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Dakota County Technical College, commonly referred to as DCTC, is located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The college is under the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. DCTC received formal approval in the year 1969 but classes did not start until 1970. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in various areas of study. It operates six academic departments, which are:
- Business and Information Systems
- Business and Management
- Design
- Health and Human Services
- Technical Careers
- Transportation
The students of Dakota County Technical College have access to a number of student clubs and organizations including the Automotive Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Student Government, Chess Club, and Coral Reef Ecology Club. Students also participate in sports such as baseball, softball, and soccer.
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Campus Location1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068-2999
USA
Main Tel: (651) 423-8301
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Dakota County Technical College HighlightsWhere Dakota County Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in design, nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, transportation, and hospitality.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 336 | 18 | | Associate | 262 | 30 | | 1-2 year certificate | 216 | 21 | | 2-4 year degree | 29 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Dakota County Technical College was 2,864 in 2007 (1,955 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,749 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,994 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,525 |
Financial Aid: Dakota County Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 66 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 6 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Human Resources Development
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (60 awarded) - Electrician
- Lineworker
- Mason/Masonry
DESIGN (52 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (36 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (31 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (12 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (66 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (66 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (211 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (17 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
- Woodworking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) TRANSPORTATION (108 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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