Subd. 1. Approval.

The board may approve awarding of appropriate certificates, diplomas, or degrees to persons who complete a prescribed curriculum.

Subd. 2. Technical and consolidated technical colleges.

A technical college or consolidated technical community college shall offer students the option of pursuing diplomas and certificates in each technical education program, unless the board determines that this is not practicable for certain programs. All credits earned for a diploma or certificate shall be applicable toward any available degree in the same program.