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Ridgewater College

Overview
- Introduction
Areas of Study
- Overview
- Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology
- Agriculture & Veterinary Technology
- Art, Design & Visual Communications
- Automotive Trades
- Business & Marketing
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Education
- Health Care & Massage Therapy
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Mathematics, Science & Engineering
- Occupational Skills
- Peace Officer, Legal & Emergency Services
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
  - Machine Tool Technology
  - Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT)
  - Welding
  - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
    Careers
    Computer Requirements
  - Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program
    Faculty
  - Machine Tool Technology Program
    Machine Tool Careers
- Agriculture Veterinary Technology
  - Agriculture Industry Partners
  - Agri Business
  - Agricultural Science and Technology
  - Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
  - Agriculture Marketing & Communications
  - Agronomy Applicator Technician
  - Agronomy Technology
  - Dairy Management
  - Agriculture Faculty
  - Farm Operation and Management
  - Meat Cutting
  - Poultry Management
  - Precision Agriculture
  - Veterinary Technology
  - Agri Business
    Careers
  - Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
    Careers
  - Agronomy Technology Program
    Careers
  - Dairy Management
    Careers
  - Farm Operation and Management
    Careers
  - Precision Agriculture
    Careers
  - Veterinary Technology
    Admissions Criteria
    Careers
    Paws and Claws Preventive Care Veterinary Clinic
    Graduate Exam Results
    Veterinary Technology Partnerships
  - Veterinary Technology Program
    Faculty and Staff
- Art Design
  - Art
  - Digital Design and Communication
  - Photography and Design
  - Theater
  - Web Developer
  - Web Developer
    Careers
- Automotive Technology
  - Auto Body Collision Technology
  - Automotive Service Technology
  - Auto Body Collision Technology
    Careers
- Business Marketing
  - Accountant
  - Administrative Assistant
  - Artificial Intelligence
  - Business and Business Transfer Pathway
  - Digital Design And Communication
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Essentials for Business
  - Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  - Legal Assistant
  - Marketing and Design
  - Marketing and Sales Management
  - Patient Access Representative
  - Accountant
    Careers
  - Administrative Assistant
    Careers
  - Digital Design and Communication
    Careers
  - Healthcare Administrative Assistant
    Careers
  - Legal Assistant
    Careers
  - Marketing and Design
    Careers
  - Marketing and Sales Management
    Careers
- Construction Trades
  - Electrician
  - Plumbing
  - Electrician
    Careers
- Cosmetology
  - Cosmetology
  - Esthiology
  - Advanced Esthetics
  - Ridgewater College Salon and Day Spa
  - Cosmetology Program
    Careers
  - Esthiology
    Careers
  - Nail Technology Progam
    Faculty
- Education
- Health Care
  - Activity Director
  - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
  - Health Information Technician
  - Health Sciences Broad Field Degree
  - Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  - Massage Therapy
  - Medical Assistant
  - Medical Coding
  - Nursing Assistant Program
  - Nursing - LPN to Associate Degree (RN)
  - Part-time Practical Nursing (LPN)
  - Nursing - RN Associate Degree
  - Paramedic
  - Patient Access Representative
  - Phlebotomist
  - Practical Nursing (LPN)
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Student Massage Center
  - Activity Director
    Activity Consultant Mentoring Course
    Careers
    MEPAP Certification Classes
  - Health Information Technician
    Careers
  - Massage Therapy
    Careers
  - Medical Assistant
    Careers
    Student Achievement Outcomes
  - Nursing Rn
    Careers
    RN to BSN
    Student Achievement Outcomes
    TEAS Testing
  - Phlebotomist
    Careers
  - Practical Nursing Lpn
    Admission Criteria
    Application Process
    Careers
    Student Achievement Outcomes
- Information Technology
  - Computer Programmer
  - Computer Support Technician
  - Network Administration and Security
  - Computer Requirements
  - Web Developer
  - Computer Programmer
    Careers
  - Computer Support Technician
    Careers
  - Network Administration and Security
    Careers
- Liberal Arts
  - Art
  - Athletic Coaching
  - Business
  - Communication Studies and Transfer Pathway
  - Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway
  - Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
  - Early Childhood Education and Transfer Pathway
  - Economics
  - Elementary Education Foundations and Transfer Pathway
  - English
  - Geography
  - Global Studies
  - History
  - Leadership in Action
  - Philosophy
  - Political Science
  - Psychology and Psychology Transfer Pathway
  - Spanish
  - Special Education Transfer Pathway
  - Theater
  - Art Department
    Faculty
  - Economics Department
    Faculty
  - English Department
    Faculty
  - Geography
    Faculty
  - History Department
    Faculty
  - Music
    Faculty
  - Philosophy Department
    Faculty
  - Political Science Department
    Faculty
  - Spanish
    Faculty
  - Theater
    Faculty
- Mathematics Science Engineering
  - Biology
  - Chemistry
  - Earth Science
  - Health Sciences Broad Field Degree
  - Mathematics
  - Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT)
  - Physics and Engineering
  - Biology Department
    Faculty
  - Chemistry Department
    Faculty
  - Earth Science Department
    Faculty
  - Mathematics Department
    Faculty
- Occupational Skills
  - Careers
- Peace Officer Legal Emergency Services
  - Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
  - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
  - Legal Assistant
  - Paramedic
  - Peace Officer
  - Peace Officer Public Safety Transfer Pathway
  - Emergency Medical Technician Emt Program
    Careers
  - Peace Officer
    Careers
Admission & Aid
- Overview
- Admissions Checklist
- How to Apply
- College in the Schools - Concurrent Enrollment
- Incoming Transfer Students
- International Students
- Online Students
- Paying for College
- PSEO - Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
- Returning Students
- Senior Citizens
- Tuition & Fees
- Veterans
- Visit
- Visiting Students
- Why Ridgewater
- Admissions Checklist
  - View Student Workshop Videos
- Apply
- College in the Schools
- International Students
- Paying for College
  - Cost of Attendance (COA)
  - Financial Aid FAQS
  - Financial Aid Forms 2026-2027
  - Financial Aid Links
  - Grants
  - Important Financial Aid Information
  - Loans
  - North Star Promise Scholarship Program
  - Scholarships
  - Special and Unusual Circumstances
  - Work Study
  - Financial Aid
    Financial Literacy
    One Big Beautiful Bill Changes
    Staff
  - Grants
    Minnesota Future Together Grant
  - Important Financial Aid Information
    Rights and Responsibilities
- PSEO Post Secondary Enrollment Options
- Tuition and Fees
- Visit Tour
- Why Ridgewater
  - Viewbook
Academics & Transfer
- Overview
- Academic Calendars
- Instructors Credentials
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
- New Programs
- Online Programs and Options
- Academics
- A to Z Listing of Programs Offered
- Study Abroad
- Transfer Pathways
- Types of Degrees
- Undecided?
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
  - MnTC Goal Areas
Student Life & Services
- Overview
- Academic Coaching
- Academic Support
- Basic Needs Resources
- Bookstore
- Career Services
- Class Cancellations
- Final Exam Schedule
- Graduation
- Housing & Community
- Multicultural Outreach
- Star Alert
- Start Strong
- Student Success & Activities
- Student Health & Counseling
- Student Records & Registration
- Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Technology Services
- Transcript Requests
- Veterans Resource Center
- Warrior Card (Student ID)
- Academic Support Tutoring Disability
- Basic Needs
- Career Services
  - Resources
  - Data and Trends
  - Industry Partnerships
  - Career Services Resources
    LinkedIn
- Student Activities
- Student Health Counseling
- Student Records Registration
- Student Rights Responsibilities
  - Dropping & Withdrawing
  - FAQS
  - FERPA
  - Hazing Prevention
  - Healthy Learning and Positive Classroom Environment
  - Information for Students
  - Student Data Privacy
  - Right to Know
  - Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
  - Sexual Violence and Title IX
  - Student Code of Conduct
  - Student Concern Process
  - Student Forms
  - Student Policies
  - Voter Information
  - Satisfactory Academic Progress
    Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals
  - Sexual Violence Harassment
    Pregnant and Parenting Student Information and Resources
- Technology Services
- Warrior Card Discounts
  - Local Warrior Card Discounts
  - Requesting Your Warrior Card
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Faculty

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John Evans

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Political Science Instructor

Political Science

john.evans@ridgewater.edu