General Education Philosophy Statement
General Education at Western Dakota Technical College provides a foundation for study in the academic programs imparting broad knowledge and intellectual concepts to students and developing skills and attitudes that Western Dakota Technical College believes every college-educated person should possess. Students gain knowledge in the areas of social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, communications, computers, as well as arts and humanities. Courses support the institutional learning outcomes of critical thinking, technical knowledge and skills, communication, and professionalism.
Outcome Map
The Board of Regents (BOR) Transferable Courses
General Education Requirements
DIPLOMA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Students pursuing a diploma program are required to complete a minimum of 6* general credits from a minimum of 2 of the below subject areas.
AAS DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Students pursuing the associate of applied science degree program are required to complete a minimum of 15* general education credits from a minimum of 4 of the below subject areas.
Arts and Humanities
| 3 Credits Required* | |||
| HUM | 100 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
Communications
| 3 Credits Required* | |||
| ENGL | 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGL | 201 | Composition II | 3 |
| ENGL | 106 | Workplace Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL | 108 | Workplace Composition II | 3 |
| SPCM | 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
Computers
| 3 Credits Required* | |||
| CIS | 105 | Microcomputer Software Applications I | 3 |
Mathematics
| 3 Credits Required* | |||
| MATH | 100 | Elementary Algebra |
3 |
| MATH | 101 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| MATH | 104 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH | 112 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH | 114 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH | 120 | Trigonometry | 3 |
Natural Sciences
| 4 Credits Required* | |||
| BIOL | 101/101L | Biology Survey I / Biology Survey I Lab | 4 |
| BIOL | 231/231L | General Microbiology / General Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM | 106/106L | Chemistry Survey / Chemistry Survey Lab | 4 |
Social Sciences
| 3 Credits Required* | |||
| CJUS | 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ECON | 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics online | 3 |
| PSYC | 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC | 103 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| SOC | 100 | Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES
Institutional Learning Outcomes are essential employability characteristics that are comprised of transferable skills, attitudes, and abilities expected to be mastered by all WDTC graduates. They are integrated throughout the learning experience through courses, lessons, and cocurricular activities.
The following Institutional Learning Outcomes are derived from the objectives of WDTC:
- Critical Thinking- able to deliberately and systematically process information for better understanding and/or to determine sound decisions.
- Technical Knowledge and Skills- able to apply technical knowledge, demonstrate technical skills, and use technology.
- Communication- able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
- Professionalism- able to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Meet Your Faculty
Western Dakota Technical College has a low student-to-faculty ratio, meaning more one-on-one learning. Individual attention from your professor can make your college experience more fulfilling.
Kurt Russow
Michele Klapprodt
Ann Murano
Karie Kennedy
Mandy Hertel
Richard Hamilton
Timmi Bubac
Tonia Fischer
Lakni Hettige
