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Start your bachelor's degree at SCC and finish at Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Moorhead State University, Saint Cloud State University, Southwest State University, or Winona State University.

Minnesota State Transfer Pathway associate degrees enable you to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree at South Central College and then transfer to a designated program at a Minnesota State university to complete the final two years. After graduating with a Transfer Pathway associate degree from South Central College, you are guaranteed admittance into one of the seven Minnesota State universities, entering with junior-year status with many of their general education requirements and program prerequisite classes already satisfied. The Transfer Pathway associate degree gives you the assurance that all 60 credits you earn at SCC will count towards a designated bachelor’s degree. 

Why Starting at SCC Make Sense

Be Successful! Expert faculty, smaller class sizes, state-of-the-art labs, and a student-success support system provides SCC students with a great learning experience.  SCC provides an environment that helps you learn what it takes to succeed in college.

Save $$$ on Tuition - SCC is the most affordable higher education option in the region. In addition, the college’s foundations award more than $500,000 annually in student scholarships. Learn More

Choices for You - South Central College currently offers ten Minnesota State Transfer Pathways Degrees:

 

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What Architectural Drafting and Design Students Say

Freddy Bigbear
Freddy Bigbear
"You can go on to do many different jobs after completing this program."
Jaime Mathwig
Jaime Mathwig
"The Architectural Drafting and Design program is great! We work on “real-world” projects that are very practical. Also, the instructor is very supportive in helping us find a job before and after graduation."
Matthew Rocker
Matthew Rocker
"I started out not knowing the difference between a section cut and a plan view. Now I’m creating building plans of my own. My instructor is one of the biggest reasons I enjoy and learn so much."
Stephanie Chandler
Stephanie Chandler
"I really enjoy small class sizes and the teachers are really helpful working one-on-one."

Transporation Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the auto industry will have to fill 35,000 technician jobs each year through the end of the decade to keep up with demand. With increasing automobile computer sophistication, receiving training from a certified program is a must.