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Program Offerings
The integration of technology allows students to take courses face to face, hybrid, (online and face to face) and online. This offers a degree of flexibility that students today want. Accounting is the “language” of business. Accountants and bookkeepers continue to be in high demand. The Accounting emphasis will provide the graduate with many business options. The Management emphasis offers broad training in key business areas that employers want such as sales, advertising, marketing, insurance, investments and supervisory management. Agricultural Chemical
Technology MTI partners with Davison County to work 78 acres of farmland. MTI ag students and instructors manage all aspects of crop production including government programs, marketing, agronomy, etc. The land lab is used in conjunction with many of the production and business ag classes. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing. Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for AGTR 165 for a full explanation. MTI recommends that before entering the Agricultural Chemical Technology program, applicants obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection. Agricultural TechnologyAgriculture, particularly in South Dakota, provides many employment opportunities. This two-year program prepares students for careers in farm and ranch management, and crop and livestock production. This comprehensive program teaches managerial and supervisory skills. A featured component of this program is the MTI Land Lab. MTI partners with Davison County to work 78 acres of farmland. MTI ag students and instructors manage all aspects of crop production including government programs, marketing, agronomy, etc. The land lab is used in conjunction with many of the production and business ag classes. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing. Graduates work in agriculture chemical and fertilizer sales, in crop and livestock marketing, and agricultural retail sales and service. By completing the Agricultural Technology Program, a student may be certified as a pesticide applicator. Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for AGTR 165 for a full explanation. MTI recommends that applicants to the Agricultural Technology program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection. Architectural Design and Building ConstructionBeginning with a firm foundation in drafting with instruments, and followed with an introduction to computed aided drafting (CAD), students learn to conceptualize the building process. Using the latest construction methods, and under close supervision, they construct a residence inside the MTI building shop—where the weather is always nice. At the end of the first year, one of the students’ architectural plans is selected for next year’s residence. The second year of the program, students working in construction units, build a house in the Mitchell community. As they work on the second home, they learn about concrete work as the students construct the foundation and rough finish a basement. A garage is added and a complete three-bedroom home is completed, ready for a Mitchell family. Graduates from this design and carpentry program find employment with lumberyards, building contractors, and architectural firms. Their skills in CAD, carpentry, surveying, estimating, and cabinetry make the students in the Architectural Design and Building Construction Program valuable employees in the building trades. They have design experience and construction work on their resumes. Communication
Systems Engineering Technologies The program begins with electronic fundamentals and moves to advanced electronic systems. Subjects covered include the circuitry used in the today’s communication systems, solid state and digital components, and other technology. The student will be trained on a wide range of equipment currently used in the communications industry. Some of the equipment students will receive hands on training includes central office switch programming and maintenance, T1 and DSL test equipment, signal strength and reflection test equipment, networks and routers, computer and data communications, and video imaging and distribution. The student will also learn the skills necessary to install and maintain both residential and commercial phone equipment. With this knowledge and experience, graduates are employed with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious communication companies. Jobs range from opportunities with local telephone companies to national industries dependent on a technology infrastructure. The career opportunities for graduates are as varied as the ways electronics are utilized. Computer Software Specialist The Computer Software Specialist graduate has an extensive knowledge of computer software and a working knowledge of hardware and peripheral devices. This specialist is proficient in Internet usage, designing and publishing web sites, database design and development, desktop publishing, and multimedia creation. The program prepares graduates to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. Please note: Students in this program will be required to purchase a laptop computer from MTI. Please see the Admissions office or an instructor for details. Computer Systems Technology The Computer Systems Technology program trains technicians, who disassemble, assemble, diagnose, and upgrade personal computers and networks. Hardware, operating systems, memory, speed, and capability characterize the computer industry. Today’s computer and its systems can be out of date within a couple of years. The challenge for the computer technician is to master today’s computer systems and be prepared to service tomorrow’s new machines. The MTI Computer Systems