General Education

The idea of General Education is an ancient concept with its roots in the Renaissance. There was the belief that in order to be a productive and emotionally well-rounded citizen, you would need an education that would cover a broad range of subject matter. Although the topics included in the modern General Education curriculum have changed, those initial ideas have not. A very important goal of your education is that you, regardless of your major, will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to move on to the next level. Whether that is coursework at a university, or immediate entrance into the workforce, a good General Education curriculum will give you the tools you need to enjoy a richer and fuller life.

News Items

PCC students receive CPR certification through class

Monday, March 14, 2011

When taking most classes in college students have to wait until they get a job to use what they have learned in the class.

In the First Aid and Safety course some students may never have to use what they learn, but others might have to use it the next day.

The class teaches students CPR and first aid training. After completing the CPR portion of the course all students will be...more »

Academic Olympics bring high school students to campus

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Close to 1,000 high school students were on Pratt Community College’s campus Feb. 28 for the Academic Olympics.

The students, from 23 schools in the area, took part in competitions and tests to see where they ranked amongst other high schools.

Each student involved in the day’s events were able to pick three areas they wanted to compete in. There are 49 areas which...more »

German graduate comes to PCC to learn more about language, culture

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 jenniferb

Wanting to get experience in the United States before she starts teaching English in Germany, Daniela Paul is staying in Pratt for five weeks.

Paul, who is from Bavaria, in southern Germany, graduated with a Masters Degree in English and History this year.

She is staying with Mike and Rhonda Westerhaus, who she found out about through friends of her father.

Paul said...more »

Science instructor involved in her field

Friday, February 18, 2011 jenniferb

Being involved in different science organizations is important to chemistry and science instructor, Carol Bonham.

She has served on the of Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (KATS) board for the past four years and is also a part of the Mohling Foundation, which gives out one scholarship a year for science education.

KATS is to help instructors in all fields...more »

PCC Receives NASA Tile

Friday, January 28, 2011

The Pratt Community College’s Science Department received a tile that was made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administrationand is the same as the ones used during spacecraft landings.

According to Steve Behymer, Physical Science Instructor, the tile is a silicon ceramic, which is relatively brittle. The tile was developed for a spacecraft’s re-entry to...more »