Alexandria Technical and Community College

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Communications Industry

Graphic Designer

Communication Art and Design Certificate

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Alexandria Technical & Community College offers a well-rounded program to prepare the student for entry-level work in the field of communication art and design. Students wishing to pursue their associate of applied science degree take an additional six credits of general education courses. At the diploma level, the coursework includes graphic design, drawing, and illustration techniques; current computer application skills; editorial and advertising art; and web design. All applicants are asked to submit a portfolio showing their most recent work. In addition, applicants complete an assignment provided by the department.

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Communication Art and Design, A.A.S

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Alexandria Technical & Community College offers a well-rounded program to prepare the student for entry-level work in the field of communication art and design. Students wishing to pursue their associate of applied science degree take an additional six credits of general education courses. At the diploma level, the coursework includes graphic design, drawing, and illustration techniques; current computer application skills; editorial and advertising art; and web design. All applicants are asked to submit a portfolio showing their most recent work. In addition, applicants complete an assignment provided by the department.

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Information Technology Industry

Data Security Management

Cybersecurity Certificate

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Gain the technical and organizational skills needed to design, configure, and build computer networks and develop and create cybersecurity infrastructure for business and industry. The information technology industry is a challenging field that is always providing interesting and exciting opportunities in a large variety of environments around the world. This degree prepares graduates for a successful career in the IT field.

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Cybersecurity, Visualization and Networking, A.A.S

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Gain the technical and organizational skills needed to design, configure, and build computer networks and develop and create cybersecurity infrastructure for business and industry. The information technology industry is a challenging field that is always providing interesting and exciting opportunities in a large variety of environments around the world. This degree prepares graduates for a successful career in the IT field.

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Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Cybersecurity, Visualization and Networking, A.A.S

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Gain the technical and organizational skills needed to design, configure, and build computer networks and develop and create cybersecurity infrastructure for business and industry. The information technology industry is a challenging field that is always providing interesting and exciting opportunities in a large variety of environments around the world. This degree prepares graduates for a successful career in the IT field.

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Energy Industry

Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanics Diploma

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The Diesel and heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair

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Diesel Mechanics, A.A.S

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The Diesel and heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair

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Power Generation Technician

Diesel Mechanics Diploma

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The Diesel and heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair

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Diesel Mechanics, A.A.S

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The Diesel and heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair

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Public Service Industry

Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Since 1995, the Early Childhood Education program at ATCC has been preparing early childhood professionals to respond to the individual needs of children and their families. The courses are designed to allow the student to work up the career ladder in the child development employment areas of center-based settings, Head Start programs, schools, and preschools. Through E-LECT (E-Learning for Early Childhood Teachers), online, credit-based Child Development courses are available as alternative options to the traditional classroom setting.

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Early Childhood Education Diploma

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Since 1995, the Early Childhood Education program at ATCC has been preparing early childhood professionals to respond to the individual needs of children and their families. The courses are designed to allow the student to work up the career ladder in the child development employment areas of center-based settings, Head Start programs, schools, and preschools. Through E-LECT (E-Learning for Early Childhood Teachers), online, credit-based Child Development courses are available as alternative options to the traditional classroom setting.

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Early Childhood Education, A.A.S

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Since 1995, the Early Childhood Education program at ATCC has been preparing early childhood professionals to respond to the individual needs of children and their families. The courses are designed to allow the student to work up the career ladder in the child development employment areas of center-based settings, Head Start programs, schools, and preschools. Through E-LECT (E-Learning for Early Childhood Teachers), online, credit-based Child Development courses are available as alternative options to the traditional classroom setting.

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Social Services Assistant

Human Services Practitioner Diploma

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This program is designed for students who are interested in providing support for people with varied disabilities in the health, human service, and education fields with children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. Students will gain knowledge and skills in human behavior, communication, and medications.

The A AS degree provides the student supervisory skills with the ability to obtain Designated Coordinator status with two years of work experience as regulated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The Designated Coordinator status enables the graduate to apply for supervisory and middle management positions in the Human Services occupations.

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Human Services Practitioner, A.A.S

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This program is designed for students who are interested in providing support for people with varied disabilities in the health, human service, and education fields with children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. Students will gain knowledge and skills in human behavior, communication, and medications.

The A AS degree provides the student supervisory skills with the ability to obtain Designated Coordinator status with two years of work experience as regulated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The Designated Coordinator status enables the graduate to apply for supervisory and middle management positions in the Human Services occupations.

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Police Officer

Law Enforcement Career Transition Diploma

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Learn the knowledge necessary to effectively function as a peace officer and citizen while developing skills and characteristics necessary to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board examination and gain employment. Academic instruction is combined with a high degree of hands-on training essential to develop appropriate skills. Classroom learning is applied in hands-on settings utilizing actors, patrol vehicles, on-board computers, and radio. The equipment used is the same commonly used by the law enforcement profession.

