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Changing Lives 23 Campuses. More than 110,000 students. With 23 campuses throughout Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College allows students to take classes close to home or work. We also offer classes in more than 75 communities, bringing us closer to an even greater number of cities and towns. Elkhart STEUBEN LA GRANGE Michigan City Gary South Bend East Chicago LA PORTE ST JOSEPH ELKHART Valparaiso NOBLE DE KALB PORTER MARSHALL KOSCIUSKO LAKE STARKE Warsaw WHITLEY ALLEN JASPER PULASKI NEWTON FULTON Fort Wayne MIAMI WABASH Logansport HUNTINGTON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS BENTON CARROLL GRANT HOWARD Lafayette Marion BLACKFORD Kokomo WARREN JAY TIPPECANOE CLINTON TIPTON DELAWARE FOUNTAIN MADISON Muncie MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON RANDOLPH Anderson VERMILLION HANCOCK HENRY Richmond HENDRICKS Indianapolis WAYNE PARKE PUTNAM MARION RUSH FAYETTE UNION MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY Terre Haute VIGO OWEN FRANKLIN CLAY BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR Bloomington Columbus RIPLEY DEARBORN BROWN SULLIVAN GREENE MONROE Lawrenceburg JENNINGS JACKSON OHIO MARTIN LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND Madison DAVIESS SCOTT KNOX ORANGE WASHINGTON CLARK PIKE Sellersburg DUBOIS GIBSON CRAWFORD FLOYD WARRICK POSEY VANDERBURGH Evansville SPENCER PERRY HARRISON School of Technology Automotive Technology Aviation Technology Building Construction Management Construction Technology Design Technology Electronics and Computer Technology Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Recreational Vehicle Service Technology Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana 8 Schools. 150+ Programs. unlimited opportunities. School of Applied Science and Engineering Technology School of Business School of Education School of Fine Arts and Design School of Health Sciences School of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Public and Social Services School of Technology
School of Technology Programs (Cont.) AREA OF STUDY Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) GARY VALPARAISO EAST CHICAGO MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND WARSAW ELKHART FORT WAYNE LAFAYETTE KOKOMO LOGANSPORT MUNCIE ANDERSON MARION TERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND COLUMBUS MADISON LAWRENCEBURG EVANSVILLE SELLERSBURG BLOOMINGTON Career Examples Industrial Technologist Industrial Design Technologist Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Industrial Technologist Computer Numerical Control (CNC) CNC Technologist Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Fluid Power Production Supervisor Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning HVAC Industrial Electrician Electrical Repair Industrial Maintenance Industrial Machinery Mechanic Machine Tool Machinist Maintenance Technician Mechanical Mechanical Maintenance Technician Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Manager Operations Production Supervisor Plastics Production Supervisor Process Control & Automation Production Supervisor Quality Assurance Quality Manager Tool & Die Tool & Die Maker Welding Welder Recreational Vehicle Service Technology R.V. Service Technician Information is valid as of this document s publication date. Please visit www.ivytech.edu for the most up-to-date information. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Whether you re looking for a better job, a promotion, or just an increase in salary, a degree from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana can help you get what you want. We offer the most affordable tuition in the state, credits that transfer, campuses close to home, flexible schedules, and online classes, making Ivy Tech the perfect choice for career-minded students. All of our programs are developed with input from employers in today s fastest-growing fields, giving you a relevant, career-focused education. Our goal is to help you make the most of your time and your future. If you want a career where you can work with your hands and your head Ivy Tech s School of Technology is a great place to start. Employers in fields like automotive technology, construction technology, and electronics and computer technology need qualified professionals with twenty-first century skills. With an associate degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College, you ll have the credentials to enter the job market to start a good-paying job right out of college, or continue your education at a four-year institution. Contact us today to learn more about programs offered in your area. Types of Degrees offered at ivy tech community college At Ivy Tech, you can earn a variety of two-year degrees as well as one-year technical certificates. Before you enroll, check with your local campus to see what types of degrees or certificate programs are available in your area of study. An admissions counselor can help you choose an option that matches your career aspirations. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree prepares students for a career. