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 over 20 four-year colleges and universities, including every University of Wisconsin four-year campus.

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

10801199	Employment Strategies
10801136	English Composition 1
10801196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication
10801198	Speech
10801197	Technical Reporting

Mathematics

31804305	Applied Mathematics
10804195	College Algebra with Applications
10804107	College Mathematics
10804118	Intermediate Algebra with Applications
10804189	Introductory Statistics
10804196	Trigonometry with Applications

Natural Science 

10806179	Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
10806311	Applied Microbiology
31806351	Applied Science
10806189	Basic Anatomy
10806143	College Physics 1
10806177	General Anatomy & Physiology
10806114	General Biology
10806134	General Chemistry
10806154	General Physics 1
10806197	Microbiology
10806184	Plant Biology

Social Science 

10809188	Developmental Psychology
10809195	Economics
10809122	Intro to American Government
10809172	Intro to Diversity Studies
10809166	Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application
10809198	Intro to Psychology
10809196	Intro to Sociology
10809103	Think Critically & Creatively

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.

• Formulate vital questions and problems in a clear and precise manner.
• Gather, assess, and interpret information within a theoretical framework.
• Develop well-reasoned conclusions and solutions to problems.
• Analyze a situation and evaluate the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of information. 
• Critically examine ethical values, principles, and issues.

Communication: Demonstrate effective communication in diverse contexts using appropriate methods.

• Plan, construct, and present logical, coherent, well-supported arguments with consideration of target audience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at a college level.
• Demonstrate listening and comprehension skills for effective communication.
• Employ reading strategies to comprehend information accurately.

Problem Solving: Use mathematical and scientific problem-solving processes.

• Analyze data quantitatively as the basis for competent, valid, and reliable inferences to draw reasonable and appropriate conclusions.
• Demonstrate comprehension of the quantitative aspects of science and of hypothesis construction and testing through observation and evaluation of data.
• Use appropriate technology to solve mathematical and scientific problems.
• Demonstrate application and solution of mathematical and scientific concepts in proper context.

Personal and Social Awareness: Demonstrate knowledge of life skills required of an effective member of a diverse and global community.

• Analyze complexity of humanity and its significance for the individual and for society.
• Apply theories to personal, social, and cultural scenarios. 
• Describe the interaction between individuals, their culture, and the physical environment.
• Analyze events and issues over time.