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Law Enforcement Skills Certificate

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Learn the knowledge necessary to effectively function as a peace officer and citizen while developing skills and characteristics necessary to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board examination and gain employment. Academic instruction is combined with a high degree of hands-on training essential to develop appropriate skills. Classroom learning is applied in hands-on settings utilizing actors, patrol vehicles, on-board computers, and radio. The equipment used is the same commonly used by the law enforcement profession.

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Law Enforcement, A.A.S

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Learn the knowledge necessary to effectively function as a peace officer and citizen while developing skills and characteristics necessary to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board examination and gain employment. Academic instruction is combined with a high degree of hands-on training essential to develop appropriate skills. Classroom learning is applied in hands-on settings utilizing actors, patrol vehicles, on-board computers, and radio. The equipment used is the same commonly used by the law enforcement profession.

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Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

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Serve as an integral part of a legal team, under the direct supervision of an attorney, with knowledge in substantive law, legal procedures, and government. This program covers curriculum in civil litigation, criminal procedures, family law, business organizations, real estate, estates and probate, bankruptcy, and intellectual property. Extensive training is provided in the preparation and handling of legal correspondence and documents, research, writing, ethics, trial preparation, investigation, and the interpersonal skills vital to success in the business world.

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Paralegal, A.A.S

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Serve as an integral part of a legal team, under the direct supervision of an attorney, with knowledge in substantive law, legal procedures, and government. This program covers curriculum in civil litigation, criminal procedures, family law, business organizations, real estate, estates and probate, bankruptcy, and intellectual property. Extensive training is provided in the preparation and handling of legal correspondence and documents, research, writing, ethics, trial preparation, investigation, and the interpersonal skills vital to success in the business world.

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Manufacturing Industry

Machinist

Machine Tool Technology Diploma

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The Machine Tool Technology diploma is designed to prepare students to enter the machine tool trade. The first year of Machine Tool Technology training is used to explain the nature and purpose of the machine trade. The student is introduced to tools, materials, equipment, and trade terms and develops the skills to do the job. The student receives advanced precision machining skills using machines such as the computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers, wire and sinking EDM’s, precision surface grinders, CAD/CAM software, and other shop equipment. Blueprint reading is also learned. Students become acquainted with a variety of metals and learn how to use the various types of cutting tools. Use of precise measuring tools and making accurate setups on manual lathes, vertical milling machines, surface grinders, CNC machines, and other various shop equipment is also taught.

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Industrial Engineering Technician

Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology Diploma

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Create technical drawings of machinery, robotics, and other devices across a wide range of industries. Theoretical and practical knowledge are combined to provide a thorough understanding of mechanical design. Areas of mathematics, industrial materials and processes, metallurgy, physics, machine shop practices, mechanical design, statics, mechanics, geometric tolerancing, and automation are incorporated into a comprehensive learning experience.

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Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology, A.A.S

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Create technical drawings of machinery, robotics, and other devices across a wide range of industries. Theoretical and practical knowledge are combined to provide a thorough understanding of mechanical design. Areas of mathematics, industrial materials and processes, metallurgy, physics, machine shop practices, mechanical design, statics, mechanics, geometric tolerancing, and automation are incorporated into a comprehensive learning experience.

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Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology Diploma

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Create technical drawings of machinery, robotics, and other devices across a wide range of industries. Theoretical and practical knowledge are combined to provide a thorough understanding of mechanical design. Areas of mathematics, industrial materials and processes, metallurgy, physics, machine shop practices, mechanical design, statics, mechanics, geometric tolerancing, and automation are incorporated into a comprehensive learning experience.

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Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology, A.A.S

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Create technical drawings of machinery, robotics, and other devices across a wide range of industries. Theoretical and practical knowledge are combined to provide a thorough understanding of mechanical design. Areas of mathematics, industrial materials and processes, metallurgy, physics, machine shop practices, mechanical design, statics, mechanics, geometric tolerancing, and automation are incorporated into a comprehensive learning experience.

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Electro-Mechanical Technician

Mechatronics Diploma

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Learn in lab-based courses customized to teach a core set of mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and electronic control and automation technical skills applicable in a wide variety of settings. Technicians need a broad understanding of how mechanical and electrical energy is produced, controlled, and utilized. Therefore, this program combines mechanical, electronic, and information technology into a single discipline that crosses most of the traditional boundaries of a skilled technician.

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Mechatronics, A.A.S

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Learn in lab-based courses customized to teach a core set of mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and electronic control and automation technical skills applicable in a wide variety of settings. Technicians need a broad understanding of how mechanical and electrical energy is produced, controlled, and utilized. Therefore, this program combines mechanical, electronic, and information technology into a single discipline that crosses most of the traditional boundaries of a skilled technician.

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Transportation Industry

Marine and Powersports Technician Diploma

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The diverse training of this program prepares graduates for repair of lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, inboard/outboards, ATV, personal watercraft, and motorcycles. The first and second years are both two semesters in length with an internship at a dealership at the end of first year. College days are six hours with an average of two hours in the classroom and four hours in the shop.

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Marine, Motorcycle, and Powersports Diploma

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The diverse training of this program prepares graduates for repair of lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, inboard/outboards, ATV, personal watercraft, and motorcycles. The first and second years are both two semesters in length with an internship at a dealership at the end of first year. College days are six hours with an average of two hours in the classroom and four hours in the shop.

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Truck Driver

Professional Truck Driver B-CDL Certificate

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Be a part of one of America’s largest industries! Using a variety of equipment, this program offers hands-on instruction and training in forklifts, straight trucks, and tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles. The industry offers a variety of options. Drivers also find opportunities in the industry in the areas of dispatch, operations management, education, training, and/or safety. Get started in your career in just 16 weeks.

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Professional Truck Driver Certificate

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Be a part of one of America’s largest industries! Using a variety of equipment, this program offers hands-on instruction and training in forklifts, straight trucks, and tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles. The industry offers a variety of options. Drivers also find opportunities in the industry in the areas of dispatch, operations management, education, training, and/or safety. Get started in your career in just 16 weeks.

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Healthcare Industry

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Medical Administrative Assistant, A.A.S

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Benefit from a combination of computer, technical, and general education courses preparing you for a variety of health information and administrative support staff roles in healthcare. In addition to office and computer skills, today's fast-paced, high-tech medical facilities require knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology. The broad skill set covered in this program provides graduates an advantage in the health information industry.

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Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

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Focus on developing an understanding of the language of medicine and the ability to apply it to professional coding standards. Curriculum in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, laboratory medicine, medical finance, and coding will prepare you for the rapidly expanding field of medical coding. Coders are required to abstract medical documentation from a patient's chart and correlate the diagnosis and procedures performed into numerical code numbers. Graduates are eligible for national certification exams through AHIMA or AAPC.

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Medical Coding Specialist Diploma

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Focus on developing an understanding of the language of medicine and the ability to apply it to professional coding standards. Curriculum in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, laboratory medicine, medical finance, and coding will prepare you for the rapidly expanding field of medical coding. Coders are required to abstract medical documentation from a patient's chart and correlate the diagnosis and procedures performed into numerical code numbers. Graduates are eligible for national certification exams through AHIMA or AAPC.

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Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S

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Learn the techniques and theories necessary to work in a medical or clinical laboratory. Develop knowledge in phlebotomy, body fluid analysis, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, and molecular diagnostics. In addition to technical skills, learn the theories and principles behind the tests performed to correlate the results with patients' conditions.

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Nurse - LPN / LVN

Nursing, A.A.S

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Reasons to consider a career as a registered nurse

Positively impact the lives of patients and their families everyday.
Have a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction in caring for others.
Work in a dynamic profession with other members of the healthcare team.
Chose different specialty areas and work in a variety of settings.
Ample career advancement opportunities and pathways to further education.
Work-life balance and flexible schedule opportunities are available.

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Practical Nurse Diploma

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Are you wondering how you can make a difference in the world? Are you compassionate, reliable, conscientious, and have the ability to communicate well? Do you enjoy working hard, being a team player, and can quickly adapt to change? Practical Nursing may be your path to a rewarding and successful career.

Nursing offers an exciting work environment, where no two shifts are alike. Every day, you can positively influence the health of your patients and community. In addition, there are opportunities for work-life balance with flexible scheduling in a variety of work settings. The demand for skilled nurses continues to increase.

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Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Certificate

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Learn the techniques and theories necessary to work in a medical or clinical laboratory. Develop knowledge in phlebotomy, body fluid analysis, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, and molecular diagnostics. In addition to technical skills, learn the theories and principles behind the tests performed to correlate the results with patients' conditions.

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Construction Industry

Welder

Welding Technology Diploma

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Gain hands-on skills and technical training in the areas of GMAW(wire-feed), SMAW(stick), GTAW(tig), flux cored arc, and pulse arc welding processes. Skills are also developed in plasma and manual fuel gas cutting processes. Additionally, related areas of instruction include interpretation of engineering drawings, blueprint reading, metallurgy, geometric tolerancing, and the AWS Standard Welding Symbol interpretation. An integral part of the skills training is a qualification/certification testing program. This is designed to qualify students for the AWS Structural Code and the ASME Pipe Pressure Code in accordance with AWS QC-3 standards.

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Contact Phone Number

320-762-0221

Address

1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
United States