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Students must have their official AP score report sent directly from the College Entrance Examination Board to DCTC's Admissions Office. An AP exam score of 3 or higher on a 5 point scale will be considered for transfer.

Construction Management, General

Business Administration and Management, General

Office Management and Supervision

Operations Management and Supervision

Accounting

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Computer Support specialist

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Network and System Administration/Administrator

Electrician

Lineworker

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Biomedical Technology/Technician

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

Child Care and Support Services Management

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Food Science

Human Resources Development

Management Information Systems, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

Selling Skills and Sales Operations

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Physical Fitness Technician

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Welding Technology/Welder

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Photography

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Dakota County Technical College endeavors to serve students within nearby communities, as well as those coming from countries around the world. The majority of students work toward degrees and diplomas in a variety of programs to prepare them for employment. However, the college is also proud of its general education department. As members of a student-centered organization, all employees, faculty, and administrators are focused on ways to continuously improve student learning within the college's mission. Along the way, DCTC has become a leader in delivering sustainable technologies, service-learning opportunities, and community engagement into the curricula of most programs.

Dakota County Technical College

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