General Education

Chair: Teena Rhoads

Instructors: Allen, Barclay, Eilander, Lambert, Lyda, Packer, Pein 

College of Technology
Idaho State University
Roy F. Christensen Building
Box 8380
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-3597

For Program Information Packets, use this link, where there are descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.
 

Adult Basic Education

Coordinator:  Margaret Jacob
(208) 282-2468

Instructors:  Mundt, Ostin, Taft

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) require no fee. Services are provided on the top floor of the Roy F. Christensen Building and outreach sites in 7 southeastern Idaho counties.

Adult Basic Education (ABE). Provides basic literacy help to those who need it. This includes basic math, reading and English skills for people performing at the nonreader through twelfth grade levels. The program offers different settings and methods to help students learn in the style they prefer.

English as a Second Language (ESL). Non-English speakers can learn to speak, understand, read, and write English whether or not they can read or write in their native language. Classes stress conversation and survival skills.

General Educational Development (GED). High school equivalency training designed for people who didn't receive a high school diploma. The students work at their own rate. Instruction includes classes, audio tapes, video cassettes, books, tutors, and computers. Practice tests for the GED are offered. The GED may be combined with the government course taken at the center to obtain a diploma from the state. Some scholarships are available for the GED tests.

Technical General Education

Technical General Education (TGE) provides general education courses which complement the technical programs in the College of Technology.

One semester emphasizing technical general education basic coursework is incorporated into each program curriculum for students who do not demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of their programs. These students enroll for 1-16 credits of Technical General Education (TGE) basic courses prior to placement in their occupational-based curriculum. Students demonstrating academic proficiency in math and written communications will bypass this section of the curriculum.

Technical General Education core course content is designed in accordance with suggestions and directions from program instructors, advisory committees, and industry employers. TGE core coursework complements the student's technical training by providing education in business/technical writing, oral communication, building job search skills, and understanding human relations issues pertinent to the workplace.

Technical General Education core courses are taken concurrently with the student's program courses and may be required to complete the Technical Certificate, Advanced Technical Certificate, and/or Associate of Applied Science degree. Students should consult their programs' required course lists to determine which of the TGE core courses must be taken.

TGE Basic Courses

TGE 100A Algebra I 4 credits. Linear equations, factoring, graphing, functions, and quadratic equations with emphasis on practical and technical ­problems. Equivalent to MATH 025. Not eligible for academic credit. D

TGE 100C Critical Thinking 3 credits. Course teaches creative and critical thinking. This is an integrated approach that deals with thinking about thinking, imagining, and solving problems. Informal logic, induction, deduction, and prose analysis are emphasized. D

TGE 100G Grammar 4 credits. Course is designed to provide an introduction to and analysis of the basic grammatical principles of the English language. Application of these principles to spoken and written English is introduced. Course is for students whose occupations require language editing. D

TGE 100I Independent Study 1-2 credits. Course is designed to meet individual student needs. D

TGE 100M Math 4 credits. Course provides an overview of complex fractions, decimals, and percents with an emphasis on practical application. D

TGE 100R Reading 3 credits. Course is competency based and thus addresses the performance of the students. Speed and comprehension are emphasized, with critical textual interpretation as the main objective. D

TGE 100S Study Skills 2 credits. Develops workplace competencies, emphasizing such concepts as time management, memory skills, note taking, test taking, and developing study habits.  Not eligible for academic credit. D

TGE 100T Technical Science 2 credits. Course provides instruction in the development of basic mathematical relationships and their use in the study of forces and force analogs in fluid, thermal, electrical, and mechanical systems. Force, work, power, rate, and resistance are studied. Basic trigonometric relationships are defined. D

TGE 100W Writing 3 credits. Clear writing in standard, edited American English. Equivalent to ENGL 090. Not eligible for academic credit.D

TGE Core Courses

COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 credits. (see description in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.)

ENGL 101 English Composition, and ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing (see descriptions in the Department of English and Philosophy, in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.)

MATH 123 Mathematics in Modern Society (see description in the Department of Mathematics, in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.)

