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RCTC OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE: Over 70 academic programs - More than 1,200 courses Multiple credential options including certificate, diploma, and associate degree Over 300 online offerings, with many programs having an exclusive online option
ACCOUNTING | BUSINESS | OFFICE ADMINISTRATION • • • •
Accounting Administrative Office Professions Business Supervisory Leadership
Whether you enjoy working with people, products or numbers, careers in business and finance can be found in nearly every interest and industry, from healthcare to manufacturing and information technology. Because the exchange of goods and services happens in every corner of the globe and operations management is critical to success, your business skills can be applied anywhere.
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE | NATURAL RESOURCES • Environmental Science • Veterinary Technician Students looking for rewarding careers working with plants and animals have multiple options in the Agriculture Science | Natural Resources pathway. From caring for sick pets to studying complex ecosystems, students gain valuable hands-on experience in two distinct programs.
Students looking to make a difference in the lives of others have several options at RCTC. From working with at-risk youth to helping others stay healthy, RCTC has seven challenging and exciting opportunities within the Behavior | Education | Personal Services pathway.
BEHAVIOR | EDUCATION | PERSONAL SERVICES • • • • • • • •
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Coaching Early Childhood Care and Education Group Fitness Instructor Human Services Specialist Human Services Technician Personal Trainer Sport Management
COMMUNICATION | FINE ARTS | AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGY • • • • • • •
Art Communication Studies Graphic Design Mass Communication Music Technology Photography Web Design
From our multiple recording studios to our ceramics studio to our television studio, students looking to pursue a career in communication, fine and visual arts, and digital technology will love the opportunities RCTC offers.
CONSTRUCTION | TECHNOLOGY | TRANSPORTATION • Automotive Technology • Aviation Pilot • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology • Carpentry • Facility and Service Technology • Welding Technology
The Construction | Technology | Transportation pathway is all about designing, building, maintaining, and creating the tools and spaces we live, work, and play in every day.
The demand for trained specialists in all areas of healthcare has never been greater. RCTC offers comprehensive learning opportunities in several bedside and chairside patient care, as well as laboratory and medical office careers.
HEALTH | HEALTHCARE SUPPORT SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • •
Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant Cancer Registry Management Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Clinical Neurophysiology Technology Coding Specialist Community Health Worker Dental Assistant Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technology Emergency Medicine Paramedic Health Information Technology
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Healthcare Informatics Health Sciences Broad Field Healthcare Office Professions Histology Technician Human Services Laboratory Science Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nursing Practical Nursing Radiography Surgical Technology
LAW ENFORCEMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY • • • •
Criminal Justice Emergency Medical Technology Emergency Medicine Paramedic Law Enforcement
LIBERAL ARTS • Individualized Studies Protecting, serving, and helping those in need—just some of what RCTC’s law enforcement and public safety programs allow students to do.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
RCTC’s liberal arts and individualized studies associate degrees offer students coursework which prepares them to continue with their studies at a four-year college or university or enter the workforce.
STEM • Biology Transfer Pathway
• Environmental Science
• Chemistry Transfer Pathway
• Laboratory Science
• Computer Science and Information Systems
• Natural Science
• Engineering Broad Field
• Science Foundations Right now, some of the most in-demand career opportunities are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. RCTC offers eight STEM-related academic and career pathways.
TRANSFER PATHWAYS
• Criminal Justice
• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Art
• History
• Biology
• Law Enforcement
• Business
• Mass Communication
• Chemistry
• Pre-Social Work
• Communication Studies
• Psychology
• Computer Science
• Sociology
Minnesota State Transfer Pathways are designed so you can complete a specific associate degree at a Minnesota State college and transfer to a Minnesota State University to earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways can be a great resource for saving time and money as you work toward graduation. Additional information about these unique programs is located at rctc.edu/transferpathways.
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