Related Instruction Purpose

The purpose of related instruction is to ensure minimum, essential skills in the areas of communication, computation, and human relations which align with and support program goals or outcomes. The College includes related instruction requirements in every career and technical education program that is at least a year in length. Related instruction courses are embedded in the course list under program requirements. All courses used for related instruction have been approved as meeting the College’s communication, computation, or human relations outcomes at the time of approval.

Related Instruction Outcomes

Related Instruction outcomes also have simplified versions for general education outcome assessment. Those versions can be found on the General Education page.

Computation

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Solve basic problems using mathematical principles and be prepared to apply them to workplace scenarios.
2. Evaluate and interpret data in order to make informed decisions in the workplace.

Communication

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally in a variety of situations including workplace scenarios.
2. Communicate in written format confidently and effectively with a variety of audiences and be prepared to apply these skills in the workplace.

Human Relations

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and model behaviors that demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and experiences and be prepared to apply them in the workplace.
2. Collaborate and dialogue with empathy and respect.

Related Instruction Courses

Communication

Computation

Human Relations