Study at Central Lakes College Brainerd

Central Lake College–Brainerd campus is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in the year 1995 with the merger of Brainerd Community College and Brainerd Staples Technical Colleges. The college has another campus located in Staples, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Students of Central Lake College are offered associate degrees and certificate programs. There are numerous Course Topics to choose from including biology, mass communications, computer information technology, nursing, inland underwater diving, and sociology.

Central Lake College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Raiders. The male students, at the Brainerd campus, participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and golf. The female students compete in volleyball, softball, basketbal, and golf.

Profile of Central Lakes College Brainerd

Central Lakes College is in Brainerd, MN. Brainerd is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Central Lakes College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Course Topics

Fields of study in vogue at the school include conservation and resource management and production trades.

Central Lakes College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Central Lakes College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.

Student Enrollment

Approximately 3,343 students study at Central Lakes College (in 2007).

Central Lakes College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	225	liberal arts and sciences, American Sign Language
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	116	licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Transportation	60	construction equipment operation
Security and Law Enforcement	45	criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police
Mechanics and Repair	38	diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics
Production Trades	35	machinist, welding
Engineering Technician	30	mechanical drafting, robotics tech, computer systems tech
Business and Management	28	business management, accounting, accounting technology
Medical Support and Technology	24	dental assistant
Conservation and Resource Management	19	conservation, environmental studies
Landscaping and Horticulture	14	landscaping, applied horticulture, greenhouse operations, floristry
office and Administration	13	data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations
Medical Adminstration	13	medical secretary
Media	11	photo and film tech
Family and Social Work	9	child care management
Computer Science and Engineering	8	computer networking
Photography and Commercial Art	7	commercial art
Education and Teaching	4	teacher aide
Engineering	3	engineering
Agricultural Science and Management	3	farm management
Drama and Performing Arts	2	theatre design
Hospitality	1	tourism and travel

Contact: Central Lakes College

Central Lakes College Brainerd
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401-3900
General Phone: (218) 855-8000
http://WWW.CLCMN.EDU