General Education
General Education is that part of our students’ education that goes beyond learning technical skills 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 skills 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 Tech General Education Learning Outcomes
Mathematics
Students will apply essential processes and analysis through performing computations and demonstrating knowledge and application of measurement, formulas, and problem-solving.
Technology
Students will use computer technology to access, organize and communicate information.
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.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Analyze differences and commonalities across multicultural perspectives to work successfully in a diverse society.
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.
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.
Diploma Track
Students pursuing a Diploma are required to complete 7 credits in general education.
| Communications Elective | 3 |
| Math Elective | 3 |
SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
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 |
SPCM 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
Math (3 credits required)
Computer Literacy
Behavioral Science
Social Science
Natural Sciences
Student Success (1 credit required)
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.