General Education

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.

General Education Courses

See complete listing of general education courses offered at Southeast Technical

General education categories include: communications/English, mathematics and natural science, social science, humanities, and information literacy.

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

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

What is the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and how can I benefit?

Location

Courses are regularly offered on the Winona and Red Wing campuses, as well as online. It is best to check the course schedule each term to determine which courses are being offered and in what locations.

Career Opportunities

Long-term career opportunities are typically better for those with higher levels of education in their fields. Taking courses that transfer to 4-year colleges even though you may not need them to graduate is always a wise choice.

Job Placement

Employers see excellent communication skills as a prerequisite for nearly every job, and excellent math skills are a necessity in technical and managerial positions.

Instructors

Alsop, Brad
Ph.D., Oregan State University
B.S., Univeristy of Minnesota - Duluth

Alsop, Becky
M.ED, Oregan State University
B.A., Univeristy of Minnesota - Duluth
B.S., Univeristy of Minnesota - Duluth

Bednar, Heidi
M.S., University of Iowa
B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato

Bestul, Shari M
M.S., Winona State University
B.S., Winona State University
A.A., Winona State University

Beurskens, Peter A
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Buck, Terry Anderson
M.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato
B.S., University of Wisconsin – River Falls

Cady, Greg
M.S., St.Cloud State University
B.E.S, St.Cloud State University

Echelard, David L.
M.F.A., Sara Lawrence College
B.A., College of St. Teresa

Egbert, Jean
M.S., University of Wisconsin – River Falls
B.A., Macalester College

Graham, Eric
M.M., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., Saint Marys University
B.A., University of Alaska – Anchorage

Graham, Tamra S
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
B.A., University of Alaska – Anchorage

Hoffman, Sara McCormack
M.S., Iowa State University
B.A., Pomona College

Larson, Michael P
M.F.A., University of Arkansas
M.A., St. Cloud University
B.A., Bethel College

Lee, Erik Sigurd
M.A., Minnesota State University – Mankato
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison
A.A., Bethany Lutheran College

Maynard, Carrie
M.A., University of South Dakota
B.A., University of South Dakota

Moreno, LeAnn
B.S., University of North Dakota – Grand Forks
A.A., University of North Dakota – Grand Forks
A.S., University of Crookston

Mytas, Angel
M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Rabuse, Lynne M
M.A., School for International Training
B.A., Augustana College

Sass, Michael R
M.S., Winona State University
B.S., Winona State University

Schnaith, Leah
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
B.A., St. Olaf College

Skugrud, Roger E
M.Ed., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
B.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead

Stout, Chris
M.A., Indiana University
B.S., University Wisconson - Eau Claire

Stuber, Robert
M.A., Winona State University
B.A., Winona State University

Wilcox, Terrence
M.S., Bemidji State University
B.S., Bemidji State University

Zimmer, Alice A
M.S., Winona State University
B.S., Winona State University

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical