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Academic programs grouped into six different Career Paths at NTC are carefully designed to prepare students for good-paying jobs in their chosen field — immediately after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

With a degree from Northwest Technical College, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Choose from among 36 fields of study and begin your journey to success. Not sure what your dreams are made of? That’s OK, too. Explore the exciting career choices NTC has to offer, talk to our advisers and choose a path that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Automotive Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Type<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Automotive Service & Performance<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Two years (62 credits)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Building Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Degree<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Electrical Construction & Maintenance<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years (82 credits); Dependent upon completion of general education credits, including one Math course (Goal Area 4)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Electrical Construction & Maintenance<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Two years (74 credits)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Heating, Air & Refrigeration Technology<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Two years (60 credits)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Plumbing Technology<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>One year (37 credits)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Degree<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Accounting<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Accounting: Transfer Pathway<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Accounting<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters, 9 months<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Accounting Clerk<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Three semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Business<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Business: Transfer Pathway<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Business Foundations<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters, 9 months<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Human Resources<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Information Technology Support<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Information Technology Support Technician<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Two terms<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Management & Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Sales & Marketing<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Sales & Marketing<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Three semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Sales, Marketing & Management<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Degree<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cosmetology<\/a><\/td>Diploma (with certificates)<\/td>3 semesters (56 credits)<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Esthetics<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>2 semesters<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Nail Technician<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>1 semester<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early Childhood Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Degree<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Early Childhood Education Careers<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online & on-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Early Childhood Education: Transfer Pathway<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online & on-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Early Childhood Education Careers<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>One year<\/td>Online & on-campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Health Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>Degree<\/th>Length of Program<\/th>Delivery Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cardiac Sonography<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Community Health Worker<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters, 9 months<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Dental Assisting<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Dental Assisting<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Three semesters, 11 months<\/td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Gerontology<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters, 9 months<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Health Sciences Broad Field: Transfer Pathway<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Health Care Administrative Leadership<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Health Care Administrative Support<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Three semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Medical Coding<\/a><\/td>Certificate<\/td>Two semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Medical Coding<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Three semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Medical Coding<\/a><\/td>Associate of Applied Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Nursing – LPN Step-In<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Three semesters<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Nursing – Traditional RN<\/a><\/td>Associate of Science<\/td>Two years<\/td>Online & on-campus<\/td><\/tr>
Practical Nursing<\/a><\/td>Diploma<\/td>Two semesters<\/td>Online & on-campus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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