Lake Superior College offers a wide array of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers or transfer to four-year institutions. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and flexible scheduling to meet diverse student needs.
- Allied Health and Nursing: Programs include Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, and Radiologic Technology, focusing on patient care, medical procedures, anatomy, and clinical rotations in local healthcare facilities.
- Business and Management: Courses cover accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, and office administration, with options for business transfer degrees and certificates in small business management.
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality: Training in baking and pastry arts, culinary arts, hospitality management, and food service, including knife skills, menu planning, sanitation, and internship opportunities in regional restaurants and hotels.
- Engineering and Technology: Offerings such as Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting, Industrial Automation, and Welding, teaching CAD software, blueprint reading, robotics, and fabrication techniques for manufacturing and construction industries.
- Information Technology: Degrees in computer networking, cybersecurity, web development, and software applications, covering programming languages like Python and Java, network security protocols, database management, and ethical hacking simulations.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Transfer-oriented programs in general education, including English composition, mathematics, biology, psychology, history, and foreign languages, ensuring seamless credit transfer to universities.
- Public Safety: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Firefighter, and Law Enforcement skills certificates, with training in CPR, rescue operations, criminal justice, and physical fitness for first responders.
- Trades and Technical: Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Operations, HVAC, and Carpentry, providing practical skills in diagnostics, repair, blueprint interpretation, and safety standards for vocational careers.
Additionally, the college supports non-credit workforce development in areas like leadership, computer literacy, and ESL. With small class sizes and state-of-the-art labs, students gain real-world experience. The campus fosters a supportive environment for adult learners, veterans, and high school students through dual enrollment. Overall, these programs align with regional economic needs in healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and technology, boasting high job placement rates upon completion. Faculty bring industry expertise, and advising helps tailor education paths for success.
