Credential directory
Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
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Associate’s Degree Cosmetology
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ce-bef28034-18ec-4c33-a2c0-aee438f3ae74This Cosmetology degree includes instruction in theory and practical application techniques of hair styling, cutting, coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and nail and skin care. Completion of the AAS degree prepares students for the state written exam and certification of skills as r …more
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Associate’s Degree Cosmetology
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ce-c8ccb5dc-a2fc-40de-81c9-8c24e082f52fThis program prepares individuals to artistically improve skin, hair and nails. Instruction includes styling, hair coloring, hair shaping, permanent waving, facials, manicures, pedicures and thermal styling. Coursework emphasizes hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. Include …more
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Associate’s Degree Creative Writing
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ce-2f9d5c8b-21bd-4ba4-b5ef-57f97b200053The Associate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing will provide students with a focus in the written creative arts, including screen writing and play writing, the writing of creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction, and the writing for children and young adults culminating in a capstone in one genre.
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Associate’s Degree Creative Writing
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ce-69ada587-aa30-44a0-8ab2-396ffd00ae1bThe AFA in Creative Writing prepares students for further university-level creative writing studies by combining liberal arts general education courses and foundation courses in various genres of writing and literary studies. Graduates will be able to write effectively in multiple genres of creative …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice
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ce-0de79778-02a7-441d-b2e0-f86d860e78fbThis Associate in Science degree provides students with a broad-based liberal arts education to help prepare them for the rigors of the criminal justice profession and advancement of knowledge of the criminal justice system. Program curriculum includes criminal law and procedure, policing, investiga …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice
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ce-14d1cbdf-da13-4c0d-b05c-e2a43eec0039This program provides students with a broad analysis of the relationship between law and society as well as a thorough examination of the interrelationships, functions and operations of the different components of the criminal justice system. It is designed to provide preparation for a variety of en …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice
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ce-f34bade6-47b9-4351-9e9d-30263fdbc755A criminal justice degree is part of the Professional Peace Officer Education Program requirement for Minnesota Peace Officer licensing standards. All course work is certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and meets the Board's learning objectives. The degree applies …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice
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ce-fb9f92c5-e78e-48c3-8756-031744ebee55The Law Enforcement program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
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ce-42974575-4081-4f06-8036-2945d8a876baThe Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Criminal Justice bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.* The curriculum has been specifica …more
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Associate’s Degree Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
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ce-538fc30c-f1ad-46b8-ae77-7d712d019939The Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Criminal Justice bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities*. The curriculum has been spec …more
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Associate’s Degree Culinary Arts
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ce-435c3048-83fc-4f71-9c90-0f43b369ae08A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; com …more
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Associate’s Degree Culinary Arts
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ce-9d903c60-c65b-407b-bb7b-46dd5f37824aThe Culinary Arts A.A.S. degree prepares individuals for career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, clubs and institutional food service facilities. Responsibilities may include menu planning, purchasing food, equipment, and supplies, selecting, and developing recipes, selecting and using various …more
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Associate’s Degree Culinary Arts
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ce-ae7bc299-873a-470e-b7ce-8646e4f6fa2bThe Culinary Arts AAS degree offers students extensive hands-on cooking experience while including a broad range of liberal arts and management courses to provide students the skills needed to succeed in the complex food world. The program embraces a wide range of cuisines and cultures which expose …more
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Associate’s Degree Culinary Entrepreneur
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ce-32a59740-133f-4b32-987d-446d0d83ce86The Culinary Entrepreneur A.A.S. degree prepares individuals for career opportunities in restaurants, institutional food service facilities, food trucks, and other entrepreneur opportunities. Culinary responsibilities include menu planning, purchasing food, equipment, and supplies, selecting, and de …more
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Associate’s Degree Cyber Defense
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ce-52508abe-6b21-4855-a789-8d2267678609This degree provides students the opportunity to utilize the tools and systems to monitor, mitigate, and prevent threats to computer networks. Through hands-on experience, this degree prepares individuals to become a skilled network security professional. Learning outcomes for this program are alig …more
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Associate’s Degree Cyber Security
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ce-05b8e63f-1fcb-4b1e-88b5-21f368314ca1Providing security for computer networks is a critical skill set in today's economy. This 2 year program is focused on providing students with the networking basics required of any technician, but also the understanding of network security to ensure systems and networks are adequately protected fro …more
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Associate’s Degree Cyber Security
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ce-8f7ae755-a941-42ee-9c7e-21fbeb9f5b5dThe Cyber Security major brings together the Information Technology foundation and provides focused cybersecurity skills and knowledge to develop entry-level security specialists. The curriculum includes planning and implementing security measures for the protection of computer networks and informat …more
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Associate’s Degree Cyber Security and Defense
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ce-ef7a5716-0c2d-4874-a2db-b420f6566251Minneapolis College's Cyber Security and Defense degree provides comprehensive, industry-focused training on information technology security. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in how to secure computers, systems, and networks, defe …more
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Associate’s Degree Cybersecurity
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ce-d0fff5e7-00fd-4b35-b953-911144bf0707Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career categories in the world and the need for skilled professionals to help prevent damaging and costly security breaches is at an all-time high. The Cybersecurity A.S. program places emphasis on the fundamental skills and knowledge required to safeguard …more
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Associate’s Degree Cybersecurity, Virtualization, and Forensics
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ce-e597d7e6-97bb-4cb0-848e-f4c11d19d45dCybersecurity is the activity or process, ability or capability, or state whereby information and communications systems and the information contained therein are protected from and/or defended against damage,unauthorized use or modification, or exploitation. This program is designed to fill a criti …more