Programs of Study
New Student Philosophy StatementTechnical/Occupational Education
Philosophy of Technical/Occupational Education
Developmental Education
Philosophy of Developmental Education
Pulaski Technical College Reading Policy
Instructional Components
General Education
Philosophy of General Education
General Education Requirements for Technical Certificates
General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees
University-Transfer Curriculum
State of Arkansas Minimum Core Curriculum
Online Courses
Hybrid Courses
Success in an Online or Hybrid Class
Continuing Education/Business Outreach
Customized Training
Community Education
Course Codes
Programs of Study
New Student Philosophy Statement
Pulaski Technical College is committed to the academic, personal and professional development of its students. The quality of the new-student experience is critical to the achievement of the college’s mission and lays the foundation upon which future educational successes will be built. This commitment obligates the PTC community to cooperatively and intentionally structure programs, activities and services to promote the success of new students.
Technical/Occupational Education
Advances in technology during recent years have greatly influenced modern society at work and in the home. Technical knowledge and skills are changing at a rapid rate as business and industry become even more complex.
Along with this rapid expansion of technical knowledge comes a multitude of new opportunities, creating a demand for more technically competent people to fill the newly created positions. Those who will enter the work force must continuously update their knowledge and skills.
The Associate of Applied Science degree and technical/occupational certificate programs are designed to provide technical knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment within various fields of business and industry. The broad technical/occupational knowledge, combined with general education courses that promote communications, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, should give individuals the necessary foundation and flexibility to adapt to the ever changing world of technology.
Philosophy of Technical/Occupational Education
The college will provide technical and occupational education programs to aid students in developing the following:
• technical and occupational skills needed to enter successfully into a chosen occupation, or to upgrade skills in one’s current occupation.
• habits of self-reliance, self-discipline and resourcefulness in solving problems.
• interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.
• desirable health and safety practices.
• a feeling of pride in one’s work.
• proficiency in the use of technology employed in the occupation.
Developmental Education
The developmental education program at Pulaski Technical College exists to help students develop academic skills necessary for succeeding in college-level courses. The program focuses on basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The program also emphasizes skills that are needed to meet the demands of college life such as time management, library skills, computing skills and stress management.
Philosophy of Developmental Education
The college offers developmental courses for students who lack the basic academic skills necessary for satisfactory performance in college-level studies. The college provides students a Learning Assistance Lab with programmed instruction to assist them in improving their skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The Learning Assistance Lab also provides tutorial services.
The college will strive through developmental education to do the following:
• offer students courses and services to allow them to develop to their highest potential.
• ensure proper placement of students by assessing each student’s level of preparedness for collegiate curricula.
• respond to individual differences and special needs among students.
• work diligently with students to develop communication, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills necessary for the completion of a rigorous collegiate curricula.
Pulaski Technical College Reading Policy
According to Arkansas Act 1101, students scoring 19 or above on the Reading section of the Enhanced ACT, 470 or above on the recentered SAT, or 82 percent or above on the COMPASS Reading Placement test meet minimal reading skills requirements. Students who do not meet this standard will be required to enroll in the developmental reading program and will be advised into a suggested course of study. At PTC, enrollment in developmental reading is mandatory during the student’s first semester. The Developmental Reading Department defines completion of this reading requirement as the successful completion (a grade of "C" or higher) of all required reading courses as determined by the individual student’s test scores. Students not meeting the standard must successfully complete the developmental program in Reading before enrolling in college-level English composition courses. Students who need further information or clarification regarding this law should consult with their academic advisor or academic dean.
Instructional Components
Below are the developmental education instructional components. Course descriptions are included in the following section of the catalog.
All first-time entering, degree seeking students must enroll in COLL 1300 College Seminar: A Pathway to Excellence within they first 12 hours of coursework.
Developmental Reading: According to Arkansas Act 1101, students scoring 19 or above on the Reading section of the Enhanced ACT, 470 or above on the recentered SAT, or 82 or above on the COMPASS Reading Placement test meet minimal reading skills requirements. Students who do not meet this standard are required to enroll in the developmental reading program during their first semester and will be placed in the appropriate course based on their individual test scores. Successful completion of the developmental reading program is defined as a grade of "C" or better in all required reading courses. The developmental reading program must be successfully completed before enrolling in English Composition I.
Developmental Writing: Students scoring 75 or above on the COMPASS Writing Placement test or 19 or above on the English section of the ACT may enroll in English Composition I. Students not meeting this standard are required to participate in the developmental writing program by enrolling in the appropriate course. The developmental writing program must be successfully completed before enrolling in English Composition I.
Developmental Mathematics: Students scoring 50 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement test or 21 or on the mathematics section of the ACT may enroll in College Algebra. Students not meeting this standard are required to participate in the developmental mathematics program by enrolling in the appropriate course. The developmental mathematics program must be successfully completed before enrolling in College Algebra.
General Education
It is the intent of Pulaski Technical College to provide general education that students need either to succeed in a career or to transfer for further higher education. The college will ensure that the general education offered is designed to promote breadth and depth of knowledge and to encourage intellectual inquiry.
Philosophy of General Education
The college recognizes the importance of general education and related studies as integral components of technical education. The college will strive through general education to lead the student to do the following:
• increase his/her capabilities to communicate through writing, speaking and reading.
• perform computations, reason logically, and think independently and critically.
• develop a basic understanding of people, cultures and society.
• develop an appreciation of lifelong learning.
• develop teamwork and workplace skills.
General Education Requirements for Technical Certificates
Students in technical certificate programs are required to complete a three credit hour course in mathematics and a three credit hour course in technical communications or English. Students may choose, upon approval of advisor, to substitute higher level general education courses for the required courses. Refer to each individual program curriculum for specific general education course requirements.
General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees
General education requirements for the A.A.S. degree programs vary, depending on the particular technical program requirements. All A.A.S. programs require at least six credit hours of English, three credit hours of mathematics, three credit hours of social science and three credit hours of computer science. Refer to each individual program curriculum for specific general education course requirements.
University-Transfer Curriculum
Many students plan to complete a baccalaureate degree at a senior college or university. At PTC, these students have an opportunity to begin work that will apply toward the completion of requirements for a major field of study at a four-year institution. Counseling Services and faculty advisors assist students in the selection of courses leading to the proper sequences.
Students who plan to attend a particular college should consult the catalog and admissions office of that college for information about required and elective courses.
State of Arkansas Minimum Core Curriculum
Act 98 of 1989 provides for the establishment of a minimum core of courses which will apply toward the general education core curriculum requirements for baccalaureate degrees at state-supported institutions of higher education and which will be fully transferable between state institutions. Students should review the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree for general education requirements.
| Courses included in the College’s core curriculum are as follows: English/Speech Communication Nine (9) credit hours required from the following: | |
| ENGL 1311 ENGL 1312 ENGL 1313 ENGL 2330 SPCH 1300 SPCH 2310 |
English Composition I English Composition II Technical Composition II Creative Writing I Speech Communication Speech Communication Concepts |
| Mathematics Three (3) credit hours required from the following: | |
| MATH 1302 MATH 1303 MATH 1404 MATH 1405 MATH 2406 MATH 1308 |
College Algebra Trigonometry Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III Business Calculus |
| Science* Eight (8) credit hours required from the following: | |
| BIOL 1401 BIOL 1402 BIOL 1403 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 CHEM 1403 CHEM 1404 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1406 |
Biological Science Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II Microbiology General Botany Physical Science College Physics I College Physics II Fundamental Chemistry I Fundamental Chemistry II General Chemistry I General Chemistry II |
*Note: Pulaski Technical College requires one biological science course (4 credit hours) and one physical science course (4 credit hours) from this list.
