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By Patty Inglish, MS

State Capitol (photos this page public domain)
State Capitol (photos this page public domain)

State Flag and Seal
State Flag and Seal

Minnesota offers many jobs in the fields of Information Technology and Medical/Healthcare. In addition, the two fields are more often being combined today in the medical and health career fields (research, bioengineering) -- even in psychology, with online test administration and counseling.

Minnesota in famous in the field of psychology as well, through the research and accomplishments of "The Minnesota Group", which established a leading personality instrument, The MMPI: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Widely used for decades, the instrument was updated for computer-based and Internet-based administration and is still a very useful assessment instrument today.

Training in psychology through the Doctoral Level and post-docs is available in the Twin-Cities areas near the Mall of America:

Argosy University - Twin Cities

1515 Central Parkway

Eagan, MN 55121

This school also offers extensive programs in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health sciences, and behavioral sciences (sociology, etc.) as well as psychology. It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

Argosy U: College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

This college combines expert curricula with the leading major theories and treatment best practices, including clinical assessment and intervention. Students receive practical training and internships are offered, as well as small classes for increases personal attention and the best practitioners in the field.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) -- Psychology

This degree is available only at the Argosy U Twin Cities branch. It is a four-year program is intended for students with clearly-defined career goals. These students prepare for immediate employment, career advancement, and graduate study. The program prepares people to become entry-level counselors, case managers, human resources administrators, and managers in social services business. The program allows students to prepare to qualify for credentialing in a number of US states other than Minnesota. An online study feature and accelerated learning supplement the program.

Master of Arts (MA) -- Clinical Psychology

This program teaches basic clinical skills for serving mental health needs of those with diverse backgrounds. The faculty is highly qualified for official board supervision of students. The program is a step in the doctorate degree program. In some states, holders of the MA in Clinical Psychology are eligible for licensure.

Master of Arts (MA) -- Marriage & Family Therapy

This program provides training and supervised clinical practice for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Minnesota. Argosy University/Twin Cities offers students an additional concentration in forensic counseling within the program.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) -- Clinical Psychology

To prepare students this curriculum combines theory, training, research and practice, preparing students to work with diverse populations. Students who complete the are awarded the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree. The PsyD degree combines relevant research, applied theory, and field work. entering students need a bachelor's degree in any field, but should have psychology courses in their transcript.


Minnesota Universities, Colleges, and Tech Schools

Study IT programs or Medical and Health related careers, as well as other important areas at any of the seven state universities:

Bemidji State University is listed in each edition of the "Making a Difference College Guide," a national document rating US top universities for academics and student support.

Metropolitan State University meets the needs of residents in the metropolitan region. It is premier urban, public comprehensive system university in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has nationally recognized undergraduate programs in engineering, education, IT/CIS, nursing, business, law enforcement, theater, and speech.

Minnesota State University, Moorhead is part of the Tri-College University. Enrolled students take courses at North Dakota State University and Concordia College without paying any extra tuition.

St. Cloud State University is one of the most highly accredited undergraduate universities in the Upper Midwest. It has 20 nationally accredited programs in areas like education, business, chemistry, and communication disorders [very cutting edge]..

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall was named by U.S. News and World Report as the top regional, public, liberal arts college in the Midwest every year, 1998 - 2004.

Winona State University was named in America's 100 Best College Buys for quality and value for the past eight consecutive years.

In addition, University of Minnesota offers Associate Segrees, Bachelor's Degrees in 70 majors, a Graduate and Professional Degree, Master's Degrees in 18 different fields, including from the School of Medicine, and the Ph.D.

Over 60 Public and Community Schools, such as 2-year colleges and tech schools are easily found at this link:

http://www.iseek.org/sv/Schools?typ=a&instType=CT&Prog=np&locSet=T&programSet=T&typeSet=T&outId=25110

A total of 35 public universities in Minnesota can found here:

http://www.iseek.org/sv/Schools?typ=a&instType=PU&Prog=np&locSet=T&programSet=T&typeSet=T&outId=25110

Private colleges and universities:

http://www.iseek.org/sv/Schools?typ=a&instType=CU&Prog=np&locSet=T&programSet=T&typeSet=T&outId=25110

Private vocational and tech schools:

http://www.iseek.org/sv/Schools?typ=a&instType=CV&Prog=np&locSet=T&programSet=T&typeSet=T&outId=25110

Private professional and graduate schools:

http://www.iseek.org/sv/Schools?typ=a&instType=PG&Prog=np&locSet=T&programSet=T&typeSet=T&outId=25110

Mall of America - Legos

Lego masterpieces at the Mall of America.
Lego masterpieces at the Mall of America.

MOA Trivia & Info

There are 520 stores in the Mall of America located in Bloomington MN, an indoor amusement park with 30 rides, and an underwater aquarium called Underwater Adventures.

There are lots of jobs available in and around the Mall.

258 Statues of Liberty could lie inside the Mall

If Mount Rushmore was divided into individual monuments, a president could reside in each of the Mall's four courts

Mall of America would hold 32 Boeing 747s airliners.

Seven Yankee Stadiums would fit inside Mall of America

There is no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota!

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