» General Education
Consistent with the College’s purpose and philosophy, the general education division of Ranken Technical College was designed to provide a foundation of general education to complement students’ technical education.
Ranken is committed to maintaining a strong general education division for several reasons:
- General education courses provide the necessary mathematical, scientific and communication skills required to succeed in the major course of study and advance on the job.
- General education courses help develop the ability to think critically, analyze information and solve problems.
- Employers want to hire technically-trained graduates who, in addition to possessing good technical skills, can communicate effectively, work well with others and adapt to new situations.
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING
Outcomes assessment is a continuous, ongoing process of improvement in which each department at the College establishes its individual course and program objectives.
At certain points in the program, a variety of assessment instruments are used to measure whether students have achieved the stated objectives. The results of these assessments are analyzed by each department to determine what improvements to student learning are necessary to achieve the desired outcomes. By using outcomes assessment to improve student learning, the College is able to maintain its position as a leader in the field of providing excellence in technical education.
If you'd like to see details on the courses available in general studies, you may download a .pdf of that section of our course catalog
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