60/40
Program Guides:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts / Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Degree: AA/MTC
Credits: 60 / 40
Program Guides:
Mathematics Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Psychology Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Sociology Transfer Pathway
Degree: AA
Credits: 60
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Associate of Fine Arts

Art Transfer Pathway
Degree: AFA
Credits: 60
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Associate of Science

Biology Transfer Pathway
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
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Chemistry Transfer Pathway
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Exercise Science Transfer Pathway
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Health Sciences Broad Field
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
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Certificate

Personal Training
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
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Manufacturing

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides

Computer-Aided Design

Engineering CAD Technician
Degree: CERT
Credits: 24
Program Guides:
Engineering CAD Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 67
Program Guides:
Engineering CAD Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
SolidWorks CAD
Degree: CERT
Credits: 18
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Machine Tool

Advanced Machine Production Technologist
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Automated Machining
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
Program Guides:
CNC Programmer - Machine Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 71
Program Guides:
CNC Programmer - Machine Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 64
Program Guides:
Engineering Technology
Degree: AS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Machine Production Technologist
Degree: DIP
Credits: 34
Program Guides:
Manual Machinist
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Production Technologies
Degree: CERT
Credits: 16
Program Guides:
Production Technologist
Degree: CERT
Credits: 8
Program Guides:
Rapid Prototype and Design
Degree: CERT
Credits: 14
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Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Production
Degree: CERT
Credits: 18
Program Guides:
Welding Technologist
Degree: DIP
Credits: 32
Program Guides:
Welding Technology
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Welding
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Welding
Degree: CERT
Credits: 24
Program Guides:
Welding
Degree: DIP
Credits: 65
Program Guides:

Media Studies and Production

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides
Media Studies and Production
Degree: DIP
Credits: 31
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Trades

Program
Degree
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Building Construction

Carpentry
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Carpentry
Degree: CERT
Credits: 30
Program Guides:
Carpentry
Degree: DIP
Credits: 45
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Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Civil Engineering Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 51
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Electrician

Commercial and Residential Wiring
Degree: AAS
Credits: 82
Program Guides:
Commercial and Residential Wiring
Degree: DIP
Credits: 68
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Electronics

Basic Electronics
Degree: CERT
Credits: 26
Program Guides:
Electronic Engineering Technology - Industrial Controls
Degree: AAS
Credits: 72
Program Guides:
Electronic Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 60
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Transportation

Program
Degree
Credits
Program Guides

Auo Body

Auto Body Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 33
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Auto Service

Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Degree: DIP
Credits: 36
Program Guides:
Auto Service Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 72
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Aviation

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Degree: AAS
Credits: 103
Program Guides:
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Degree: DIP
Credits: 88
Program Guides:
Aviation Management
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Professional Pilot
Degree: AAS
Credits: 60
Program Guides:
Professional Pilot
Degree: DIP
Credits: 45
Program Guides:

Truck Driving

Truck Driving
Degree: CERT
Credits: 10
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Legend

  • = Certificate
  • = Diploma
  • = AA (Associate of Arts), AS (Associate of Science), AAS (Associate of Applied Science), AFA (Associate of Fine Arts)

Programs Under Review

For more information about programs under review, contact the professional advising team at [email protected] or (218) 733-7601.