Business & Information Technology Hennepin Technical College Catalog Construction & Building 2005/2006 Careers Floral, Landscape & Horticulture Careers Health Careers Manufacturing & Electronic Careers Media Communication Careers Public Safety & Service Careers www.hennepintech.edu Transportation Careers Phone Numbers For quick service, try our new Student Services Automated System (763) 488-2500 automated Toll free 1 (800) 345-4655 phone system. TTY (763) 488-2571 BROOKLYN PARK EDEN PRAIRIE Admissions Testing (763) 488-2498 (952) 995-1453 Bookstore (763) 488-2665 (952) 995-1529 Campus Switchboard (952) 995-1300 (952) 995-1300 Counseling Appointments (763) 488-2547 (952) 995-1451 General Program Information/ Campus and Program Tours (763) 488-2450 (952) 995-1452 Tuition Office (763) 488-2496 (952) 995-1466 Registration (763) 488-2580 (952) 995-1460 Sara Laviolette John Heinrichs Disability Services Coordinator (763) 488-2477 (952) 995-1544 Margo McGeary Kendra Schulte Financial Aid (763) 488-2491 (952) 995-1471 Cheryl Benkofske Cheryl Benkofske Job Placement (763) 488-2411 (763) 488-2411 Carmella Gaynor Carmella Gaynor Transfer Specialist (952) 995 -1455 (952) 995 -1455 Kim Chau Ngo Tadael Emiru Multicultural Advisor (763) 488-2425 (952) 995-1440 ADDITIONAL SITES Bloomington Workforce Center (952) 346-4000 Customized Training Services (763) 550-7159 Phone numbers subject to change. www.hennepintech.edu Welcome To Hennepin Technical College It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Hennepin Technical College. The mission and purpose of HTC is to provide you with quality technical education that helps you be more successful in the pursuit of your career goals. Whether you are a part-time or full-time student, you are an important member of the college community. We are confident that we can provide you with a meaningful educational experience. The staff and faculty of HTC are prepared and sincere in their desire to help you succeed. One of the requirements for HTC faculty is that they have relevant work experience in the technical field in which they teach. It is that relevancy, plus the desire to promote learning, that makes the college an important partner in meeting the workforce needs of the communities we serve. Employers look to HTC for graduates who have the knowledge and skills to succeed on the job. The large number of career options that you will find described in this college catalog will give you some insight into the career opportunities available at HTC. Please use the catalog as a guide to understanding those programs, but also feel free to visit and talk to faculty and staff about the programs. Once again, welcome to Hennepin Technical College. It is my wish that you will find our college environment warm, friendly and focused on providing you with knowledge and skills that will add to your confidence and success in your future career choices. Best wishes to you, Ronald V. Kraft Interim President 1 Convenient Locations BROOKLYN PARK CAMPUS EDEN PRAIRIE CAMPUS CUSTOMIZED TRAINING 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard 13100 College View Drive AND CONFERENCE CENTER Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Eden Prairie, MN 55347 1820 Xenium Lane North (952) 995-1300 (952) 995-1300 Plymouth, MN 55441 (763) 550-7159 From North or South 169: From 494 South: Exit onto Brooklyn Blvd. Exit from 494 at Valley View From North or South: (77th Avenue) and turn east Road. At the top of the ramp, Exit from 494 on to Hwy 55 East, to Brooklyn Park Campus. go left. Follow Valley View Road turn right onto Xenium Lane. to Highway 212 West. Proceed Turn left onto Watertower Circle. From East or West on 694: south on Highway 212 West Exit onto Highway 169 North. approximately 2.5 miles. Proceed to Brooklyn Blvd. Turn right at College View Drive (77th Avenue). Turn east to proceed to Eden Prairie Campus. Brooklyn Park Campus. From 494 West: Exit from 494 at Highway 212 West. Proceed south on Highway 212 West approximately 2 miles. Turn right at College View Drive proceed to Eden Prairie Campus. 2 www.hennepintech.edu Contents Award Description Accounting Careers . 32 . 125 Architectural Drafting . 48 . 127 Audio Production . 90 . 129 Auto Body Collision Technology . 112 . 122 Automated Machinery Systems: Packaging . 68 . 126 Automotive Mechanics Technology. 114 . 131 Broadband Installation Technician . 33, 70 . 194 Business. 33 . 133 Cabinetmaking . 49 . 135 Carpentry. 51 . 134 Child Development Careers . 104 . 144 Computer Careers/Information Technology . 34 . 136 Course Descriptions . 121 Culinary Arts . 105 . 147 Dental Assistant Careers. 62 . 149 Electronics Technology . 70 . 150 Emergency Management. 107 . 152 Emergency Medical Services. 63 . 153 Engineering CAD Technology. 72 . 154 English as a Second Language . 156 Environmental Health and Safety . 107 . 156 Fire Protection. 107 . 163 Floral (Retail) . 56 . 193 Fluid Power Engineering Technology. 74 . 160 Ford (ASSET) Program . 116 . 159 Gas Utility Technology . 51 . 165 Graphic Design . 91 . 173, 176 Health Unit Coordinator. 64 . 166 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning . 52 . 166 Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance . 54, 79 . 168 Landscape and Horticulture Careers . 57 . 169 Machine Tool Technology . 79 . 171 Manufacturing Engineering Technology . 83. 174 Map. 2 Marine/Motor Sports Technology . 116 . 180 Medical Office Careers . 44 . 188 Medium/Heavy Truck Technology . ..