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Emergency, Public & Social Service

Channel your passion and community service into a career through our Emergency, Public and Social Services programs. Learn from instructors who are experts in the field of crime prevention, law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, fire rescue, human and social services at Hennepin Tech.

Browse the available programs below.

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Emergency Management

Prepare for high-impact roles by gaining skills in incident coordination, communication, and emergency planning.

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EMT

Gain hands-on experience and skills that will prepare you for a career as an Emergency Medical Technician.

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Fire & Arson Investigation

Develop specialized skills to determine fire causes, investigate incidents, and support prevention efforts in your community.

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Fire Protection

Build the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies, protect lives, and serve in fire service roles.

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Fire Services Administration

Build confidence and leadership skills to take on company officer responsibilities in the fire service.

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Firefighting

Build the skills and confidence to respond to fires, emergencies, and hazardous situations in your community.

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Human & Social Services

Begin your journey advocating for positive change and empowerment as a Social Worker.

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Community Paramedics

Gain advanced training to assess patients, coordinate care, and improve health outcomes in your community.

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Law Enforcement, Peace Officer & Public Safety

Gain the final hands-on skills necessary to become eligible for the Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) licensing exam.

Now offering a complete Associate's Degree.

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Program News

Students Excel at SkillsUSA State Competition

Friday, April 25, 2025

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Eighteen students earned top-three honors during the April SkillsUSA Minnesota competition.

New Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway Degree Launched at Hennepin Tech

Monday, December 30, 2024

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Hennepin Technical College is excited to announce the launch of its Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway degree. This new two-year associate degree prepares students to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, providing a streamlined and affordable path to careers in this growing and rewarding field.

Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant Student Successes Celebrated

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Leadership from Hennepin Technical College and Educators from Brooklyn Center High School gathered at a ceremony to celebrate student nurses and nursing assistants
Hennepin Technical College proudly celebrated the achievements of students in its healthcare programs last week at two ceremonies.

Governor Walz Announces ICPOET Grant at Hennepin Technical College

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to Peace Officer students at Hennepin Technical College
At a press conference held at the Hennepin Technical College Public Safety and Police Science Center, Governor Tim Walz and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bob Jacobson, announced a significant grant to support the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program (ICPOET).