General Education
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice, or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
Overview
General Education offers courses in communication, mathematics, science, social science, and behavioral science that provide the foundation for degree, certificate, and diploma programs at Northwood Tech.
Prepared Learner courses equip students with the skills necessary to master college-level curricula. Academic history, self-awareness, and/or length of time away from formal education steer students to these courses. Prepared Learner courses carry college credits and are eligible for financial aid.
Academic Support offers individualized and group instruction in English, social studies, science, reading, mathematics, English Language Learning (ELL), civics, health, career exploration, and employability skills. Persons may attend classes to prepare for entry into specific Northwood Tech courses, to receive academic support with current program course materials, to prepare for employment, to increase knowledge of oral and written communication, and to fulfill personal goals. GED/HSED preparation and testing services are also available.
Northwood Tech is collaborating with UW-Superior to offer you a full slate of Liberal Arts and General Education courses. The combination of Northwood Tech General Education courses and UW-Superior courses enable a Northwood Tech student to work toward a full University Transfer Degree-Associate to Bachelor's/Arts or University Transfer Degree-Associate to Bachelor's/Science, while still living, working and going to school near home.
Enhance communication and critical thinking skills.
Build a strong foundation.
Discover your interests.
Academics
General Education courses are available at the Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior campuses through a combination of Online, Your Choice, or On Site instruction, with select courses available at the Balsam Lake, Hayward and Ladysmith Outreach Centers.
Experienced Instructors
Northwood Tech is large enough to serve you but small enough to know you. Northwood Tech's experienced instructors are knowledgeable, approachable and eager to help you.
Transfer into a Program
Whether you're on a waiting list for a program or you're not ready to commit to a program, you can always start with completing General Education courses.
Multiple Course Start Dates
You can begin taking classes in the fall, summer or spring, including some with accelerated delivery.
Courses
General Education offers courses in communication, mathematics, science, social science, and behavioral science that provide the foundation for degree, certificate, and diploma programs at Northwood Tech.
Featured General Education Courses
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college in Wisconsin to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor's/Arts
University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor's/Science