Dakota County Technical College

Accountant

Accounting students are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information regarding the operations and financial condition of businesses and organizations. Working with spreadsheet and accounting software, they acquire the skills necessary to prepare financial statements, tax returns, and government forms. In addition to knowledge of federal and state tax laws, students will learn to review documents for accuracy and completeness to comply with regulatory requirements.

Accountant

Accounting students are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information regarding the operations and financial condition of businesses and organizations. Working with spreadsheet and accounting software, they acquire the skills necessary to prepare financial statements, tax returns, and government forms. In addition to knowledge of federal and state tax laws, students will learn to review documents for accuracy and completeness to comply with regulatory requirements.

Accounting Clerk

Accounting students are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information regarding the operations and financial condition of businesses and organizations. Working with spreadsheet and accounting software, they acquire the skills necessary to prepare financial statements, tax returns, and government forms. In addition to knowledge of federal and state tax laws, students will learn to review documents for accuracy and completeness to comply with regulatory requirements.

Administrative Assistant

This program prepares students for employment in administrative support roles. Students use computer systems for document processing and file management tasks. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research. Administrative Assistants may be called upon to communicate, organize, coordinate, and integrate data.

Architectural Drafting

Architectural Technology A.A.S. Degree: This program prepares the student to work in architectural and construction related fields, providing training in the latest computer-aided design (CAD), REVIT building information modeling (BIM) software, and 3D visualization. Students develop drawings for residential and commercial buildings in a hands-on environment patterned after the most up-to-date architectural offices.

Architectural Technology

Architectural Technology A.A.S. Degree: This program prepares the student to work in architectural and construction related fields, providing training in the latest computer-aided design (CAD), REVIT building information modeling (BIM) software, and 3D visualization. Students develop drawings for residential and commercial buildings in a hands-on environment patterned after the most up-to-date architectural offices.

Auto Body Collision Technology

Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who accurately diagnose and repair collision-damaged vehicles. Repairing today's advanced passenger vehicles requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and refinishing. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations and hands-on repair of customer vehicles.

Auto Body Collision Technology

Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who accurately diagnose and repair collision-damaged vehicles. Repairing today's advanced passenger vehicles requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and refinishing. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations and hands-on repair of customer vehicles.

Automotive Service (ASEP)

Through DCTC's unique cooperation with General Motors and AC Delco, ASEP trains highly skilled service technicians for GM dealers and AC Delco Professional Service Centers. ASEP labs are equipped with the latest GM technology, including vehicles, components, training aids and technical information. Trained to handle GM'S computer-oriented product line, ASEP technicians are prepared to keep pace with future technology.

Automotive Service Technology

As skilled professionals, automotive technicians accurately diagnose mechanical problems related to engine, transmission, fuel injection, suspension, HVAC and electrical systems. Students learn to maintain and repair engine, chassis, drive train, front-wheel drive, fuel injection, hybrid/electric drive and electrical and emission systems. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations, computer applications and hands-on car repair.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Students are trained to work in the Healthcare Technology Management field as biomedical equipment technicians, more commonly known as BMETs. They test the performance and operating characteristics of medical electronic/electro- mechanical equipment of moderate to high complexity to ensure compliance with established performance and safety standards. Graduates are qualified to maintain equipment found in hospitals and medical centers.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Students are trained to work in the Healthcare Technology Management field as biomedical equipment technicians, more commonly known as BMETs. They test the performance and operating characteristics of medical electronic/electro- mechanical equipment of moderate to high complexity to ensure compliance with established performance and safety standards. Graduates are qualified to maintain equipment found in hospitals and medical centers.

Business Administration

This program provides essential knowledge, skills and abilities that can be applied to the ever changing and highly competitive world of business. In this multidisciplinary degree, students understand business from management, financial and marketing perspectives. The Business Administration A.S. offers students the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree and then transfer to designated bachelor's degree programs at a number of universities.

Business Entrepreneur

This program teaches small business management skills along with all the necessary knowledge and skill sets to start and grow a new small business. The programs central core is the planning of a small business to ensure that the business has the best possible chance of succeeding. The certificate can stand alone for individuals with existing skills or complement a variety of existing technical programs.

Business Management

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Child & Family Studies

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood & Youth Development. These professions are projected to increase. EarlyChildhoodEducationTransferPathwayA.S.Degree:Thisprogram is designed to prepare students for transfer to an early childhood teacher licensure program. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children.

Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology

This program incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and software programs in its labs. Working in a diverse field with excellent employment opportunities nationwide, graduates will be involved in all aspects of the construction process including the planning and design as well as project management and inspections of roads, bridges, highways, subdivisions, and conventional energy plants, including wind farms.

Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology

This program incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and software programs in its labs. Working in a diverse field with excellent employment opportunities nationwide, graduates will be involved in all aspects of the construction process including the planning and design as well as project management and inspections of roads, bridges, highways, subdivisions, and conventional energy plants, including wind farms.

Commercial HVAC/R

This program prepares students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) with a focus on commercial systems. Students gain hands-on experience in safety procedures, thermal dynamics, electrical fundamentals, motor technology, refrigerant handling, piping, and system troubleshooting. The curriculum follows a structured sequence to build technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and customer service expertise.

Construction Codes & Inspection

Construction Management A.S. and A.A.S degrees prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design and business that are required to manage complex construction projects.

Construction Codes & Permitting Specialist

Construction Management A.S. and A.A.S degrees prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design and business that are required to manage complex construction projects.

Construction Management (A.A.S.)

Construction Management A.S. and A.A.S degrees prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design and business that are required to manage complex construction projects.

Construction Management (A.S.)

Construction Management A.S. and A.A.S degrees prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design and business that are required to manage complex construction projects.

Dental Assistant

This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the dental field, preparing them to effectively assist dental professionals in patient care.

Dental Assistant

This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the dental field, preparing them to effectively assist dental professionals in patient care.

Desktop Programming

This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

Digital Illustration

This one-year, in-person certificate program focuses on developing digital illustration skills and preparing students for a career as a commercial artist. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of art, design principles and technical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will enhance their drawing abilities through both traditional and digital methods while exploring various media.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Marketing Specialist A.A.S. Degree: Digital marketing is using the right techniques to allow a marketer to promote in a digital world. While the basics of marketing still apply, digital marketing isn't just another new channel for marketing. It's a refreshingly new approach to marketing which offers a unique understanding of consumer behavior through a digital world. Today's marketers must be well versed in social media, mobile marketing, analytics and more.

Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood & Youth Development. These professions are projected to increase. EarlyChildhoodEducationTransferPathwayA.S.Degree:Thisprogram is designed to prepare students for transfer to an early childhood teacher licensure program. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children.

Early Childhood & Youth Development

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood & Youth Development. These professions are projected to increase. EarlyChildhoodEducationTransferPathwayA.S.Degree:Thisprogram is designed to prepare students for transfer to an early childhood teacher licensure program. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children.

Early Childhood & Youth Development

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood & Youth Development. These professions are projected to increase. EarlyChildhoodEducationTransferPathwayA.S.Degree:Thisprogram is designed to prepare students for transfer to an early childhood teacher licensure program. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children.

Early Childhood & Youth Development

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood & Youth Development. These professions are projected to increase. EarlyChildhoodEducationTransferPathwayA.S.Degree:Thisprogram is designed to prepare students for transfer to an early childhood teacher licensure program. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Designed to give students hands-on experience for entry-level positions in electrical construction, installation, operation and maintenance occupations, this program delivers technical courses in electrical/electronics theory plus the installation, maintenance, wiring, and testing of electrical/electronic apparatus and control devices through the application of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Designed to give students hands-on experience for entry-level positions in electrical construction, installation, operation and maintenance occupations, this program delivers technical courses in electrical/electronics theory plus the installation, maintenance, wiring, and testing of electrical/electronic apparatus and control devices through the application of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Lineworker

Graduates are prepared to join the electrical power industry workforce as safe and knowledgeable apprentices. Along with extensive hands-on experience building power lines, students also practice both overhead and underground techniques. Campus instruction facilities include a large outdoor training field for pole climbing, line construction, bucket-truck operation and erecting power lines using power-line construction trucks.

Electrical Lineworker

Graduates are prepared to join the electrical power industry workforce as safe and knowledgeable apprentices. Along with extensive hands-on experience building power lines, students also practice both overhead and underground techniques. Campus instruction facilities include a large outdoor training field for pole climbing, line construction, bucket-truck operation and erecting power lines using power-line construction trucks.

Executive Administrative Specialist

This program prepares students for employment in administrative support roles. Students use computer systems for document processing and file management tasks. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research. Administrative Assistants may be called upon to communicate, organize, coordinate, and integrate data.

