Vocational training and a Christ-centered degree
In partnership with Minneapolis College, North Central University offers access to career-specific courses and training, opportunities to gain real-world experience, and mentorship from expert faculty. Minneapolis College is a public two-year college located in downtown Minneapolis.
In the Applied Studies program, you’ll take career-specific courses at Minneapolis College, accounting for 30-50% of the credits towards your bachelor’s degree. Your first year of the Applied Studies program is completed at North Central. During your second through fourth years, you will take classes at both NCU and Minneapolis College. Upon completion of this program, you will earn both a bachelor’s degree in Applied Studies and an associate’s degree in one of the twenty-one vocational tracks below.
Why Applied Studies at North Central University?
- Experience a unique combination of vocational training and a Christ-centered degree
- Benefit from traditional residential student community while building practical skills
- Be prepared with a degree that is highly hirable, has good pay, and a clear career path
Applied studies TRACKS at North Central
- Addiction Counseling
- Apparel Technologies
- Art
- Aviation Powerplant Technician
- Cinematography
- Community Development
- Computer Forensics
- Computer Support And Network Administration
- CNC Machinist
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Assistant Diploma
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Services
- HVAC Diploma
- Law Enforcement
- Library Information Technology
- Medical Office Administration
- Screenwriting
- Sleep Technology
- Welding and Metal Fabrication