General Education

Mid-State Technical College offers a full breadth of general education courses that satisfy associate degree requirements and can be transferred to four-year colleges.

Benefits of General Studies at Mid-State

General studies at Mid-State are a required component of just about every hands-on degree we offer, but many students choose Mid-State just for general studies, and here’s why:

Transfer Value

Students looking to transfer classes in pursuit of a four-year degree will find great value in Mid-State’s general education offerings. Enjoy a cost per credit that’s significantly lower, with four-year public institutions being two to three times higher and private colleges up to seven times higher. 

You can transfer a wide variety of individual courses, or check out our University Transfer degrees for guaranteed transfer to many four-year colleges and universities.

In-Demand Skills

In today’s complex, diverse, and globally connected world employers increasingly seek the skills developed in a general studies curriculum. General education courses enhance awareness of the community around them and teach students to use their critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to respond effectively and solve real-world problems. Learn more about the outcomes of general studies at Mid-State.

Self-Discovery

General education develops knowledge and skills in the areas of communication, math, science, and social science. Once learned, the benefits go beyond academic and professional success, as students explore interests and experience self-discovery.

Flexibility

The way you experience a class matters and should fit your life. At Mid-State choose from small in-person classes, online classes, and innovative technology class options. Learn more about our class delivery options. 

Courses by Discipline

Explore the courses available below.

Ready to take a class or two? Visit our Register Today page to view class lists for upcoming semesters and register now.

Want to enroll in a University Transfer program? Apply now.

Have a question or need advice? Contact Dean of General Education Suzanne Rathe at 715.342.3124.

Communication/English

20801233*	Children’s Literature
20801247*	Contemporary World Literature
20801227*	Creative Writing
10801136	English Composition 1
20801223*	English 2
20801204*	Introduction to Literature
10801196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication
10801198	Speech
10801197	Technical Reporting

Health/Wellness/Physical Education

20807202*	Nutrition for Life
20807204*	Physical Fitness for Life
20807203*	Stress Management: Fitness for Life

Humanities

20815201*	Art Appreciation
20815240*	Basic Photography
20809226*	Environmental Ethics
10809122	Intro to American Government
10809166	Intro to Ethics: Theory and Application
20809260*	Introduction to Philosophy
20809223*	Introduction to World Religions
20805201*	Music Appreciation
20805280*	Music in Film
20803211*	U.S. History to 1877
20803212*	U.S. History 1877 to Present
20803258*	World History to 1500
20803259*	World History since 1500

Math

31804305	Applied Mathematics
20804236*	Calculus I or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
10804195	College Algebra with Applications
10804107	College Mathematics
20804227*	Elementary Math Education 1
20804237*	Elementary Math Education 2
10804118	Intermediate Algebra with Applications
10804189	Introductory Statistics
10804135	Quantitative Reasoning
10804196	Trigonometry with Applications

Natural Science 

10806179	Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
10806311	Applied Microbiology
31806351	Applied Science
10806189	Basic Anatomy
10806143	College Physics 1
20806215*	Environmental Science
10806177	General Anatomy & Physiology
10806114	General Biology
10806134	General Chemistry
10806154	General Physics 1
20806206*	Intro to Physical Geography
10806197	Microbiology
10806112	Principles of Sustainability

Social and Behavioral Science 

20809237*	Abnormal Psychology
20809283*	Cultural Anthropology & Diversity
10809188	Developmental Psychology
10809195	Economics
20809254*	Educational Psychology
10809122	Intro to American Government
10809172	Introduction to Diversity Studies
10809166	Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application
10809198	Intro to Psychology
10809196	Intro to Sociology
20809204*	Marriage and Family
10809103	Think Critically & Creatively
20809287*	Principles of Macroeconomics
20809291*	Principles of Microeconomics
20809217*	Race, Class, Gender

World Language

20802211*	Spanish I
20802212*	Spanish II

* This course is only applicable to the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science programs.

Outcomes

Mission

The General Education program at Mid-State Technical College offers a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, scientific and quantitative reasoning skills, effective communication, and civic responsibility associated with a socially, politically, and economically diverse world.

• Intellectual Acquisition of Knowledge: Demonstrate critical and ethical reasoning.
• Communication: Demonstrate effective communication in diverse contexts using appropriate methods.
• Problem Solving: Use mathematical and scientific problem-solving processes.
• Personal and Social Awareness: Demonstrate knowledge of life skills required of an effective member of a diverse and global community.
• Environmental Awareness: Demonstrate a heightened awareness of our physical, chemical, and biological environment.