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

Exercise and Sport Science A.S./A.A.S Degree: This program offers two different 60-credit degree awards: Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. Both programs include technical courses in Exercise and Sport Science and general education courses. The A.S. degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The A.A.S. degree prepares students to go directly into the workforce.

Exercise & Sport Science

Exercise and Sport Science A.S./A.A.S Degree: This program offers two different 60-credit degree awards: Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. Both programs include technical courses in Exercise and Sport Science and general education courses. The A.S. degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The A.A.S. degree prepares students to go directly into the workforce.

Graphic Design Technology

This program prepares students to explore, plan, design and produce visual solutions to graphic design communications problems. Graphic designers work to discover the most effective way to communicate in print, web, and interactive media. Students develop skills and knowledge in design concepts, typography, layout, illustration, animation, web content and computer software to create graphic designs for a variety of purposes.

Heavy Construction Equip. Maintenance

Coursework prepares students to succeed as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working technicians with heavy equipment dealers and contractors. Instruction involves classroom theory, live shop demonstrations, and repair of heavy equipment currently used in industry. Making repairs on actual equipment is vital to skill development.

Heavy Construction Equip. Mechanic

Coursework prepares students to succeed as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working technicians with heavy equipment dealers and contractors. Instruction involves classroom theory, live shop demonstrations, and repair of heavy equipment currently used in industry. Making repairs on actual equipment is vital to skill development.

Heavy Construction Equip. Technology

Coursework prepares students to succeed as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working technicians with heavy equipment dealers and contractors. Instruction involves classroom theory, live shop demonstrations, and repair of heavy equipment currently used in industry. Making repairs on actual equipment is vital to skill development.

Heavy Duty Truck Technology

Students learn all aspects of heavy-duty truck repair and maintenance. The program focuses on class 7 and 8. Areas of instruction include electrical and electronic systems, emissions, steering/alignment, foundation brakes, air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Students perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhauls and tune-ups on electronic engines. Clutch, transmission, drive axle repair and overhaul are taught along with welding instruction, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Heavy Duty Truck Technology

Students learn all aspects of heavy-duty truck repair and maintenance. The program focuses on class 7 and 8. Areas of instruction include electrical and electronic systems, emissions, steering/alignment, foundation brakes, air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Students perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhauls and tune-ups on electronic engines. Clutch, transmission, drive axle repair and overhaul are taught along with welding instruction, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Human Resource Management

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

HVAC & Refrigeration

Employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2032. The goal of DCTC's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is to provide students with the entry level knowledge and skills required to safely install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair today's technologically advanced HVAC/R systems.

HVAC & Refrigeration

Employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2032. The goal of DCTC's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is to provide students with the entry level knowledge and skills required to safely install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair today's technologically advanced HVAC/R systems.

Individualized Studies

This degree enables students to custom design a program to meet educational and career goals that cannot otherwise be accomplished through existing college programs.

Industrial Engineering Technician

The Industrial Engineering program allows students to "earn while they learn" and introduces students to a high demand and well-paid career field. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the industrial engineering field has the highest employee demand rating possible (5 out of 5 stars). The Industrial Engineering field is a vast and ever-changing industry that has numerous employment opportunities.

Information Systems Management

This interdisciplinary program combines courses from Networking Administration, Software Development and Information Systems Management to teach a unique blend of networking, programming and management skills. Graduates are prepared to function in small business firms as the sole computer resource person or, matched with entrepreneurial knowledge, start their own computer consulting firms.

Information Systems Management

This interdisciplinary program combines courses from Networking Administration, Software Development and Information Systems Management to teach a unique blend of networking, programming and management skills. Graduates are prepared to function in small business firms as the sole computer resource person or, matched with entrepreneurial knowledge, start their own computer consulting firms.

Interior Design

Thisaward-winningInteriorDesignprogramisachallengingcourse of study preparing students to launch a career in an exciting and dynamic profession. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the hands- on knowledge and skills to design functional and aesthetically engaging environments. The curriculum is architecturally based and explores spatial design and its' embellishment.

Interior Design: NCIDQ Pathway

Thisaward-winningInteriorDesignprogramisachallengingcourse of study preparing students to launch a career in an exciting and dynamic profession. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the hands- on knowledge and skills to design functional and aesthetically engaging environments. The curriculum is architecturally based and explores spatial design and its' embellishment.