Technology program trains tomorrow’s computer technicians. Please Note: Students in this program will be required to lease a laptop computer from MTI. Please see the Admissions office or Department Head for details. Culinary Academy of South DakotaThe Culinary Academy of South Dakota has a long and honored tradition in the upper Midwest. Placement opportunities for graduates have been excellent. This program combines traditional campus instruction with apprenticeship training in other South Dakota communities including major convention center hotel kitchens in Sioux Falls. After this fourteen-month on-campus program, students are prepared to enter the food service industry, in a restaurant or in an institutional food service operation like a hotel or hospital. Learning to cook in the MTI kitchens, students master the techniques of food preparation, sanitation, and service in a large operation. Fulfilling all the positions in modern food service, students move easily from cook to waiter, learning as they work. The program provides daily food service to MTI students, staff and guests, short order service, and elegant Oak Room dining in MTI’s prestigious restaurant. The Oak Room is known throughout South Dakota as an opportunity not to be missed! The concluding experience is a twelve-week internship in a fine dining restaurant in South Dakota or in an institutional kitchen. Graduates have experience in cooking, but equally important, are prepared for a management position in the food service industry. Note: For more information on site availability, cost, and curriculum for the Culinary Academy’s off-campus apprenticeship training program, see the Admissions office for details. Electrical Construction
& Maintenance Farm Business Management All records are kept confidential. Only during individualized instruction are business records discussed, unless otherwise volunteered. Benefits to the participants of the program include: complete records of past years to review when making management decisions; records needed for filing yearly tax reports; development of a record management system for use with bankers and lending agencies; an increased knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the business; the ability to determine the business’s exact financial progress in any one year; an ability to project profitability of individual enterprises; and development of a working understanding of cash flow, net worth, and profit and loss statements. The MTI Farm Business Management Program is also a certified provider of the FSA Farmer Borrower Training program. To enroll in this program, contact the Farm Business Management instructors at 995-3098 or (800) 952-0042. General EducationBoth Diploma and Associate of Applied Science Degree candidates are required to successfully complete general education courses as designated by the technical department. General Education courses are designed to enhance the student’s major field of study. Employability skills outlined by business and industry are stressed. Heating
& Cooling Technology Students also receive extensive training in energy management and environmental controls technology. The Heating and Cooling Technology program provides students with skills and knowledge in mechanics, electricity, and sheet metal to help them get a job working in comprehensive or specialized areas. Some typical jobs include service, or installation technician, sales, service trainer, industrial maintenance, supervisor, manufacturer’s representative, or business owner. Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person who assists in all aspects of medical practice. Medical assistants help physicians examine and treat patients and perform routine tasks to keep offices running smoothly. Medical assistants should not be confused with physician’s assistants who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a doctor’s direct supervision. Medical assistants perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, completion of insurance forms, handling correspondence and arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, collecting laboratory specimens, administering medication, authorizing prescription telephone orders, and preparing patients for X-rays. Medical assistants may find employment in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and insurance companies. The MTI Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Some immunization requirements may have to be met before entrance to certain clinical sites. See the Department Head for details. Medical Laboratory TechnologyThis program will prepare students for employment as medical laboratory technicians responsible for performing laboratory analysis. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). A student spends the first three semesters of the program in the classroom and lab at MTI. The remainder of the program assigns students to an affiliated hospital/clinic lab for a clinical practicum externship. During this time the student will work under the supervision of the lab personnel performing tests and other lab work as well as completing class assignments. Note: It is strongly recommended that applicants have taken chemistry, biology, higher math and show an interest and aptitude in science. Some special requirements may have to be met before entrance to the program or to certain clinical sites. See the Program Director or the MLT Student Handbook for details. Graduates may test to become certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists [MLT (ASCP)] and/or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel to obtain the title of Clinical Laboratory Technician [CLT(NCA)]. Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist Students will specialize in medical classes like Medical Terminology I & II, Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Law and Ethics. The capstone course in this program is employment as an office intern in a medical facility. Power Line Construction &