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum is almost entirely made up of general education and liberal arts courses. The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree prepares students for transfer to a related program at a four-year school or a career in the fine arts. Two kinds of Associate of Science (AS) Degree programs are available: programs for technical/professional fields and for liberal arts. AS programs in technical and professional areas prepare students to start their career or to transfer to four-year institutions. AS liberal arts programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The Certificate can be completed in fewer credit hours than other types of academic programs. Certificate programs prepare students to sit for a certification exam in a short amount of time, and are offered in fields most likely to lead to employment or promotion. The Technical Certificate (TC) is a one-year program that provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. To learn more about employment and salary information for the careers described in this brochure, visit the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at www.bls.gov and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website at www.in.gov/dwd. Changing Lives ivytech.edu 12 1
Automotive Technology Auto Service Ivy Tech s Auto Service concentration combines classroom work with hands-on lab exercises to provide you with state-of-the-art training across all makes and models. Students also have the option of completing an internship with a participating service facility to get even more experience. You ll graduate prepared to work as a service technician or consultant, in sales and parts, or in management, technical support, customer relations, or manufacturing. If you love working on cars, Ivy Tech s Automotive Technology program can help you make it your career. In our hands-on classes, taught by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master certified instructors, you ll use modern equipment to learn how to diagnose and repair today s cars. No matter what road you take, you ll graduate with the skills to be a successful automotive technician. Automotive Service Management Develop the skills you need to successfully operate an automotive shop. You ll learn a wide variety of managerial and technical skills used in performing tasks such as hiring, training, supervision, inventory control, computing, and budget management. Dealer Co-Op This National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/ National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) master certified training program lets you choose from the following cooperative education specialties: AC Delco TSEP, automotive service technician, automotive management, GM ASEP and Toyota T-TEN. This program combines classroom and lab training at the college with hands-on work experience at an independent service facility or franchise dealership. Motor Sports Fabrication Do you like fast cars? Want to work with the automotive, aviation, marine, motorcycle, motorsports, and racing industries? Ivy Tech s Motor Sports Fabrication program offers the skills you need and the credentials employers are looking for. By combining lessons in the classroom with practical hands-on experience in the lab and at the track, we ll help you get your career in gear. Automotive Body Repair Technician Automotive Service and Sales Manager Damage Appraiser First Line Supervisor Installer/Repairer Insurance Adjuster Mechanical Engineer Motor Sports Parts Manager DegreeS: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate Certificates: Automotive Electrical/Electronics, Brakes and Suspension, Engine Performance, Power Train Alternative Fuel Technician Ivy Tech s Alternative Fuel Technology concentration will give you an understanding of traditional vehicle maintenance and repair skills, combined with knowledge of alternative fuel systems. You ll learn safe handling of fuel systems and problem solving techniques in this rapidlychanging field. Auto Body Repair New technologies like unibody construction and synthetic materials have made advanced training a requirement for anyone who wants to work in automotive body repair. Whether you re new to the field or looking to improve your skills, Ivy Tech s Auto Body Repair concentration will give you the skills you need. You ll study a wide variety of topics, including auto plastics and fiberglass, estimating, painting and refinishing, frame repair, and environmental controls. High Performance NASCAR. Sport modifieds. High-performance engines. The automotive technology program provides diagnostic, high-tech problem solving education in specific techniques that employers demand on a daily basis. Integrated electronic systems and complex computers run vehicles and measure their performance while on the road. This concentration provides you with a broad base of knowledge about how a vehicle s complex components work and interact. My wife and I started our own transmission service. A degree from Ivy Tech helps attract customers and gives our business more credibility. Jason Hazelwood, Ivy Tech Community College Automotive Technology graduate 2 3
