Philosophy and Goals

General Education Philosophy

General education is an essential component of a student's education. Woven throughout the curriculum, general education provides students with a foundation for lifelong learning.

General education refers to subject matter that is foundational in nature and contains general content that may apply to all disciplines of study. General education courses are designed to enhance and support technical studies. The general education categories are: communications, mathematics, natural science, social science, humanities and information literacy. See complete listing of general education courses.

General Education Goals

In support of its general education philosophy, Southeast Technical has adopted the following goals for students:

• Use the English language effectively to read, write, speak and listen critically
• Increase an understanding of science and technology
• Use systematic, critical, and creative processes to identify problems and make decisions
• Develop knowledge of self and a capability for self-direction and self-motivation
• Analyze and assess personal values and life goals that affect decision-making and relationships in a global community
• Understand the impact that prejudice and bias have on personal attitudes, behaviors, and physical and mental health
• Perform the mathematical computations necessary to succeed as an employee and as a consumer
• Demonstrate proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information
• Increase an understanding of individual and group differences

Ten areas of emphasis

• View the ten areas of emphasis in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

 

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