Information Technology and Cyber Defense

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Information Technology program overview

Are you looking for training that leads to job opportunities as an information technology professional in network administration, database management, IT support or software development? Hennepin Tech can help develop the skills you'll need to succeed.

With knowledgeable instructors and the most up-to-date training, Hennepin Tech will prepare you to make the most of career opportunities. If you are currently an IT professional, HTC also offers advanced courses to help you advance your career.

Program information

Class Time: Day, Evening, and Online
Semester: Fall or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie Campus & Brooklyn Park Campus
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Skills Required

In general, the Information Technology program is designed to accept students at any level of computer familiarity. Initial placement testing will help best identify what courses students coming into the program should start with. Please see your enrollment counselor for assessment exemptions.

Job Outlook

According to Minnesota State CAREERwise Education (www.careerwise.minnstate.edu), IT careers that are expected to grow at a fast rate (4%-11% growth) from 2014 to 2024 including Web Developers, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analysts, Applications Software Developers, Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, Computer Network Architects, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, and Systems Software Developers.

Employment Outlook Disclosures:

Our students are saying:

"I have always been a confident administrator, but your class definitely prepared me for the task at hand. I was always fond of your teaching, as you always asked questions and didn't just give answers."

"Everything is going great! Just wanted to thank you all for a great job instructing me at HTC. I manage about 200 users and get to work with the highest execs."

Awards and CertificationS

Cyber Defense

IT Support

Network Administration

Programming and Data

Workplace Administration

*Certificates that are less than 16 credits are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid

Faculty

Joan Bernard (Networking)
Ryan Brovold (Networking and Cyber Defense)
Abdul Daud (Networking)
Steven Dupay (Programming and Database)
Svetlana Gluhova (Networking)
Frank Kaduk (Networking)
Sam Espana Lopez (Programming and Cyber Defense)
Don Myhre (IT Support and Workplace)
Linda Paquette (IT Support and Workplace)
Nathen Rennels-Reed (IT Support and Workplace)

Industry partners

The Information Technology program has an advisory committee of professionals working in the fields of programming, database administration, IT support, and network administration. The advisory committee reviews the coursework to ensure that the program is covering material needed to be marketable in your field of study. This allows the faculty to continue to offer current materials and technical skill development in each area.

Get Started in 5 Steps!

Step 1:
Apply for Admission

New students may submit their high school transcript or GED certificate to Enrollment Services.
Transfer students from previously attended non-Minnesota State system colleges should submit their college transcript(s).
Visiting students can register for courses online without submitting a college application.

You may be charged a $20 application fee that should be paid online when submitting the application.

Step 2:
Paying for College

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Access to grants, loans, scholarships, and/or work-study begins by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Please apply early to allow time for processing.
Students must have a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent, and declare an eligible major, in order to receive Federal Title IV financial aid funds.
Hennepin Technical College's FAFSA School Code is 010491.

Step 3:
Complete Placement Testing
Schedule your ACCUPLACER placement testing appointment.
You may be exempt from some or all of your placement tests under certain conditions.

Step 4:
Complete New Student Orientation
Once your placement testing requirements have been met, you are ready for New Student Orientation.

Step 5:
Register for Classes
When you have completed the steps above, you are ready to register for classes