Legal Administrative Assistant

This program prepares students to work in a variety of law- related fields. Specialized legal courses include Civil Procedures, Civil Litigation, and Estate, Probate, and Real Estate. Students also take a variety of general administrative courses covering software applications, keyboarding and communications. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research.

Legal Administrative Assistant

This program prepares students to work in a variety of law- related fields. Specialized legal courses include Civil Procedures, Civil Litigation, and Estate, Probate, and Real Estate. Students also take a variety of general administrative courses covering software applications, keyboarding and communications. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research.

Marketing

Marketing professionals use their attention to detail and communication skills to create marketing messages that address their customer needs through various communication methods. Marketers develop strategies to benefit both internal audiences and external customers. Their ability to work in fast-paced environment, deadline- oriented environments is due to marketers being independent thinkers.

Medical Administrative Specialist

This program prepares students to work in a variety of positions in the medical field. Some of the specialized medical courses include medical documentation, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. Students also take a variety of general administrative courses covering software applications, keyboarding and communications. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research.

Medical Administrative Specialist

This program prepares students to work in a variety of positions in the medical field. Some of the specialized medical courses include medical documentation, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. Students also take a variety of general administrative courses covering software applications, keyboarding and communications. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research.

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in a variety of healthcare settings performing clinical and administrative duties. The practice of medical assisting necessitates mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in a variety of healthcare settings performing clinical and administrative duties. The practice of medical assisting necessitates mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coding Specialist A.A.S. Degree: prepares students for an entry-level professional fee medical coding position as well as prepares the student with skills to advance within the healthcare system. These positions are often offered by physician and non- physician practitioner clinics, acute care hospitals, third party payers, or consulting firms with a need for a medical coder.

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coding Specialist A.A.S. Degree: prepares students for an entry-level professional fee medical coding position as well as prepares the student with skills to advance within the healthcare system. These positions are often offered by physician and non- physician practitioner clinics, acute care hospitals, third party payers, or consulting firms with a need for a medical coder.

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coding Specialist A.A.S. Degree: prepares students for an entry-level professional fee medical coding position as well as prepares the student with skills to advance within the healthcare system. These positions are often offered by physician and non- physician practitioner clinics, acute care hospitals, third party payers, or consulting firms with a need for a medical coder.

Microsoft Office Applications Management

This program prepares students for employment in administrative support roles. Students use computer systems for document processing and file management tasks. This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research. Administrative Assistants may be called upon to communicate, organize, coordinate, and integrate data.

Mopar CAP

Mopar CAP students gain the training and fundamental knowledge theyneedtoworkonsomeofthehottestvehiclesintheindustryfrom the legendary Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT® and Alfa Romeo brands. Mopar CAP certification gives students a competitive edge and shows dealers they have the fundamental qualifications to be a successful automotive career at a Mopar dealership. With educators certified by Stellantis, Mopar CAP combines hands-on experience and classroom instruction.

Multicultural Human Resources Management

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Multicultural Leadership

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Multicultural Quality Management

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Multicultural Supervision

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Networking Administration

This program provides students with the knowledge and experience to install and maintain computers, servers, networks and other networking equipment to function in a variety of network environments. Combining a theory-based foundation with hands-on work, students build and manage networks, install software, configure a variety of networking devices, including switches and routers, and troubleshoot problems related to both hardware and software.

Networking Administration

This program provides students with the knowledge and experience to install and maintain computers, servers, networks and other networking equipment to function in a variety of network environments. Combining a theory-based foundation with hands-on work, students build and manage networks, install software, configure a variety of networking devices, including switches and routers, and troubleshoot problems related to both hardware and software.

Nursing Assisting

This course prepares students to assist dependent elderly persons, home-care clients and hospital patients with their personal care needs. This course combines home health aide content with the nursing assistant course. The Minnesota State Certification examination is administered following course completion. Employment in this field typically requires successful completion of the NNAAP exam.

Paint Preparation

Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who accurately diagnose and repair collision-damaged vehicles. Repairing today's advanced passenger vehicles requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and refinishing. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations and hands-on repair of customer vehicles.

PC Technician

This program provides students with the knowledge and experience to install and maintain computers, servers, networks and other networking equipment to function in a variety of network environments. Combining a theory-based foundation with hands-on work, students build and manage networks, install software, configure a variety of networking devices, including switches and routers, and troubleshoot problems related to both hardware and software.

