Take the direct route to an in-demand, essential career.
At Southeast Technical
College, you can get a hands-on education – in skills-relevant facilities – taught by instructors with real-world experience who will know you, support you and empower you.
And you can do it in about half the
time at a quarter of the price compared to a four-year route, which means your degree will pay the bills instead of creating another one.
Get your degree.
Get to Work. At Southeast Tech.
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DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES & APPRENTICESHIPS AGRICULTURE
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Business Administration: Agribusiness, AAS Degree Diesel Technology: Agriculture/Construction, AAS Degree Horticulture Technology, AAS Degree Veterinary Technician, AAS Degree
Horticulture Technology, AAS Degree
BUSINESS Accounting, AAS Degree Bookkeeping, Diploma Business Administration, AAS Degree Business Administration: Agribusiness, AAS Degree Entrepreneurship, AAS Degree Marketing, AAS Degree Office Assistant, Diploma Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course
Sports Turf Management, AAS Degree
HUMAN SERVICES Early Childhood Specialist, AAS Degree Law Enforcement Science, AAS Degree
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Construction Management Technology, AAS Degree Electrician, AAS Degree HVAC/R Technology, AAS Degree Plumbing/Mechanical Systems Technology, Diploma Residential Heating & Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma
CONSTRUCTION
Welding, Diploma
Commercial Construction, Certificate Construction Management Technology, AAS Degree Construction, Pre-Apprenticeship Diesel Technology: Agriculture/Construction, AAS Degree General Construction, Certificate Residential Construction, Certificate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Architectural Engineering Technology, AAS Degree Civil Engineering Technology, AAS Degree Land Surveying Science Technology, AAS Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS Degree
HEALTHCARE Dental Assisting, Diploma Emergency Medical Technician Course Healthcare Leadership, AAS Degree Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, AAS Degree Medical Assistant, Diploma Medical Coding and Billing Certified Professional Biller, Certificate Certified Professional Coder, Certificate Professional and Facility, AAS Degree Professional Services, Diploma Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant Course Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Diploma Registered Nurse, AAS Degree Huron, S.D., Nursing Programs Paramedic Science, AAS Pharmacy Technician, Diploma Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Sonography Cardiac Sonography, AAS Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS Degree Vascular Sonography, AAS Degree Surgical Technology, AAS Degree
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or Certificates
Computer Programming, AAS Degree Computer Information Systems (CIS) Certificates
Network Support, Certificate
Computer Support, Certificate
Web Programming, Certificate
Java Programming, Certificate
Computer Technician, Diploma Information Technology Security, AAS Degree Network Administrator, AAS Degree Software Support Specialist, Diploma System Administrator, AAS Degree
MECHATRONICS Mechatronics Technology, AAS Degree
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Digital Media Production Technology, AAS Degree Media Design Technology, AAS Degree
TECHNICAL STUDIES Technical Studies, AAS Degree
TELECONSTRUCTION Teleconstruction, Diploma
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY Automotive Technology, AAS Degree Collision Repair and Refinish Technology, AAS Degree Commercial Driver’s License Training Diesel Technology, AAS Degree Diesel Technology: Agriculture/Construction, AAS Degree
WE PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
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Southeast Technical College offers more than 70 pathways to professional success through our associate degree, diploma, certificate and non-degree coursework. Whether your end goal is to complete a single class, an associate degree or you plan to continue your education at a four year-institution, Southeast Tech can get you where you want to go.
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WE ARE A
SMART INVESTMENT Attending Southeast Technical College is one of the smartest investments you can make. It is an investment in yourself – your talents, potential and goals. When you invest in a technical education, you are preparing for a meaningful, essential career. And you will do it in about half the time and at about a quarter of the price compared to a four-year route. Southeast Technical College South Dakota 4 Year Public or Private University 4 year
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BUILD DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR. 89 of those scholarships were matched by industry partners!
Full-ride scholarships in Southeast Tech’s most in-demand programs are awarded annually. Learn more at southeasttech.edu/scholarships. SOUTHEASTTECH.EDU 7
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOU! That’s why you’ll be assigned a faculty advisor and a dedicated Student Success Advisor. We have resources to help you reach your academic and personal goals!
