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In today's economy, the right preparation is crucial to reaching your career goals. Normandale Community College's Career Track Education, Professional & Workforce Training Programs provide the strong foundation you need to attract, land and prosper in that perfect job. Our degrees, certificates, and certifications can help prepare you for future success in a variety of fields.
These programs are focused on eight areas that will provide in-demand skills in the present economy, and have shown excellent job growth. Check out these exciting options and get prepared for your new and exciting path.
Career Programs
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Business Management and Marketing, Information Management
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“I think Normandale has a great Accelerated Business program and I always tell my friends about it. All the teachers I had were great.”Karla Bass, alumna, Accelerated Business programCareer Programs
Student Name: Karla Bass
Program: Management and MarketingBio: When Karla Bass came to Normandale in the fall of 2008, she was already established in her career as a case assistant at the prominent Minneapolis law firm Foley and Mansfield. Despite feeling comfortable in her current job, Bass wanted to get her bachelor’s degree.
She turned to Normandale as a school that would provide her with a quality education while giving her the flexibility to continue her career. Bass’ experience at Normandale delivered everything she wanted and more.
“I think Normandale has a great Accelerated Business program and I always tell my friends about it. All the teachers I had were great. It also made me realize at this stage in my life that if I set my mind to something I can do it. If you dedicate yourself to something 100 percent, you can get it done in a quality manner. When people see that in you, they are there to help you. I believe that is the attitude the instructors at Normandale have. It helped me and others have a quality learning experience, and set the stage for other successful ventures in life.”
Business: Marketing and Management
Projected job growth: 8.60%
Types of Jobs:
Advertising Managers
Business Executives
General and Operations Managers
Market Research Analysts
Public Relations Specialists
Sales ManagersAverage State Pay: $34.79 to $56.32 / Hour
Duties:
Develop strategies to sell products and services.
Analyze markets for products and services. Study popular trends and sales forecasts.
Evaluate how much money it will cost to develop a product.Computers Information Management
Projected job growth: 11.20%
Types of Jobs:
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer and Information Sciences & Support ServicesAverage State Pay: $34.79 to $56.32 / Hour
Duties:
Maintain and administer computer networks and related equipment, including hardware and software.
Plan and carry out security measures for system, including data backup.
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Elementary and Special Education
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“Normandale instructors have dedicated themselves to creating a learning environment in which students are emotionally, academically, and professionally supported to achieve goals and build relationships within the surrounding community.”Chelsie Larson, Minnesota State University, Mankato grad, Elementary Education programCareer Programs
Student Name: Chelsie Larson
Program: Elementary and Special EducationBio: Chelsie Larson is a native of Richfield and started at Normandale as a Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) student in 2005. As a PSEO student, she took classes at Normandale while still in high school. She followed that by completing the prerequisites for a teaching degree at Normandale, and then earning a B.S. in elementary education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. All of her classes were taken at Normandale as part of the Normandale–Minnesota State, Mankato partnership in teacher education. Her eventual plan is to earn a master’s in social work or organizational leadership. In the meantime, she’s working as a college lab assistant in the Math Center at Normandale, serving as the interim children’s program director at her church, and tutoring high school and college students in math.
Elementary & Special Education
Projected job growth: 9.6% (Based on 4-year degree in area of study)
Types of Jobs:
Elementary Education TeacherAverage State Pay: $24.51 / Hour
Duties:
Organize classroom materials such as handouts, audio-visuals, and computer displays.
Organize desks, bulletin boards, and computer stations.Special Education Foundations
Projected job growth: 12.30%
Types of Jobs:
Special Education TeacherAverage State Pay: $24.88 / Hour
Duties:
Teach students using various techniques, depending on their disabilities.
Help develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student.
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Hospitality and Tourism
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“Normandale was a real approachable place. All the teachers and classes were really helpful. The college was a perfect fit for me.”Jon Swenson, alumnus, Hospitality Management programCareer Programs
Student Name: Jon Swenson
Program: Hospitality ManagementBio: There is an old adage that says “success is when preparation meets opportunity.” Jon Swenson’s path through Normandale to become the owner of a Famous Dave’s restaurant in Minneapolis is a great illustration of this concept.
