General Education
General Education
General Education is that part of a students' education that goes beyond learning technical stills and allows students to become well-rounded, high-functioning citizens of the world. As an institute of higher learning, we are committed to the inherent value of general education and know that critical thinking, communication skills, information literacy, math and problem-solving stills and more, are crucial for our graduates' success in their future technical careers. We also recognize that an associate's degree or diploma at Mitchell Tech must mean something more than job skills. Our students must become lifelong learners with the ability to adapt to a changing world and ever-increasing job expectations
Mitchell Technical College General Education Learning Outcomes
Communications
Students will write effectively and responsibly and will understand and interpret the written expressions of others, as well as communicate orally through listening and speaking.
Mathematics
Students will apply essential processes and analyses through performing computations and demonstrating knowledge and application of measurement, formulas, and problem-solving.
Social Sciences
Students will analyze differences and commonalities across multicultural perspectives to work successfully in a diverse society.
Computer Technology
Students will use technology to access, organize and communicate information.
Student Success
Student success provides a foundation for a successful transition to higher education and the world of work.
Both diploma and Associate of Applied Science degree candidates at Mitchell Tech are required to successfully complete general education courses as designated by the technical department. Please see your advisor or the registrar for more details.
DIPLOMA TRACK
Students pursuing a Diploma are required to complete at least 6 credits in general education with one course from each of the categories below.
COMMUNICATIONS (3 CREDITS REQUIRED)
English Composition | 3 | |
Workplace Communications | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
MATHEMATICS (3 CREDITS REQUIRED)
Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | |
Business Math | 3 | |
Digital Math | 3 |
Student Success
In addition to the General Education Coursework all students graduating with a Diploma from Mitchell Technical College are required to take a one (1) credit Student Success class which provides a foundation for a successful transition to higher education and the world of work.
Preparatory Courses
Some students may be required, depending upon placement test scores, to complete a preparatory course in math or English before enrolling in degree-level courses.
AAS DEGREE
Students pursuing the Associate of Applied Science degree are required to complete 16 credits in a minimum of four subject areas. Individual departments may require additional or specific credits. See program descriptions for options.
COMMUNICATIONS (3 CREDITS REQUIRED)
ENGL 101* | English Composition | 3 |
ENGL 110* | Workplace Communications | 3 |
Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
*ENGL 110 and ENGL 101 satisfy the Written Communications Elective requirement
MATHEMATICS (3 CREDITS REQUIRED)
Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | |
Business Math | 3 | |
Digital Math | 3 |
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Mass Media and Culture | 3 | |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Social Problems | 3 |
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
Spreadsheet Concepts | 3 | |
IT Essentials | 3 |
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Human Development | 3 | |
Interpersonal Communications | 3 | |
General Psychology | 3 |
NATURAL SCIENCES
Microbiology | 6 |
STUDENT SUCCESS (1 CREDIT REQUIRED)
Student Success | 1 | |
Online Seminar I | 1 |
Preparatory courses
Some students may be required, depending upon placement test scores, to complete a preparatory course in math or English before enrolling in degree-level courses.