Moraine Park Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Moraine Park Technical College is one of 16 technical colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. It is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The college offers more than 100 associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates. MPTC also provides an array of student support services, including financial aid, job placement, career counseling, tutoring and special aid for students with disabilities.

MPTC’s student body features a high number of international students. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations. MPTC also sponsors special organizations that aim to assist foreign students enrolled in the college.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in construction trades, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, production trades, and family and social work.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,168 in 2009-2010 (3,232 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 38% of the student body. About 33% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

(10 awarded)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (18 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
• Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (121 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Business/Commerce
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems
• Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
• Marketing
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (65 awarded)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (111 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
• Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
• Electrician
• Glazier
• Lineworker
• Mason/Masonry
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
• Institutional Food Workers
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (46 awarded)

• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Engineering Technology
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Quality Control Technology/Technician
• Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
• Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (94 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Housing and Human Environments
• Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (4 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded)

• English Language and Literature/Letters
• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (58 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (11 awarded)

• Graphic Communications
• Printing Management

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (47 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (108 awarded)

• Blood Bank Technology Specialist
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (7 awarded)

• Chiropractic Assistant/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (451 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Medication Aide
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (58 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (127 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

• Corrections
• Corrections and Criminal Justice

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling