Programs of Study
- New Student Philosophy Statement undefined
- Technical/Occupational Education
- Developmental Education
- Instructional Components
- 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
- Continuing Education/Business Outreach
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 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 to do satisfactory 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. Instructional Components
Below are the developmental education instructional components. Course descriptions are included in the following section of the catalog.
Students who are required to take developmental courses in two or more disciplines (for example, reading and English) must enroll in COLL 1300 College Seminar: A Pathway to Excellence. Developmental courses receive zero credit and do not calculate in cumulative grade-point average.
Developmental Reading: Students scoring 82 or above on the COMPASS Reading Placement Test or 19 or above on the reading section of the ACT will be considered to have met minimum reading requirements and will not be required to take developmental reading courses. Students not meeting this standard will be required to participate in the developmental reading program by enrolling in the appropriate course(s).
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 must 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 41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test or 19 or on the mathematics section of the ACT may enroll in College Algebra. Students not meeting this standard must 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 will 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 will 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 for General Education or Associate of Science 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 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 1312 | English Composition II |
| ENGL 1313 | Technical Composition II |
| ENGL 2330 | Creative Writing I |
| SPCH 1300 | Speech Communication |
| SPCH 2310 | Speech Communication Concepts |
Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours required from the following:
| MATH 1302 | College Algebra |
| MATH 1303 | Trigonometry |
| MATH 1306 | College Mathematics |
| MATH 1404 | Calculus I |
| MATH 1405 | Calculus II |
| MATH 2406 | Calculus III |
| MATH 1307 | Introduction to Statistics |
| MATH 1308 | Business Calculus |
Science*
*Note: Pulaski Technical College requires one biological science (4 credit hours) and one physical science (4 credit hours) chosen from this list.
Eight (8) credit hours required from the following:
| BIOL 1401 | Biological Science |
| BIOL 1402 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIOL 1403 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIOL 2401 | Microbiology |
| BIOL 2402 | General Botany |
| PHYS 1401 | Physical Science |
| PHYS 1402 | College Physics I |
| PHYS 1403 | College Physics II |
| CHEM 1403 | Fundamental Chemistry I |
| CHEM 1404 | Fundamental Chemistry II |
| CHEM 1405 | General Chemistry I |
| CHEM 1406 | General Chemistry II |
Fine Arts/Humanities
Six (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 | Introduction to Visual Arts |
| MUSC 2300 | Introduction to Music |
| THEA 2300 | Introduction to Theatre |
| ENGL 2333 | English Literature from the Beginning to 1785 |
| ENGL 2334 | English Literature from 1785 to the Present |
| ENGL 2335 | American Literature from the Beginning to 1865 |
| ENGL 2336 | American Literature from 1865 to the Present |
| ENGL 2337 | World Literature from the Beginning to 1650 |
| ENGL 2338 | World Literature from 1650 to the Present |
| PHIL 1310 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| SPAN 1311 | Elementary Spanish I |
| SPAN 1312 | Elementary Spanish II |
| SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish I |
| SPAN 2312 | Intermediate Spanish II |
Social Sciences/U.S. History/Government
Three (3) credit hours required from the following:
| HIST 2311 | U.S. History to 1877 |
| HIST 2312 | U.S. History Since 1877 |
| POLS 1310 | 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 | History of Civilization I |
| HIST 1312 | History of Civilization II |
| PSYC 2300 | Psychology and the Human Experience |
| PSYC 2320 | Developmental Psychology |
| SOCI 2300 | Introduction to Sociology |
| SOWK 1301 | Introduction to Social Work |
| GEOG 1310 | Physical Geography |
| GEOG 2310 | Cultural Geography |
| ANTH 1310 | Physical Anthropology |
| ANTH 2310 | Cultural Anthropology |
| ECON 2310 | Principles of Economics I |
| ECON 2320 | Principles of Economics II |
| POLS 2320 | American State and Local Government |
| HIST 2311 | U.S. History to 1877* |
| HIST 2312 | U.S. History Since 1877* |
| POLS 1310 | American National Government* |
Online courses are designed to give students the 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: WebCT, Moodle and Eduspace. 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. There is also a Student Helpdesk in WebCT that provides support and resources throughout the semester to students. Continuing Education/Business Outreach
The Division of Continuing Education offers training programs designed to meet the needs of business and industry. A variety of credit, non-credit and customized programs are offered and include industrial applications training, computer applications workshops, management development and supervisory training seminars and adult education services. The division operates the Business and Industry Center in Little Rock and the Saline County Adult Education Center in Benton.
The Business and Industry Center is a full-featured training facility that includes comfortable furnishings, spacious conference and meeting rooms and state-of-the-art industrial technical labs and computer labs. There are student break areas and ample, convenient parking.
The Business and Industry Center provides the following training and instruction:
| Industrial Technology | |
| Mechanical Maintenance | |
| Industrial Electricity | Aircraft Manufacturing |
| Avionics, Electronics | Programmable Logic Controllers |
| Computer Applications | |
| Windows | PowerPoint |
| Word | Outlook |
| Excel | |
| Access | |
| Management Development | |
| Leadership Skills | Time Management |
| Effective Communication | Team Building |
| Managing Performance | |
| Stress Management | |
| Supervision | |
| Role of the Supervisor | |
| Working through Others | |
| Improving Supervisory Skills | |
Customized Training
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. Contact the Pulaski Technical College Business and Industry Center to obtain a proposal for classes designed specifically for your organization.
The center is located on the Aerospace Education Center/IMAX campus in Little Rock. For more information on these programs, contact the Business and Industry Center 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 Saline County Adult Education Center at (501) 778-3235.
To learn more about Continuing Education/ Business Outreach, visit our Web site at www.pulaskitech.edu and click on Continuing Ed/Business Outreach.
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