New Associate of Arts degree designed to help students begin 4-year degree 

We are excited to offer a new program: Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences! This degree is designed to provide a well-rounded education with a range of coursework in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences. By earning an Associate of Arts degree at Minnesota State College Southeast, you will gain a credential you can take with you to transfer into any Minnesota State four-year institution as a junior in college.

The study of liberal arts and sciences isn't just about memorizing facts - it's learning how to learn, so you will be prepared to adapt to an ever-changing world. You are not training for a specific job, but gaining the communications and reasoning skills that will enhance your career opportunities in any area you might pursue in the future.

Workforce readiness

There is an increasing national need for all working-age adults to possess at least two years of higher education. Our region's workforce communities have indicated that they are seeking "well-rounded" individuals who possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communications skills. With an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences you will be better qualified to pursue your career options.

Students can finish an Associate of Arts degree within four semesters at the college. All essential courses are offered every semester and the college offers evening classes, online classes and hybrid classes. A full array of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are available at both the Red Wing and Winona campuses.

Program Highlights

• Build skills and knowledge that will remain relevant today, tomorrow, and beyond
• Gain high-demand critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills
• Meet general education requirements needed for transfer
• Choose electives that are appropriate for your planned transfer program
• Small class sizes and dedicated faculty

For more information about the new Associate of Arts degree option, visit with an admissions advisor - call 877-853-8324 (Winona) or 800-657-4849 (Red Wing) to schedule an appointment.

Real World Experience: Southeast Technical Carpentry Program announces Open House

Southeast Technical's Carpentry Program students and their instructor, Ralph Roemer, have worked for the whole school year to bring blueprints to reality, building a single-family home off County Road 15, on Homer Valley Road. They will celebrate with an Open House on Saturday, June 18 (10 am - 1 pm).

 
The new 1600 square foot, single-story home, is tucked into the hillside of Homer Valley. It features 2 bedrooms and three bathrooms.

 
As in previous years, a special feature of the home is custom cabinetry built by the students to design specifications provided by the owner for the kitchen and bathrooms. The students build the cabinets from "scratch" and finish them in the carpentry lab at the college before installing them in the home.
Homeowners can expect to save a substantial amount of money on the cost of carpentry labor by working with Southeast Technical to build a new home. The college is seeking a prospective home owner to build a project house in the 2017-2018 school year.

 
Plans are set for the next home construction to start this fall, but it's not too early to start planning to build a home starting in September 2017. Interested parties should contact the college as soon as possible to see if working with our carpentry program might be a good fit for them. Call the college at 507-453-2700 and ask to leave a message for Ralph Roemer.

 
Southeast Technical's Carpentry Program graduates can look forward to an improving job market as the construction industry continues to rebound. A 2014 study ranked carpentry among the top 10 high growth, high pay occupations in Minnesota through 2022. Carpentry was listed at #4 in Minnesota with a median salary of $45,881.14. Carpentry was ranked as the #1 high growth, high paying occupation in Wisconsin with a median salary of $42,350.

 
Southeast Technical offers diploma and associate degree programs in carpentry, and also provides certificate programs for carpenters who are seeking additional training. To learn more, visit the Carpentry program page at www.southeastmn.one.