AVIAtion Technology Construction Technology Ivy Tech s Aviation Technology program will prepare you to become a certified Aviation Technician with ratings for Aircraft Maintenance or Avionics. You ll receive training in control methods, team building, technical writing and computer skills, and gain the credentials to work with commercial air carriers and private maintenance operations. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Learn how to maintain aircraft to keep air passengers safe and help keep flights on schedule. Today s construction profession requires skills in estimating, writing specifications for building plans, layout and assembly of residential steel framing, and building restoration and renovation. Ivy Tech s Construction Technology program will give you this knowledge, whether you want to be self-employed or work in home improvement, plumbing and electrical contracting, the carpentry trades, or other parts of the industry. Architectural Prepare for a career in an architect s office with classes in drafting, residential construction materials, commercial construction materials, geometry, technical math, production drawing, and light, medium, and heavy construction drafting. Commercial Air Carrier Technician Private Aircraft Maintenance Technician Degree: Associate of Applied Science Cabinetry Ivy Tech s Cabinetry concentration emphasizes woodworking, design and installation. You ll learn how to build and install cabinetry and assist clients in selecting and designing residential and commercial cabinetry. Building Construction Management Ivy Tech s Building Construction Management program will prepare you for work in residential, commercial and industrial construction and construction consulting. Our classes help you understand materials science, concrete and soil technology, statics and strength of materials science, surveying, and building fabrication. Estimator Field Engineer Science, Associate of science Electrical Obtain the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy a career as an electrical technician, installer or service provider. The focus of this program is troubleshooting and maintenance in residential and light commercial installation, including wiring, motor controls, and problem solving. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) As a student in Ivy Tech s HVAC concentration, you ll learn HVAC theory and complete hands-on laboratory work. You ll be prepared for employment in a variety of areas, including designing HVAC systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Interior Planning and Design Want to learn how to make the most of a room or design a great new look for an interior space? In this concentration, you ll learn about textiles, layout and design, and gain the knowledge you need to assist clients in designing residential and commercial interiors. Landscape Technology In Ivy Tech s Landscape Technology concentration, you ll obtain a depth of understanding and skill that will prepare you for a career in the green industry. Upon successful completion of your studies, you ll be ready for a position in residential or commercial landscape construction or management, or golf course, park or cemetery maintenance. Residential and Light Carpentry If you re interested in a career in carpentry, this concentration can get you started. You ll study residential and commercial construction, and have the chance to apply what you ve learned on a job site or in the lab. Your classes will focus on construction methods, estimation and specifications, and blueprint interpretation, giving you practical knowledge and skills in floor and wall layout, roof construction, and interior and exterior trim. Cabinetry Carpenter Construction Electrical Installer HVAC Technician Interior Design Landscaping Science, Technical Certificate Certificate: Construction Technician 4 5
Design Technology Electronics and Computer Technology Designer Drafter Graphic Designer Surveyor Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate ivy online The Design Technology program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. Everything around you started as a sketch on paper as a design, waiting to be transformed into an object. If you want a career helping move ideas from concept to reality, Ivy Tech s Design Technology program can get you started. Learn how to be part of a process engineering team, designing solutions for modifying new or existing buildings, developing innovative commercial products, creating compelling animations and technical brochures, or carving complex machine parts from simple blocks of wood. Architecture Attractively designed residential areas, public parks, playgrounds, college campuses, shopping centers, golf courses, parkways, and industrial parks improve the quality of our personal and professional lives. Ivy Tech s Architecture concentration prepares you to make a difference through a career designing functional yet beautiful spaces that are compatible with the environment. