Mid-Plains Community College believes general education requirements are designed to be the academic foundation for lifelong learning. MPCC promotes the importance of general education core requirements in all of its degree programs (AA, AS, AGS, ADN, AAS). General Education requirements for students are composed of a comprehensive set of choices in communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. The purpose of the requirements is to prepare students to function effectively as citizens in a democratic and technological society.

The broad selection allows students an opportunity to explore and to gain knowledge through diverse stimulating courses and instructors.

The college is broken down by division. Each division is led by a chairperson who is both a faculty member and the primary contact for their respective classes and programs. You may access a direct e-mail contact with a chairperson by clicking on their name.

Business and Technology Division

Jean Condon, Area Division Chairperson

• Business (A.A.S. Business Administration emphasis)
• Graphic Design (A.A.S. Graphic Design)
• Information Technology (A.A.S. Info. Tech.--multiple emphasis)
• Business Technology (A.A.S. Office Technology--multiple emphasis)

Health Occupations Division

Diane Hoffmann, Area Division Chairperson

• Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)
• Dental Assisting (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Fire Science Technology (A.A.S. in Fire Science)
• Surg. Tech, Respitory Tech, Rad. Tech (Shared Programs)
• Licensed Practical Nursing (Diploma)
• Medical Laboratory Technology (A.A.S. in Med. Lab. Tech.)  

Economic Development and Training Division

Cinch Munson, Area Division Chairperson

• Center for Enterprise

Applied Technologies Division

Kent Beel, Area Division Chairperson

• Auto Body Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Automotive Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Building Construction Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Custodial and Maintenance Training (Certificate)
• Diesel Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Electrical Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Electro-Mechanical Technology (A.A.S. in Electro-Mech. Tech.)
• Electronics Classes
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)
• Welding and Machine Shop Technology (A.A.S. or Diploma)

Humanities, Mathematics, and Social Sciences

Dr. Dona Henderson, Area Division Chairperson

          Emphasis (Major subject) areas:  Art, Education, English, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), Geography, History, Journalism, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,  Sociology, Speech, Theater

• Library Technical Assistant (Shared Program)
• Reading (Remedial Courses)   

Science and Human Services Division

Sally Thalken, Area Division Chairperson

• Associate of Arts Degree
• Associate of Science Degree
• Associate of General Studies Degree 

          Emphasis (Major subject) areas:  Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Criminal Justice, Family and Consumer Science; Physical Education; Physics/Physical Science

• Early Childhood Education (A.A.S. or Diploma)
• Nebraska Law Enforcement (A.A.S. in NE. Law Enforcement)