Maintenance Students who wish to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology may complete this curriculum, the Propane and Natural Gas Technologies curriculum, and an additional 6 credits of general education. Note: Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for PLTR 165 for a full explanation. MTI recommends that applicants to the Power Line Construction & Maintenance program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection. Propane/Natural Gas TechnologiesThere is an immediate need for employees in both natural gas and propane distribution and service occupations. In the propane industry there are an abundance of opportunities in both managerial and service divisions. Graduates may also be employed in the construction industry, which contracts with public utilities, and/or municipalities to install and maintain gas service. The program emphasizes skills needed to install, maintain, operate, and repair gas distribution systems and equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial customers and to maintain and repair appliances used by residential and commercial customers. Employment is guaranteed with large gas service and construction companies to students who satisfactorily complete the program. Students who wish to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology may complete this curriculum, the Power Line Construction and Maintenance curriculum, and an additional 6 credits of general education. Note: Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for NGTR 165 for a full explanation. Radiologic SciencesRadiologic Technology Mitchell Technical Institute is in partnership with Avera Queen of Peace Health Services, Prairie Lakes Hospital, and Lake Area Technical Institute to offer the Radiologic Technology program. This program educates students in the concepts and practices of radiologic (X-ray) technology. Graduates of the program will pursue employment opportunities in radiology or diagnostic imaging departments. Students will receive extensive clinical experiences in area medical facilities. Admissions Requirements: Visitation of a radiology department, submission of a written essay describing and analyzing the visit, and a personal interview with the MTI Admissions Committee. Deadline for application: January 15. Some immunization requirements may have to be met before entrance to certain clinical sites. See the Department Head for details. Radiation Therapy TechnologyThe Radiation Therapy program uses classroom, laboratory and clinical education to prepare students to work as Radiation Therapists in cancer treatment centers, hospitals, clinics, private office and research centers. Radiation Therapists work under the direction of a radiation oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation. The program uses a combination of technical and general education courses to emphasize decision-making and critical thinking skills based upon a solid clinical foundation. MTI has the only Radiation Therapy program in South Dakota. Admissions Requirements: Applicant must be ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.aart.org). 40 hours must be spent shadowing in a radiation therapy facility, submission of a written essay describing and analyzing the visit, and a personal interview with the MTI Admissions Committee. Deadline for application: May 1. 2007. Immunization requirements and background checks will have to be met before entering the clinical setting. See the Program Director for details. Satellite Communications SCADA Engineering Technology SCADA technicians will find employment in electric power utilities, gas companies, water systems, security systems, and in industrial applications. Graduates will install and maintain remote switches and communication devices, or operate computer networks to control remote switches. This is the only program of its kind currently in the U.S. Please Note: Students in this program will be required to lease a laptop computer from MTI. Please see the Admissions office or Department Head for details. Telecommunications Utilities Technology Graduates of this program will find many employment opportunities as combination technicians for utility providers. Note: Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. MTI recommends that applicants to the Power Line Construction & Maintenance program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection. Industry
Training
One very popular example is computer training on today's most popular software. Your staff needs to adapt to changes as computer technologies change and as software packages improve. Through the MTI Business/Industry Training program, your employees can be trained on your choice of software, using up-to-date computer technology in our brand new computer labs. Best of all, you'll see immediate results from training. Techniques learned in the classroom can be immediately put to use on the job. Our instructors stress the importance of hands-on, practical applications throughout the training process, and concentrate on realistic use of the materials. Your site or ours, your instructor or one we provide for you, by the class or by the year, we can be flexible and adaptable to your needs. Examples of industry based certification training that have been done:
Examples of short-term industry based training
We also offer applicant-based classes which are developed based on public demand and are marketed at large for open enrollment. Following are classes that have been offered.
The Industry Training office at MTI will consider offering any course
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