General Education
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General Education Courses – Burnsville
Dakota County Technical College announced that the college would begin offering general education courses at the Diamondhead Education Center in Burnsville, Minn., in February 2009.
Philosophy of General Education
General Education is incorporated into the DCTC curriculum because higher education involves breadth as well as depth of study.
General Education achieves the important goals set out in the college’s mission by delivering an educational experience that prepares individuals to obtain and retain employment while enhancing their opportunities for career advancement. By furnishing a supportive learning environment, the college empowers individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in a global economy.
General Education Outcome Statement
General Education is a requirement of all programs 45 or more semester credits in length. An integral part of a student’s formal technical or professional preparation, general education provides the common knowledge and intellectual concepts that society uses to define an educated person.
Delivery of General Education Courses
Traditional Course Offerings:
DCTC offers a variety of transferable general education courses. Please refer to the course schedule for further details.
Online Course Offerings:
DCTC offers transferable general education courses online. Please refer to online courses for further details.
Flextime Lab:
DCTC offers self-motivated students the opportunity to take courses through the Flextime Lab in the Instructional Technology Center. Currently, students may take COML1400 Introduction to Computers in the Flextime Lab. Please refer to the DCTC schedule for further details.
Weekend College Course Offerings:
Weekend College courses are offered over several weekends and online. The majority of three-credit general education courses are offered in three to eight weekend segments.
Dean
- Christine Pigsley
Dean of Student Affairs and General Education
