Lakewood State Junior College
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| Motto | Your Bridge to Success! |
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| Type | Community and Technical College, Public |
| Established | 1967 |
| President | Angelia Millender |
| Students | 11,000 |
| Address | 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States, 55110 |
| Campus | Suburban, 170 acres (69 ha) |
| Telephone | 800-228-1978 |
| Colors | Orange, Black & Gray |
| Athletics | NJCAA |
| Nickname | Mighty Wood Duck |
| Sports | 4 teams |
| Mascot | Woody Wood Duck |
| Website | www.century.edu |
Century College is a two-year community college and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State system, and is one of Minnesota's largest two-year community and technical colleges. It was founded in 1967 as Lakewood State Junior College and in 1996 merged with Northeast Metro Technical College to become Century College.
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association. This accreditation facilitates the transfer of credit to Minnesota universities and colleges, and to other institutions in the United States.
The college offers liberal arts transfer degrees, professional programs, and over 60 career programs and short-term certificate programs. Classes are offered online, and during the day, evening, and weekends. The college also offers accelerated classes.
Fields of study include Advertising and Marketing, Art and Design, Automotive, Business and Management, Nursing, EMS, Industry and Industrial Design, Law Enforcement, Liberal Arts, Science, and Technology. Continuing Education and Customized Training programs serve students and businessmen or industry customers in the same areas.
The college's community service programs include Hands-on learning for teenagers and younger children, Prime Time classes, and the Scenic Wood Duck Trail. Century College is affiliated with the Minnesota Community College Conference and National Junior College Athletic Association Division 3.
Coordinates: 45°02′30″N 92°58′58″W / 45.0417°N 92.9828°W
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