TGE 151 Technical Writing I 2 credits. Course provides instruction in informal technical report writing and business correspondence. Includes grammar/punctuation review, introduction to word processing, and technical terminology/vocabulary building. D

TGE 152 Technical Writing II 2 credits. Course provides instruction in application of formal technical report writing strategies and fundamentals of research. D

TGE 158 Job Search 2 credits. Comprehensive study and practice of job search activities, including company research, networking strategies, interviewing behavior, and writing the resume and business correspondence. Course culminates in the preparation of a professional portfolio. The two-credit option provides students with extensive interviewing experience in a variety of settings. D

TGE 162 Keyboarding 1 credit. Course enables the development of alphabetic and numeric information input through touch keyboarding. Open exit is available when student reaches proficiency rate established by program area. D
 

Resource Center

This program provides tutoring for students within each of the College of Technology programs. Students should contact their instructors to request help or contact Sally Rollins at (208) 282-3208.

Center for New Directions

Director:  Teena Rhoads

(208) 282-2454

The Center for New Directions (CND) provides assistance for people in transition who are interested in gaining self-sufficiency skills for educational and employment success. The CND provides resource and support services through personal and career counseling and a variety of workshops, classes, and groups aimed at helping individuals return to school and train for job placement. The CND offers scholarships for persons who plan to enter non-traditional technology programs. All services are confidential and provided at no cost. Call the CND for information about services on the Pocatello campus and at Outreach Centers located in American Falls, Blackfoot, Preston, Montpelier, and Soda Springs.

WORKFORCE TRAINING 

Director: Margaret Phelps

College of Technology
Roy F. Christensen Building
Box 8380
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 282-3372

WORKFORCE TRAINING offerings include specialized vocational courses during non-traditional hours and customized training for business and industry. Classes (including short-term workshops) are offered both on and off campus during afternoons, weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. The purpose of open-enrollment classes is to offer training and/or retraining for persons who have already entered the labor market and who desire to achieve stability or advancement in gainful employment. Customized courses are offered to assist local industry with expansion of the workforce and upgrading and retraining of their current employees. Instruction may include laboratory, shop and related classroom instruction appropriate for the specific group being served.

Open enrollment offerings are announced each semester through the press, radio, and special bulletins. More than 500 courses ranging in length from one week to two years are offered and start at varying times throughout the year.

Classes in the following general areas are offered each year:

Agriculture
Automotive Trades
Business Management
Computers
Drafting
Electronics
Electrical
Health Supervision
Home Economics
Office Practices
Production Management
Real Estate
Related Industrial
Welding

Customized courses are offered at the request of a specific business. Curriculum is designed to meet the need of employees and is offered either on campus or on site at the business. Classes can also be offered through distance learning classroom and via the Internet.

In addition to short-term courses, three A.A.S. degree programs are offered in specialized areas. They are as follows:

Fire Services - A.A.S.

The Fire Service Certification program is designed to be an outreach program for people already in fire service occupations. Information may be obtained by contacting Idaho State Fire Service Training, Division of Professional Technical Education, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0095 at (208)223-3216.

Electrical Apprenticeship - A.A.S.

This Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for the student who has a current Idaho journeyman license, has proof of completed apprenticeship, and proof of registration with Idaho Department of Labor and Industrial Services. Call ISU WORKFORCE TRAINING at (208) 282-3372.

Plumbing Apprenticeship - A.A.S.

This Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for the student who has a current Idaho plumber's license, proof of completed plumbing apprenticeship, and proof of registration with the Plumbing Division, Idaho Department of Labor and Industrial Services. Contact ISU WORKFORCE TRAINING at (208) 282-3372.

Because of the constant demand for short-term courses, people are encouraged to register for classes as early as possible. Persons interested in enrolling in any of these offerings may contact WORKFORCE TRAINING.

Southeast Idaho Region 5 Tech Prep

Coordinator: Fred Ball

Southeast Idaho Region 5 Tech Prep
College of Technology
Idaho State University
Roy F. Christensen Building
Box 8380
Pocatello ID 83209
(208) 282-4663

Tech Prep is a vocational/technical program that coordinates what is taught in high school with the postsecondary curriculum. Students enrolled in approved high school programs can receive postsecondary credit toward a technical or professional degree. This process allows students to begin working on an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate while still in high school. The A.A.S. degree articulate into ISU's Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.T.) degree.

Tech Prep students can earn a degree in less time or go into greater depth of study at the college level. In Region V, there are more than 90 high school programs that articulate credit to ISU.

The Tech Prep office provides support services designed to assist high school students in articulating credits from high school to the College of Technology. Students are encouraged to contact the office for further information.

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: June 2004

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