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Northwood Technical College

Northwood Technical College
1900 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868

Official telephone: (800) 243-9482
Fax number: (715) 468-2819
Website: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 80%
Student:Faculty ratio: 8:1
Total faculty: 343 men, 254 women
Full-time faculty: 62 men, 83 women
Part-time faculty: 281 men, 171 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, honors program, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Other special or unique academic programs:
MISSION Learning First Learning is our passion. As northwest Wisconsin's leader in technical education, WITC creates dynamic opportunities for career preparation and personal effectiveness. We are committed to making each and every experience with us meaningful and professional. UNIQUE IN WISCONSIN Witc is the only technical college in Wisconsin to offer: *Architectural Commercial Design *Automated Packaging Systems Technician *Marine Repair Technician *Telecommunication Technician *Wood Technics

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Finance, General
  • Gerontology
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Certificates

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
  • Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
  • Construction Trades, General
  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Crop Production
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Education, Other
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Gerontology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber
  • Precision Production Trades, General
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide
  • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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