After graduating high school, Swenson spent four years in the Air Force as a mechanic. While contemplating his next career move, he discovered the Hospitality Management program at Normandale. Swenson successfully completed the program and in 1993 got an opportunity that would jumpstart his career in the industry. Through instructor Barney Klecker, Swenson got to spend a year abroad learning the business at a world-class hotel.
“The internship opened up a lot of different opportunities in my life,” said Swenson. “I met my wife there and learned a lot that would help me throughout my career. I think it was one of the most important experiences of my life.”
“Normandale was a real approachable place. All the teachers and classes were really helpful. I also really liked the diversity - people from many different age groups and cultures. Normandale was a perfect fit for me and I am thankful for the role it played in my career path.”
Hospitality Management
Projected job growth: 11.50%
Types of Jobs:
Food Service Worker Supervisors
Janitor and Housekeeper Supervisors
Meeting and Convention Planners
Office Managers
Restaurant Managers
Sales Managers
Sales Worker SupervisorsAverage State Pay: $20.67 / Hour
Duties:
Coordinate front-office duties. May greet and register guests and show rooms.
Answer questions about hotel policies and services. Resolve customers' complaints.
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Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
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“(The instructors) give you great insight, and a real in-depth look at the field instead of just repeating it from a book.”Randie Carlson, student, Law Enforcement programCareer Programs
Student Name: Randie Carlson
Program: Law EnforcementBio: Randie Carlson is in the process of finishing her Law Enforcement program at Normandale. She has already been accepted into Metro State where she plans on getting her Bachelor’s Degree in both Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.
She believes the instructors and courses she has taken at Normandale have been an excellent preparation for Metro State and eventually a career as a police officer. Carlson likes that the teachers have a lot of field experience in what they are teaching and that they do their best to pass that along to the students.
“I think one of the things I really like about the Law Enforcement track at Normandale is that the teachers are either former or current cops. They give you great insight, and a real in-depth look at the field instead of just repeating it from a book. We also had a lot of great guest speakers who came in and talked to you about some of the things you need to know. It is also good because we get to talk to them and make connections professionally. These classes have helped me fall in love with Law Enforcement as a career.”
Criminal Justice
Projected job growth: 14.70%
Types of Jobs:
Probation Officers
Correction OfficerAverage State Pay: $30.65 / Hour
Duties:
Make recommendations to court or parole board when terms of probation are not followed.
Conduct follow-up interviews to determine needs, problems, and social progress.
Prepare reports and maintain case folders for all assigned clients.
Write reports about clients' progress.
Supervise offenders, including people on electronically-monitored home detention.
Inform offenders of the requirements of their releases, such as office visits or payments to victims.
Determine if inmates are suitable for parole.
Provide guidance and counseling.Law Enforcement
Projected job growth: 4.60%
Types of Jobs:
Detectives and Investigators
Police Patrol Officers
Police and Detective SupervisorsAverage State Pay: $27.34 / Hour
Duties:
Keep the public safe.
Arrest people who break laws.
Prepare reports about accidents and arrests.
Review facts to determine if criminal acts were committed.
Patrol areas on foot, horse, bike, or vehicle.
Investigate suspicious activities and safety hazards.
Investigate traffic accidents to determine which drivers were at fault. -
Technology
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“The classes I have taken in the CIM and Computer Technology programs have really increased my knowledge in a lot of different areas. The classes are small and very specific, which has been a great learning environment for me.”Edson Cruz, alumnus, CIM and Computer Technology programsCareer Programs
Student Name: Edson Cruz
Program: TechnologyBio: Edson Cruz arrived in the United States from Honduras in 2005 with a good base of knowledge in computer skills. Through the classes in Computer Technology and the Computers/Information Management (CIM) program at Normandale, Cruz has used his previous knowledge and his experience in our programs to earn a promotion at his current job.