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Manufacturing and CAD/CAM design technologists translate engineers and designers ideas into graphic form. In this concentration, you ll learn CNC programming and CAD/CAM technology in design and manufacturing applications. Civil Ivy Tech s civil design concentration emphasizes construction materials, structural design and surveying. You ll be prepared for a career with a civil engineering firm, construction firm, surveying firm, or highway department, with instruction in surveying, subdivision layout, infrastructure and street placement, zoning ordinances, and building codes. Computer Graphics This concentration combines technical and fine arts drawing instruction to prepare you for a career as a graphic illustrator or commercial artist. Learn to design parts catalogs, magazine and newspaper advertising, and entry level animation used in movie production. Mechanical Mechanical designers work in a wide variety of industries and functions, including applied mechanics, computer-aided-design and manufacturing, energy systems, material handling systems, pressure vessel and piping systems, and heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. This concentration gives you the skills you need to get started on a career in this diverse, growing field. I had various jobs while working my way through Ivy Tech, and then the Career Services office helped me secure a position. Now I oversee CAD operators who create and modify designs for aircraft bearings, including military helicopters and Boeing planes. Shaun Hauptli, Ivy Tech Community College Mechanical Drafting graduate Ivy Tech s Electronics and Computer Technology program is structured to prepare you with the technical expertise, knowledge and critical thinking and problem-solving skills you need to pursue a career in this field. You ll be ready to install, maintain, sell or upgrade electronics systems in industries like telecommunications, medicine, electrical service, industry, and instrumentation. Electrician Electronics Technician Maintenance Salesperson Science, Associate of Science Machine Tool Technology Machining plays a part in the manufacture of just about every product. Ivy Tech s Machine Tool Technology program draws upon the real-world expertise and needs of employers to provide you with relevant training in this specialized field. You ll learn metal cutting operations for the creation of machined parts, specialized tooling molds, dies, and prototypes. First Line Supervisor Machinist Production/Operations Manager Tool and Die Maker Degree: Associate of Applied Science 6 7
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Plastics The plastics concentration gives you career-focused knowledge of injection molding, polymer science, and related plastics manufacturing processes. Power Plant Technology Ivy Tech s Power Plant Technology concentration helps you learn how modern power plants operate and obtain the skills you need for a career in this field. Instruction includes the technical and safety aspects of plant and facility operations. Process Control and Automation Process control is a statistics and engineering discipline that deals with the control and output of specific processes. Through this concentration, you ll learn about process control systems and a wide variety of process control applications. CAD/CAM CNC Technologist HVAC Technician Ivy Tech s Manufacturing and Industrial Technology program prepares you for the modern industrial manufacturing environment. In today s factories, the operation of CNC machines and automated equipment requires high levels of skill. With a degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, you ll have the credentials employers Industrial Maintenance This concentration provides you with a broad range of skills in the industrial environment. You ll be prepared to install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot industrial machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and production machinery. Quality Assurance Many industries are insisting upon strict quality standards from their suppliers. Ivy Tech s quality assurance concentration prepares students for a career in this field, ensuring that manufacturing and industrial assembly line equipment and processes meets these standards. Industrial Technologist Machinist Quality Manager Tooling Welder Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate Certificates: Fluid Power, Heating and Air Conditioning, Industrial Electrician, Machine Tool, Structural Welding are looking for. Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) CAD/CAM professionals serve as a vital link between the product design engineer and the production worker. Specialists in this field translate the engineer s concept into detailed drawings of objects to be manufactured. Computerized Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Ivy Tech s CIM concentration trains you to apply knowledge, problem solving techniques, and hands-on skills in the design and application of computer-based manufacturing systems, automated manufacturing processes, process controls, manufacturing operations and management, systems integration, and continuous improvement procedures. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) In this concentration, you ll study robotics, automated manufacturing, and programmable controls. Machine Tool Today s industries rely on trained and skilled machinists, machine operators and manufacturers to produce precision components for everything from household appliances to aircraft parts. With training that includes computer numerical controlled (CNC) operation and programming, as well as robotics and computer-aided design (CAD) systems, you ll be prepared for a career in machine tooling. Maintenance Technician General maintenance mechanics complete a wide variety of tasks. Industrial maintenance mechanics perform preventive maintenance such as keeping machines cleaned, oiled, and greased. Mechanics work to prevent costly breakdowns, keep up-to-date records, and try to anticipate trouble and service the equipment before production is Tool and Die Ivy Tech s Tool and Die concentration includes studies in metallurgy, tooling design and related courses. You ll be prepared for technical level positions in the manufacturing industry. Welding Whether you are a novice or an advanced-level student, you can benefit from Ivy Tech s individualized, competency-based Welding concentration. You ll receive instruction in the oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and welding/cutting processes, using both manual and semi-automatic applications. Facilities Maintenance Obtain the skills you need for a career in building maintenance through Ivy Tech s Facilities interrupted. No matter what maintenance environment you prefer, there s a career for you in this field. Maintenance concentration. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) Learn how to install and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation (HVAC) Mechanical Maintenance Ivy Tech s Mechanical Maintenance concentration includes instruction in advanced industrial mechanics, fluid power, and machine installation. systems. Industrial Electrician In Ivy Tech s Industrial Electrician concentration, you ll study electrical wiring and circuitry, motor Operations In Ivy Tech s Operations concentration, you ll study iron and steelmaking and quality and statistical control. and motor controls, and programmable controls. 8 9
Recreational Vehicle Service Technology School of Technology Programs Degree/certificate Programs Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 150 programs and concentrations statewide, including in the traditional classroom setting and online. The chart below includes all of our School of Technology programs in bold text, along with the concentrations offered through these programs, where applicable. We also have included examples of the careers you might pursue through each area of study. Use this chart to explore the options available to you at our 23 campuses statewide. AREA OF STUDY GARY VALPARAISO EAST CHICAGO MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND WARSAW ELKHART FORT WAYNE LAFAYETTE KOKOMO LOGANSPORT MUNCIE ANDERSON MARION TERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND COLUMBUS MADISON LAWRENCEBURG EVANSVILLE SELLERSBURG BLOOMINGTON Career Examples Recreational vehicle (RV) enthusiasts include families, retirees, and vacationers of just about every kind. Through a career in RV Service Technology, you can help keep them on the road. The Recreational Vehicle Service Technology program gives you expertise in electrical concepts, braking suspension and towing, and interior and exterior coaches. You ll be prepared to start a career in this unique, rewarding technology field. RV Service Technician Science, Technical Certificate After high school, I didn t know what I wanted. Ivy Tech let me find out on my own terms. Eric Housley, Ivy Tech Community College student Automotive Technology Automotive Technician, First Line Manager Alternative Fuel Technician Biofuel Technician Auto Body Repair Automotive Technician Auto Service First Line Supervisor Automotive/Electrical Electronics Automotive Technician, Mechanic Automotive Service Management Automotive Technician, Mechanic Brakes & Suspension Automotive Technician, Mechanic Dealer Co-op Automotive Technician, Mechanic Engine Performance Automotive Technician, Mechanic High Performance Automotive Technician Motor Sports Fabrication Mechanic, Mechanical Engineering Technician Power Train Automotive Technician, Mechanic Aviation Technology Aviation Technician, Mechanic Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aviation Technician, Mechanic Building Construction Management Estimator, Field Engineer Construction Technology Estimator, Field Engineer Architectural Architectural Drafter Cabinetry Design Consultation, Installer Construction Technician Construction Technician Electrical Electrician Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning HVAC Installer Landscape Technology Landscape Designer Residential & Light Carpentry Carpenter Design Technology Designer, Drafter Architecture Drafter - Architectural & Civil Civil Drafter, Civil Engineering Technician Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing Drafter Computer Graphics Graphic Designer Mechanical Drafter, Engineering Technician Electronics & Computer Technology Engineering Technician Machine Tool Technology Machinist, Tool & Die Maker Information is valid as of this document s publication date. Please visit www.ivytech.edu for the most up-to-date information. Continued on page 12 10 11