M-TEC DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
 Programs
and services have been developed in response to locally and regionally
defined needs as determined by representatives of business and industry.
Emphasis is placed on providing programs that lead to
preparation for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations.
To ensure that graduates are well prepared for entry into these
occupations, special emphasis is placed on the ongoing assessment of
student learning as each individual progresses through the various
courses within each program.
M-TEC CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS
HEALTH CAREERS
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
PROGRAM DELIVERY
The M-TEC delivers programs and training through traditional
classroom delivery and open learning, allowing the student to use
printed materials, computer-aided instruction, and
hands-on training activities to support self-directed,
instructor-guided, student-centered learning. The emphasis on the open
learning environment at the M-TEC promotes flexible scheduling
and individualized learning opportunities to better meet the
needs of the student and employers in the region.
WORKKEYS®
WorkKeys® testing is used to assess the core competency levels of
reading, math, locating information, and writing. Students seeking a
certificate of completion or associate degree in a technical program are required to take these
assessment tests. For more information, please call 989-705-3600.
CAREER READINESS COURSE OFFERINGS
Individuals with identified learning needs will enroll in
custom-designed courses provided through the use of PLATO Software.
PLATO Software has been designed to interface with the WorkKeys® test
and will automatically navigate students to learning modules designed to
meet their individual learning needs.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
M-TEC partners with area high schools to provide career and technical
dual-enrollment opportunities to qualified high school students. For
additional information, please contact Bobbie Otwell at 989-705-3605.
RESIDENCY RULES
In-District Residency
A new student planning to attend classes at the M-TEC must provide
proof that he/she has lived in Otsego County or the Kirtland Community
College district for a period of five months immediately prior to
attending the M-TEC. Acceptable proof includes one of the following: Driver’s
license, Secretary of State identification card, voter registration
card, place of residence property tax receipt, five months rental
receipts with address.
A returning in-district student will continue to be considered
in-district if he/she can prove he/she continues to live in Otsego
County or the college district.
Out-of-District Residency
A new student planning to attend classes at the M-TEC will be
considered out of district if he/she cannot prove in-district residency
but can prove that he/she has lived in Michigan at least one month prior
to attending the M-TEC. Acceptable proof includes the following:
Driver’s license, Secretary of State identification card, voter
registration card, place of residence property tax receipt, rental
receipt with address.
A student who resides outside Otsego County or the Kirtland district
can be assessed an in-district tuition rate if he/she provides the
college with property tax receipts showing tax payments to the college,
as long as the property is owned by the student or the student is a
dependent of the person who owns the property.
A returning out-of-district student will be considered in-district of
he/she can prove in-district residency as a non-student for a period of
five months immediately prior to returning to the M-TEC or Kirtland.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
In those instances when classes may be canceled due to inclement
weather or other unusual circumstances, students should call the
M-TEC weather line at 989-705-3696. A pre-recorded message will
indicate whether classes are being held that particular day. If
the M-TEC is closed, closure information is posted in
Urgent Announcements in myKirtland.
For more information about our programs, contact the M-TEC at
Kirtland-Gaylord at 989-705-3600 or email us at
mtec@kirtland.edu.
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