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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone, MN
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available82
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced placement courses and examinations completed at a high school will be evaluated upon receipt of an official transcript from the College Board program. Scores of three, four, and five will be awarded credit at Minnesota West. Credit may be given for a specific college course if a test covers substantially similar material. If the test material does not match an existing course, students may be given elective credits.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 8 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Production Operations, General
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Development
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
- Electrician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
F
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Human Services, General
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Lineworker
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Receptionist
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Robotics Technology/Technician
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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