BRTC’s general education courses are considered basics, general education core, and university core classes. They include English, math, science, and social science classes.
All BRTC degree-seeking students should demonstrate competency in the general education learning outcomes.
Agriculture
If you're interested in farming or agriculture and want to get either a practical degree or ag business degree, BRTC's program is for you!
Criminal Justice
Those who do not want to be a police officer but want to work in criminology or the criminal justice system will enjoy this program.
Education, K-6 Elementary
For students planing to become elementary teachers, BRTC's K-6 program will prepare them to begin their bachelor's degree
General Education Program
Some students simply want to get their general education core classes (general education courses) and transfer to a 4-year. The AA and AGS provide flexibility and transfer to all AR public 4-year universities.
Associates of Arts (AA)
The AA 2-year degree plan is flexible enough to provide students wishing to major in many academic areas with the opportunity to complete the general education requirements needed for most degrees and, also, to take any specialized coursework in their major. The emphasis is such that the student may meet the lower division requirements in general education courses offered at most 4-year institutions.
Students planning to transfer should follow carefully the curriculum advised by the institution to which they will transfer.
Associate of General Studies (AGS)
The Associate of General Studies (AGS) may be used to provide a basis for attaining General Studies courses and/or technical electives when a student desires to gain direct employment or transfer for a baccalaureate degree.
The degree is less scheduled and more flexible than the Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Certificate of General Studies (CGS)
This is a 1-year certificate.
Certificate of Proficiency, General Education
This is a 1-semester certificate.
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
As of July 1, 2020, The Secretary of the Department of Education amends the regulations on institutional eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and the Student Assistance General Provisions to rescind the Department’s gainful employment regulations. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2019-13703/p-3
In accordance with these regulations, on the Consumer and Mandated Information page you will find links to the disclosures for each of the certificate programs at Black River Technical College which are covered by these regulations.