Personal Training

Exercise and Sport Science A.S./A.A.S Degree: This program offers two different 60-credit degree awards: Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. Both programs include technical courses in Exercise and Sport Science and general education courses. The A.S. degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The A.A.S. degree prepares students to go directly into the workforce.

Photography

The field of photography is an expanding visual sector demanding skilled experts. This program guides students through essential aspects of photography, allowing them to apply their skills in image capture remotely. The curriculum focuses on workflow, lighting techniques, portraiture, and product photography, all within the virtual realm.

Practical Nursing

The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skill set to administer safe, ethical, patient-centered nursing care in traditional and alternative health care settings. The Practical Nurse (PN) role within the nursing process is taught through classroom learning, simulated client care, and instructor-supervised clinical experiences in health care settings. Employment in this field typically requires successful completion of the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

Professional Photography

The field of photography is an expanding visual sector demanding skilled experts. This program guides students through essential aspects of photography, allowing them to apply their skills in image capture remotely. The curriculum focuses on workflow, lighting techniques, portraiture, and product photography, all within the virtual realm.

Public Administration

Public Administration is the fulfillment of public policy and general welfare for the communities served. This certificate is designed to prepare you for a career in a wide range of supervisory and leadership roles found in the ever changing and diverse environment of the public sector. This certificate can be combined with other management courses to earn a degree in Technical Management.

Quality Improvement

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Sales Specialist

Digital Marketing Specialist A.A.S. Degree: Digital marketing is using the right techniques to allow a marketer to promote in a digital world. While the basics of marketing still apply, digital marketing isn't just another new channel for marketing. It's a refreshingly new approach to marketing which offers a unique understanding of consumer behavior through a digital world. Today's marketers must be well versed in social media, mobile marketing, analytics and more.

Small Business Accounting

Accounting students are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information regarding the operations and financial condition of businesses and organizations. Working with spreadsheet and accounting software, they acquire the skills necessary to prepare financial statements, tax returns, and government forms. In addition to knowledge of federal and state tax laws, students will learn to review documents for accuracy and completeness to comply with regulatory requirements.

Software Development

This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

Software Development

This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

Sport Management

The field of sport management focuses on the business side of sport, fitness, and recreation. Topics include sport ethics, marketing, management, and accounting. An exploration of career requirements and opportunities in sport management is included. Required coursework includes classes in sport management, business, and liberal arts and sciences. The A.S. degree option provides for transfer to a baccalaureate program for continued study, networking, and expanded career options.

Supervisory Leadership

This program provides working adults with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in today's increasingly competitive business environment. Students acquire the competencies that can be universally applied to global and local organizations in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. Students can individualize their degree by selecting a technical path. Certificates may be combined to earn diplomas.

Technical Management

This program provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in leadership positions and enhances career mobility. The program is highly individualized based on a student's interests and previous experience by completing a credit for prior learning assessment process. Students can leverage their specific technical field with the required Business Management emphasis (BUSN), and they can further explore and incorporate more than one of DCTC's programs as part of this degree.

Truck Fleet Maintenance

Students learn all aspects of heavy-duty truck repair and maintenance. The program focuses on class 7 and 8. Areas of instruction include electrical and electronic systems, emissions, steering/alignment, foundation brakes, air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Students perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhauls and tune-ups on electronic engines. Clutch, transmission, drive axle repair and overhaul are taught along with welding instruction, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technician program is academically rigorous, and it takes highly motivated individuals to succeed. Students must have a better than average ability to master a large course load of scientific and medical materials in a relatively short period of time. Courses are taught by experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that allow for extensive hands-on training with a variety of animal species.

Web Design

As a one year, in-class or fully-online program, this certificate emphasizes web page architecture for the graphic designer or those looking for basic web design skills. User interface design concepts, HTML/CSS/JavaScript Bootstrap framework, and Content Management Systems such as WordPress are used to create attractive and functional web sites.

Web Programming

This program prepares students to become computer programmers. Learning an array of programming languages used for software development. Students design, write, debug and test application software. Individual effort and teamwork are developed. Skilled graduates are prepared to provide software solutions for employers.

Welding Technology

The Welding Program offers a variety of training in different welding processes specific to our trade. Students will gain knowledge through theory in class and hands on experience in the welding lab. The major topics and welding processes will be covered in this nine-month course to ready the student for entry level positions in the industry. Subjects that are covered include: Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes Oxy/Fuel, Plasma Arc.