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Explore Your Options
Section titled “Explore Your Options”College is the time to discover your passions and decide what you want to do with your future. With nearly 100 degrees and certificates, you can find the right fit for you!
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Section titled “Find a Career Path for You”Take some time, explore your options. Find the career path that excites you! Not sure of what you want to do, that’s okay too. You can request information about any of our programs or search below to discover everything Ridgewater has to offer.
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Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology View Overview
Section titled “Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Machine Tool Technology Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) Program | Hutchinson | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Welding Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
Agriculture & Veterinary Technology View Overview
Section titled “Agriculture & Veterinary Technology View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agri Business Program | Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Agriculture Equipment Mechanic | Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Agriculture Marketing & Communications | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Agricultural Science and Technology Department | Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Agronomy Technology Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Agronomy Applicator Technician | Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Dairy Management Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Farm Operation and Management Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Meat Cutting | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Poultry Management Program | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Precision Agriculture (formerly GPS/GIS Information Systems Technology Program) | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Veterinary Technology Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
Art, Design & Visual Communications View Overview
Section titled “Art, Design & Visual Communications View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Digital Design and Communication Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Music | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Photography and Design Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Professional Photography Program | Online | Technical Program | Diploma, Certificate |
| Theater Department | Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Web Developer | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body Collision Technology Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Automotive Service Technology Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Administrative Assistant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Artificial Intelligence | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Business and Business Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Digital Design and Communication Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Entrepreneurship | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Healthcare Administrative Assistant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Legal Assistant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Marketing and Design Program | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Marketing and Sales Management Program | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Patient Access Representative | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Photography and Design Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Professional Photography Program | Online | Technical Program | Diploma, Certificate |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Plumbing | Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Esthiology - Basic | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Esthiology – Advanced | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Certificate |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
| Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
| Special Education Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
Health Care & Massage Therapy View Overview
Section titled “Health Care & Massage Therapy View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Director | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Certificate |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Healthcare Administrative Assistant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Health Information Technician/Medical Coding Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Health Science Broad Field Degree | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Massage Therapy Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Medical Assistant Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Nursing Assistant Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Nursing – Associates Degree and Bachelor of Science Program (RN) | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Nursing – Practical Program (LPN) | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Nursing – Part Time (LPN) | Hutchinson | Technical Program | Diploma |
| Nursing – LPN to Associate Degree (RN) | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Paramedic | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Patient Access Representative | Online | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Radiologic Technologist | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Support Technician | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Computer Programmer Program | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Network Administration and Security | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Athletic Coaching | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate |
| Business | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Business Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Communication Studies Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Communication Studies | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate |
| Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
| Economics | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
| English | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Geography | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Global Studies | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Certificate |
| History | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Leadership In Action | Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Certificate |
| Music | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Philosophy | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Political Science | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Psychology | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Psychology Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Spanish | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Special Education Transfer Pathway | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Certificate |
| Theater | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
Mathematics, Science & Engineering View Overview
Section titled “Mathematics, Science & Engineering View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Health Science Broad Field Degree | Hutchinson, Willmar | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Mathematics | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) Program | Hutchinson | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
| Physics and Engineering | Hutchinson, Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Arts (AA) Degree |
| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Skills Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Diploma, Certificate |
Peace Officer, Legal & Emergency Services View Overview
Section titled “Peace Officer, Legal & Emergency Services View Overview”| Program | Location | Program Type | Award Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant Program | Online | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma, Certificate |
| Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway | Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program | Hutchinson, Willmar | Technical Program | Certificate |
| Peace Officer Program | Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education, Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
| Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway | Willmar, Online | Liberal Arts/General Education | Associate of Science (AS) Degree |
| Paramedic Program | Willmar | Technical Program | Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma |
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Undecided?
Section titled “Undecided?”It is okay not to know what you want to go to school for. Many students either don’t know what they want to do or change their mind once they get started. College is a time to explore where your passions lie. Ridgewater College can help you find your passion.