Healthcare Professional

New for Fall of 2025

Photo of medical worker in hospital room looking at camera and smiling.

This certificate program provides a solid health sciences foundation to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment in a variety of health care settings. These courses in this program also serve as prerequisites for other South Central College health sciences programs, including but not limited to: dental assisting, medical assisting, medical lab technician, paramedic technician, nursing, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology.

Campuses: Faribault and North Mankato

Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

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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."
The SCC Foundation awards more than $500,000 in scholarships annually.

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Health Sciences Programs

One in every ten jobs in the U.S. today are in the healthcare industry. From technicians to those on the front line of patient care, opportunities abound. Many well-paying healthcare careers require just two years of college to get started.