Cruz is on track to finish the CIM and Computer Technology programs this spring, which he feels gives him a more well-rounded background. He is planning to continue his education and get his bachelor’s degree so he can continue advancing in his professional career.
“The classes I have taken in the CIM and Computer Technology programs have really increased my knowledge in a lot of different areas,” Cruz says. “The CIM program has given me a broad knowledge of many different computer programs, which I feel will prepare me for a variety of situations. The Computer Technology program has helped prepare to work in IT.
Overall, my experience in both programs at Normandale has been great. The classes are small and very specific, which has been a great learning environment for me. I am extremely thankful to have been a great situation to learn at Normandale.”
Computer Technology
Projected job growth: 4.60%
Types of Jobs:
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer SpecialistAverage State Pay: $33. 30 to $36.32 / Hour
Duties:
Train computer users about how to use computer systems securely and to promote efficiency.
Develop plans to protect computer files
Help staff and users solve computer problems.
Test and maintain computer programs and systems. Revise programming based on errors found during tests.Nanotechnology
Projected job growth: 11.5% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Types of Jobs:
Industrial Electronic RepairsAverage State Pay: $16.26 to $27.83 / Hour
Duties:
Install and repair electronic equipment in industrial or military settings.
Talk to equipment operators to learn what is wrong and how the problem started.
Test faulty equipment using electronic test equipment. -
Health Science
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“I really liked the format of Normandale’s HIT Professional Certificate Program. The instructors were great and the program played a big role in teaching me important elements of the industry that I use in my current position.”Stefanie Klein, alumna, HIT ProgramCareer Programs
Student Name: Stefanie Klein
Program: Health Information Technology
Bio: "Stefanie Klein came into Normandale Community College’s HIT Program already having a passion for holistic medicine and complementary healthcare. Prior to going through the program, Klein had worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Minnesota but was unemployed when she started the HIT Track.
With her background in information technology, along with her passion for health and alternative healing practices, she knew the HIT program would be a good fit to provide opportunities for a new career path. After completing the program, Klein took a job as an Implementation & Support Specialist with Mighty Oak Technology, a Minnesota based certified EHR vendor who specializes in speech recognition for the Chiropractic and specialty clinic industry, serving over 2,500 clients.
Klein has been able to talk the healthcare language with chiropractors, understand what they are saying and translate Meaningful Use requirements for these clinics mostly because of the training within the program. What she really enjoyed was the fact that she was working with chiropractic and specialty clinics that match up with her philosophies of healthcare. Klein has also found satisfaction in the role medical records have played in helping patients.
“I really liked the format of Normandale’s HIT Program,” said Klein. “The instructors were great, and were always around if we needed anything. The program played a big role in teaching important elements of the industry that I use in my current position. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Normandale.”
Exercise Science
Projected job growth: 24.30%
Types of Jobs:
Fitness Trainers
Athletic TrainersAverage State Pay: $12.23 to $21.03 / Hour
Duties:
Show people how to properly use exercise equipment. Explain the rules for different sports and fitness activities.
Plan exercise routines, including music and different types of movements for different muscles.
Teach participants how to properly breathe and exert themselves during exercise.Dental Hygiene
Projected job growth: 31.20%
Types of Jobs:
Dental HygienistAverage State Pay: $34.70
Duties:
- Clinical dental hygienists may be employed in a variety of healthcare settings including private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, correctional institutions or nursing homes.
- With a focus on oral health care, hygienists provide clinical and therapeutic dental services including dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing, radiography, administration of local anesthetics, nitrous/oxide analgesia, dental sealants and other additional preventive services.
- Dental hygienists can apply their professional knowledge and skills in a variety of public and private work settings such as clinicians, educators, researchers, administrators, managers, health advocates and consultants.
