The Minnesota State College (southeastmn.edu) has a wide selection of course offerings including business, office and information technology, health and human services, liberal arts and sciences, musical instrument and creative arts, sales and management, technical careers, and trade and industrial. Although Southeast Technical offers a technical/academic course mix, the more technical classes include biomedical equipment technology, cosmetology, massage therapy, professional nanny/family child care, radiography, band instrument repair, jewelry manufacturing and repair, computer-aided design (CAD), auto body collision technology, carpentry, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technology.
Winona State University (winona.edu) was founded in 1858. The first seated legislature in Minnesota created WSU to train teachers to teach in the "common schools of the state." WSU has a developed curriculum and offers both academic and technical courses. Classes are offered through one of five colleges: Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering. Some of the technical associate degrees available are Associate in Applied Science, Administrative Assistant Diploma, Associate in Arts -- Business Emphasis, Associate in Science -- Business, Medical Administrative Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree, Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma, Legal Administrative Assistant -- Associate in Applied Science Degree, and Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma. New students may apply online, and online financial aid information and applications are available.
The Winona campus of St. Mary's University (smumn.edu) educates approximately 1,350 students every year. Unlike larger universities, class sizes are small, which allows for more hands-on exposure. The varied curriculum focuses on career preparation using basic liberal arts and sciences. A range of student activities are available at the Winona campus, many focusing on spirituality and community service. Community programs are available for students to use their newly learned skills to assist local volunteer programs. Graduate and professional programs are also available at the Winona campus.
Technical degrees can also be earned online for those not able to attend a brick-and-mortar college. Check out DeVry University (devry.edu), the University of Phoenix (phoenix.edu) and ITT Technical Institute (itt-tech.edu).