Certificate Programs
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DEGREE TYPE
Certificate
Certificate Programs
The following certificates are 12–15 credit programs completed as part of an associate degree at Lake Region State College. These are not stand-alone programs and are intended for students already enrolled in a degree program. They provide focused, practical skills that support a student’s primary area of study.
Accounting Certificate
The Accounting Certificate at Lake Region State College helps students build practical skills in accounting and financial management that apply directly to business and organizational settings. It is intended to complement an associate degree program and gives students experience with the tools and processes used in everyday financial work.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Total Credits for Accounting Certificate: 15 | ||
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | ||
| ACCT 207 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 211 | Financial Forecasting & Budgeting | 3 |
| ACCT 218 | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| ACCT 231 | Income Tax Procedures | 3 |
| ACCT 254 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL | 15 | |
Management Certificate
The Management Certificate at Lake Region State College introduces students to leadership and management skills used in today’s workplace. It is intended to complement an associate degree program and helps students build an understanding of how people, processes, and organizations work together in professional settings.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Total Credits for Management Certificate: 15 | ||
| BADM 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 202 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | ||
| BADM 240 | Sales | 3 |
| BADM 241 | Sales Management | 3 |
| BADM 280 | Personnel Management | 3 |
| BUSN 170 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL | 15 | |
Marketing Certificate
The Marketing Certificate at Lake Region State College provides students with focused, practical training in marketing, advertising, and brand development. It is designed to complement an associate degree program and gives students the opportunity to build skills that connect directly to real business and workplace settings.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Total Credits for Farm Business Management: 5 | ||
| BADM 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 202 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | ||
| BADM 210 | Advertising | 3 |
| BADM 240 | Sales | 3 |
| BADM 260 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| BADM 265 | Digital Marketing | 2 |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL | 15 | |
Theater Certificate
The Theater Certificate at Lake Region State College gives students the opportunity to study performance, production, and dramatic arts as part of their associate degree pathway. It introduces key theater concepts while allowing students to take part in both academic study and hands-on stage experience.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Total Credits for Theater Certificate: 12 | ||
| THEA 110 | Introduction to Theater Arts | 3 |
| THEA 161 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 201 | Practicum | 2 |
| THEA 299 | Special Topics | 1 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | ||
| ENGL 221 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL | 12 | |