- Dental hygiene offers additional opportunities through advanced degrees.Dietetic Technology
Projected job growth: 10.40%
Types of Jobs:
Dietetic TechniciansAverage State Pay: $18.19
Duties:
Monitor patient food intake and report progress and problems to dietician.
Use recipes and nutrition guidelines to prepare meals.
Create new recipes and test new foods for use in the facility.Nursing Assistant
Projected job growth: 13.80%
Types of Jobs:
Nursing AssistantAverage State Pay: $12.77
Duties:
Check temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration of patients.
Turn patients who cannot turn over in bed.
Set up and monitor equipment.
Keep records of food intake, liquid output, and vital signs. May collect samples of bodily fluids.Nursing RN
Projected job growth: 23.80%
Types of Jobs:
Registered NurseAverage State Pay: $34.94 per hour
Duties:
Registered nurses work in a wide variety of health care settings assisting individuals, families and communities to optimize their health.
With a focus on assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation nursing professionals are valued members of the health care team.
Nursing offers advancement opportunities through advanced degrees and specialty certification throughout a nurses career.Informatics for Healthcare
Projected job growth: 18% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Types of Jobs:
Health Information Technicians, Medical Records Manager, Privacy Officer, Risk Management, Corporate Compliance Officer and Data Analyst
Great opportunities exist for anyone who has an IT or healthcare background to cross over and learn new information.Average State Pay: $12.65 to $20.56
Duties:
Assemble patients' health information including medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other healthcare provider services
Manage and organize health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security
Communicate regularly with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses. -
Science, Engineering and Mathematics
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“Normandale has given me a quality education. The one-on-one peer tutoring and the accessibility of the teacher’s schedule make this a great place to learn.”Dozie Okpara, student, Engineering FoundationsCareer Programs
Student Name: Dozie Okpara
Program: Engineering and MathBio: When Dozie Okpara arrived in the United States from Nigeria, he had already decided he wanted to study engineering. The hard part was making the decision where to start his college education. With his father’s help, Dozie chose Normandale because he would receive more personal attention from his instructors, and it provided an affordable, quality education. In fact, Dozie’s father decided to send his two sisters here as well.
When Dozie first arrived at Normandale, he stayed quiet and observant as he adjusted to his new surroundings. However, that all changed when Dozie’s friend Bernard Akem convinced him to participate in a Student Senate meeting. This year, Dozie is president of the Student Senate.
“Normandale has given me a quality education. The one-on-one peer tutoring and the accessibility of the teacher’s schedule for office hours make this a great place to learn. There are so many opportunities for participation in student groups and leadership. I am not sure if I would be on the path I am currently am on if I was not at Normandale. I am very happy I decided to go here, and thankful for the opportunities this school has given me.”
Computer Science
Projected job growth: 11.5% (Based on 4-year degree in area of study)
Types of Jobs:
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems AnalystAverage State Pay: $32.47 to $36.32 / Hour
Duties:
Help staff and users solve computer problems.
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software to do specific tasks.
Correct computer program errors.
Test programs and software to be sure it works correctly.Engineering Foundations
Projected job growth: 5 to 76% (Based on field and 4-year degree in area of study)
Types of Jobs:
Areo
BioMedical
Civil
Chemical
Electrical
MechanicalAverage State Pay: $37.06 to $46.71 / Hour
Duties:
Analyze system requirements, cost, and customer needs to create and develop a plan.
Design electrical equipment and systems.
Perform calculations and prepare technical drawings of equipment and systems.Food Science
Projected job growth: 24.10%
Types of Jobs:
Food ScientistsAverage State Pay: $34.44 / Hour
Duties:
Conduct research on new food sources and products.
Analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and protein.
Search for substitutes for harmful additives. Check raw ingredients for stability.
Study methods to improve quality of foods, such as flavor, color, and texture.
Develop methods to process, preserve, package, or store food according to regulations.
Test new products in test kitchens and in food processing plants.
Confer with engineers, flavor experts, and marketing specialists to resolve problems.
Develop standards for food quality, safety, and waste control.
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