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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Who are your "typical" Students? |
| This is both a difficult and easy question to answer: Over the years, we have had men and women do very well in our program having very diverse backgrounds, coming from all walks of life. |
| By far the most common person to enter our program are recent high school graduates. Some of these people have had mechanical background and some have had computer training. Since our program starts with the basics, all people are welcome, regardless of previous experience. |
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| How long does the course of study last? |
| Students that complete the Recreational Engines curriculum and related courses can graduate with a certificate, a diploma, or an Associates of Applied Science degree in Recreational Engines Technology. The typical full-time student will attend classes for 18 months, or 4 semesters. |
| There are students that choose to take the course in a longer period of time. Some students are parents, some have jobs, while still others find the curriculum easier to absorb in an extended period. If this is desired by the student, the advisory department should be contacted as soon as possible so that the course can be arranged to suit your needs. |
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| What kind of jobs are available upon graduation? |
| There are many jobs that come in for our students, more than we can possibly fill. The Career Services office can assist you in placement. They recruit companies that are in need of students with the skills in our field. |
| The most common types of positions our students except are with Motorcycle, Marine, Snowmobile and Small Engine dealerships. Some students will start their own business, and some go on to work for major manufacturers. |
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| When do classes begin? |
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| The typical student begins the course in mid August. |
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| Where is the department located? |
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| All of the faculty offices and classrooms that house the Recreational Engines department are in Scheutt Hall. There are two faculty offices, labs, and one computerized parts and reference lab. |
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