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Hennepin Technical College was established in 1972. More than 8,000 students enroll in this college every year. Apart from providing customized training services for business and industry, HTC operates 2 campuses in:
- Brooklyn Park
- Eden Prairie
A.A.S. degrees, diplomas and certificates are awarded by the Hennepin Technical College. The academic divisions of HTC are:
- Business and Information Technology
- Construction and Building Careers
- Floral and Landscape Careers
- Health Careers
- Manufacturing & Engineering Technology
- Media Communications Careers
- Public Safety and Service Careers
- Transportation Careers
Hennepin Technical College sponsors several student clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Pangea Multicultural Club, Student Life Board, Hammerhead Social Network, SkillsUSA, Veteran/ Student Club and HTC Student Senate.
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Campus Location9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
USA
Main Tel: (952) 995-1300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Hennepin Technical College HighlightsWhere Hennepin Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, office and administration, mechanics and repair, media, production trades, landscaping and horticulture, and engineering technician.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 500 | 32 | | < 1 year certificate | 442 | 33 | | 1-2 year certificate | 294 | 33 | | 2-4 year degree | 9 | 1 |
Hennepin StudentsThe student enrollment at Hennepin was 5,582 in 2007 (3,352 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 | $ 4,193 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Hennepin 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 | | 115 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
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 (36 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (52 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (55 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (34 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DESIGN (22 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (122 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (31 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Public Administration
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (33 awarded) - Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (188 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (42 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Printing Press Operator
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (66 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (58 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (281 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (76 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (19 awarded) PRODUCTION TRADES (74 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (15 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (41 awarded) - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
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