CAREER SERVICES STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
OFFICE OF ACCESS & WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY
STUDENT STUDENT SUCCESS SUCCESS CENTER CENTER
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
COUNSELING
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ADVISING
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
LIBRARY SERVICES
Delivering high quality instruction is imperative when training and developing the next generation of nurses. Our students are provided with extensive hands-on training beginning on day one of the program working in the skills lab. Nursing students are exposed to real-world scenarios through simulation and clinical experiences. Our graduates are exceptionally skilled and prepared when they enter the nursing workforce.” –Britney Mower Nursing Instructor
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LEARN BY DOING...
IN OUR SKILLS-RELEVANT FACILITIES Our facilities are designed to prepare students with real-world experiences for modern workplaces. From Transportation Technology to the Industrial trades, students pursue their dreams in true-to-life learning labs. Our Healthcare labs simulate in-field scenarios to develop clinical decision-making skills, competence and confidence. And the Scarbrough Center, our campus childcare center, is our Early Childhood laboratory school.
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98% OF 2020
GRADUATES are employed in their major
LESS TIME, MORE OPPORTUNITY When you become a Southeast Technical College graduate, you will hold the expertise to excel in a high-demand career field. Employers in the region seek Southeast Tech graduates.
100% JOB PLACEMENT FOR 33 PROGRAMS
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or chosen
field
89%
of our graduates
working in South Dakota. are
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WE PARTNER WITH INDUSTRY Southeast Technical College takes preparing tomorrow’s workforce seriously. We work hand-in-hand with industry leaders to keep our programs relevant. Representatives from the region’s top companies serve on 32 academic advisory boards, help shape curriculum and develop new programs that prepare students for the local and regional workforce.
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As a non-traditional student and veteran, Southeast Tech made it possible for me to get my degrees and get into the workforce in a short period of time.” –Angie Lucid ’20 Entrepreneurship, Business and Media Design Technology Graduate
MORE THAN
500
INDUSTRY LEADERS representing nearly 300 companies and organizations sit on one of Southeast Tech’s
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WE ARE COMMUNITY Get involved in Student Government, have fun with friends at Zumba or the Gamer’s Club, grab a bite to eat at The Grille, play intramural sports...you get the idea!
Professional Student Organizations South Dakota Advertising Federation (SDAF)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Animation Technology Artisans (ATA)
SkillsUSA
Student Organization Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization Construction Management Student Organization Dakota Turf/Golf Course – Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) Early Childhood Student Organization National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
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Southeast Tech Student HVAC Association Student Chapter of the Sioux Falls Home Builder’s Association (SFHBA) Student Practical Nurses Association Law Enforcement Sciences Student Organization Student Association of AST (Surgical Technology)
LIVE ON CAMPUS Southeast Tech is the only technical college in South Dakota offering on-campus living. Our suite-style apartments feature four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dine-in kitchen, spacious living areas and access to big-screen televisions and recreational areas perfect for hanging out with friends.
Southeast Tech is a place of opportunity. It’s a place to pursue your career while making friends and finding a family.” –Catrina Standifer SGA Vice President, 2020-2021
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Southeast Technical College is Ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 1 in the state in the Guide to Online Schools’ Best Online Community Colleges for 2020. We’re ranked among the nation’s top two-year colleges by Niche.com and Value Colleges. Southeast Tech ranks in the top 10% of colleges nominated for the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. We are proud to hold the Military Friendly Designation for our commitment in creating sustainable benefits for the military community. We received the Lee Noel-Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award for our dedication to student success. We are ranked among South Dakota’s top five Registered Nursing Programs by registerednursing.org.
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LEARN, LIVE AND THRIVE
IN SIOUX FALLS Your experience will transcend classroom walls and extend into the vibrant Sioux Falls community, named the Best Small City for Business and Careers by Forbes and the Best City for Young Professionals by SmartAsset. In addition, Sioux Falls is fun! Enjoy restaurants, shopping, concerts, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports and more — and land your first job. Sioux Falls and regional employers want Southeast Tech grads!
Sioux Falls is the place to be for young professionals.” –Financial Tech Company SmartAsset
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YOUR NEXT STEPS: APPLY TODAY Apply for admission at southeasttech.edu/apply.
VISIT CAMPUS Call to schedule a personal tour or register online for a campus visit day. Oct. 15, 2021 Nov. 5, 2021 Dec. 15, 2021 – Career Exploration Event Feb. 4, 2022 March 4, 2022 May 11, 2022 – Career Exploration Event
EXPLOR ONLINE Visit SOUTHEASTTECH.EDU to explore campus with our interactive map and video library.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Apply for Build Dakota, Southeast Tech and CTE Academy Scholarships at southeasttech.edu/scholarships.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. (Southeast Tech Code: 008285)
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