Fine Arts/HumanitiesSix (6) credit hours required from the following list of courses. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution are strongly encouraged to complete three (3) credit hours of fine arts and three (3) credit hours of humanities. Note: Spanish classes may be used to complete the requirement for Pulaski Technical College’s fine arts/humanities courses but may not complete requirements in this area at the transfer institution.
| Six (6) credit hours required from the following: | |
| ARTS 2300 MUSC 2300 THEA 2300 ENGL 2333 ENGL 2334 ENGL 2335 ENGL 2336 ENGL 2337 ENGL 2338 PHIL 1310 SPAN 1311 SPAN 1312 SPAN 2311 SPAN 2312 |
Introduction to Visual Arts Introduction to Music Introduction to Theatre English Literature from the Beginning to 1785 English Literature from 1785 to the Present American Literature from the Beginning to 1865 American Literature from 1865 to the Present World Literature from the Beginning to 1650 World Literature from 1650 to the Present Introduction to Philosophy Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Intermediate Spanish I Intermediate Spanish II |
| Social Sciences/U.S. History/Government Three (3) credit hours required from the following: | |
| HIST 2311 HIST 2312 POLS 1310 |
U.S. History to 1877 U.S. History Since 1877 American National Government |
| Other Social Sciences Six (6) credit hours required from the following: Three (3) credit hours required from two (2) of the following areas* | |
| HIST 1311 HIST 1312 PSYC 2300 PSYC 2320 SOCI 2300 SOWK 1301 GEOG 1310 GEOG 2310 ANTH 1310 ANTH 2310 ECON 2322 ECON 2323 POLS 2320 HIST 2311 HIST 2312 POLS 1310 |
History of Civilization I History of Civilization II Psychology and the Human Experience Developmental Psychology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Social Work Physical Geography Cultural Geography Physical Anthropology Cultural Anthropology Principles of Economics I - Microeconomics – Microeconomics Principles of Economics I - MicroeconomicsI – Macroeconomics American State and Local Government U.S. History to 1877* U.S. History Since 1877* American National Government* |
*Note: These courses may be used if not selected to meet U.S. History/Government requirements.
Online courses are designed to give students access to quality education at a convenient time and location. Online courses at Pulaski Technical College are facilitated by instructors and follow the semester schedule’s beginning and ending dates. Students who wish to enroll in an online course must have access to a computer and an Internet service provider. They must also demonstrate ability in the following areas: using an Internet browser; navigating through a Web site; using a word-processing program; saving, moving, deleting and attaching files; and e-mailing. In addition to technical requirements, students who would like to take an online course should be self-directed learners who have strong time management and communication skills. They should possess the self-discipline needed to follow a schedule and the flexibility needed to deal with computer problems should they arise. An updated, accurate e-mail address is mandatory. In some cases, minimal on-campus presence is required for presentations or exams.
Online courses at PTC are delivered through a variety of course management systems, including Blackboard, Plato and Moodle. These course management systems provide instructors and students with access to course content, assignments, discussion boards, mail, chat rooms, whiteboards, quizzes, exams and student homepages.
Some courses may require that the student purchase an access code ($10-15) in addition to the required textbook. Information about online courses is available on the college’s Web site. Because information changes each semester, be sure to access the most current information at http://www.pulaskitech.edu/online_courses/.
Hybrid Courses
The term "hybrid" describes courses that are a combination of online and on-campus coursework. Students who take a hybrid course will be required to come to campus on the designated day and at the designated time for their course. The remainder of the course will be completed online. The class schedule designates hybrid courses with the word "hybrid" next to them.
Success in an Online or Hybrid Class
The college provides a variety of ways to help online and hybrid students get the information and assistance they need to be successful in class. All basic information about taking an online class is available at http://www.pulaskitech.edu/online_courses/. Each semester, orientations are held the week of registration for new online students. For technical assistance or more information about online classes, contact the help desk at onlinecourses@pulaskitech.edu.
Continuing Education/Business Outreach
The Division of Continuing Education supports the mission of Pulaski Technical College by providing an array of learning opportunities designed to meet the training needs of the business and industry community of Central Arkansas, improving the competitive position of the local workforce and the region. The business values of the division include:
• Consistent alignment of training with business goals to exceed customer expectations with a money-back guarantee,
• Excellence in business curriculum design and active learning, and
• Excellence in training materials and methods.
The division operates the Business and Industry Center (BIC) in Little Rock and the Saline County Adult Education Center (SCAEC) in Benton. Community Education courses are also offered through this division. A variety of credit, non-credit and customized programs are offered, including industrial applications training, computer applications workshops, management, supervision and leadership development, manufacturing technology, aircraft modification, soft skills, human resources and customer service.
The (BIC) is recognized for its business-friendly environment. With state-of-the-art industrial technical and computer labs, comfortable furnishings, spacious conference and meeting rooms, and ample, convenient parking, the BIC brings a world of options to businesses and employees. The BIC has assembled an unparalleled team of technical experts, processes, and training facilities ready to help businesses from the start-up to the multinational corporation.
| The Business and Industry Center provides the following training expertise: Manufacturing | ||
| Basics of Manufacturing | Flexible Manufacturing | Industrial Safety |
| Industrial Technology | ||
| Mechanical Maintenance | Avionics, Electronics | Programmable Logic |
| Basic and Industrial Electricity | Aircraft Manufacturing | Controllers |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Windows | PowerPoint | Fiber Optics |
| Word | Project | Outlook |
| Excel | FrontPage | Windows Vista |
| Access | Visual Basic | Basic Keyboarding |
| Management, Supervision & Leadership Development | ||
| A Manager’s Guide to Human Behavior | Coaching for High Performance | Organizational Goals |
| Communication Skills for Managers | Making Teams Work | Business Writing |
| Delegating for Business Success | First Level Leadership | Business Communications |
| How to Manage Conflict | Leadership Skills for Managers | How to Speak Persuasively |
| What Managers Do | Planning and Managing Change | Presentation Success |
| First Line Supervision | Managing and Achieving | |
| Workforce Leadership | ||
| Communication/Interpersonal Skills Essentials of Quality Team Building |
Problem-Solving Project Management Internal Customer Service |
Customer Care/Customer Service Seven Habits of Highly Effective People |
| Human Resources | ||
| Finance and Accounting for Non-finance Managers Fair, Square, and Legal |
How to Manage Training How to Train Employees Performance Management |
Successful Interviewing Developing Effective Reward Programs |
Customized Training
The most popular request by business leaders is developing customized training to meet specific needs. The professional staff of the BIC provides assistance in all steps of the training process. The BIC can match an organization’s needs by adapting an existing program or developing a new one. Customized training is designed and developed to meet the training needs of business and industry. The training may be tailored for a particular skill level, body of knowledge, company equipment or learning style of the trainee. Training is offered at times and locations convenient to the organization, often at the company site and at times that accommodate employees working on special projects, in teams or on shifts. The BIC is located on the Aerospace Education Center/IMAX campus in Little Rock. For more information on these programs, or to obtain a proposal for classes designed specifically for your organization, contact the BIC at (501) 907-6670.
The Saline County Adult Education Center in Benton offers General Educational Development (GED) preparation, basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) and computer literacy programs for residents of Saline County and the surrounding area. The center is located at 16936 Interstate 30. For more information on these programs, contact the SCAEC at (501) 778-3235.
Community Education
The division is currently building an array of courses designed to meet the learning needs of individuals in the community. Beginning in fall 2008 a course list may be found on the Pulaski Technical College Web site.
To learn more about Continuing Education/ Business Outreach, visit the Web site at www.pulaskitech.edu and click on Continuing Ed/Business Outreach.
Associate of Arts/Associate of Arts Online
Associate of Science
Associate of Science Option: Computer Science
General Studies Certificate
Department of Aerospace Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Department of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Department of Applied Electronics Technology
Arkansas Culinary School
Department of Automotive Technology
Department of Business
Department of Collision Repair Technology
Department of Computer Information Systems
Department of Construction Management
Department of Cosmetology
Department of Dental Assisting
Department of Diesel Technology
Department of Drafting and Design Technology
Department of Early Childhood Development
Department of Environmental/Safety Technology
Department of General Technology
Department of Industrial Technology
Department of Machine Tool Technology/Computerized Numerical Control
Department of Manufacturing Technology
Department of Military Technologies
Department of Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy Assisting
Department of Respiratory Therapy
Department of Small Engine Repair Technology
Department of Teacher Education
Department of Welding Technology