General Education Courses
General education and related instruction courses provide students with college (100- and 200-level) instruction in academic areas such as natural sciences, mathematics, English, psychology, communications, and human relations. These courses teach skills that apply to all areas of career education and ensure that Bates graduates have professional communication and computation skills that complement their career choice.
General education courses are required as part of degree and certificate achievement and are necessary for the pursuit of higher-level degrees. General education requirements for degree and certificate programs at Bates Technical College vary, depending upon the program, the credential, and the track the student chooses to pursue.
A prospective Bates student should check with their career advisor and determine the actual general education courses required to complete their degree or certificate. Students who seek to complete their 100- or 200-level academic prerequisites for admittance into competitive degree programs at area colleges are welcome to enroll in any of Bates' general education 100- or 200-level college transfer courses.
Students who wish to enroll in transfer courses are welcome to contact the advising office at 253.680.7002 to request an advising appointment to facilitate registration into these courses.
Students must register for general education classes quarterly. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited, and certain classes and class offering times tend to fill up quickly. Schedule information is available via the Class Search in ctcLink. Most general education courses are available in alternative delivery formats (i.e., online courses or hybrid courses that provide a mix of online and face-to-face interaction with the instructor).