The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C .
Students must earn a " C " or higher in 10-801-136 , English Composition 1 prior to enrolling in 10- 801-185 , English Composition 2 .
10-520-101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES ... Examine the evolution of the human services �eld . Distinguish the various types of human service agencies and occupations available in the �eld . Demonstrate the qualities of the �eld professionals . Complete 10 hours of community service at an agency of learner ’ s choice outside of class time . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in the human services profession . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-550-178 INTRO TO COUNSELING ... This course emphasizes the application of counseling skills and techniques within a client / counselor relationship . Interviewing skills are studied and developed which should be used in a variety of occupational roles . The course is taught from the standpoint of a clinical relationship and skills are developed along those lines . Students will get basic experience in assessment of potential problem areas , as well as participation in numerous role-plays . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )"; OR successful completion of English Comp 1 with a C or better . Contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ). Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-550-180 INTRO TO SUB ABUSE PROFESSION ... Explore characteristics that are incorporated into substance abuse counseling and practice . Determine personal values , beliefs , strengths and weaknesses . Analyze the eight practice dimensions used to effectively treat substance use disorders : clinical evaluation , treatment planning , referral , service coordination , counseling , patient , family and community education , documentation and professional and ethical responsibilities . Evaluate legal and ethical issues surrounding substance abuse counseling . Apply re�ective practitioner methods . Assess boundaries and ethical issues . Information will be provided with regards to Wisconsin licensing for substance abuse counseling . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-520-103 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ... This course will introduce the student to the importance of emotional intelligence in the human services �eld . Emotional intelligence works to increase the student ’ s emotional self-awareness , selfregulation , core values internal motivation , increasing empathy , and building skills for interpersonal effectiveness needed to be an effective human service worker . Students will utilize these basic skills in the human service �eld to adapt and manage their responses to various situations . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-550-172 GROUP FACILITATION ... Learners identify stages of group process . Introduced to group counseling techniques such as facilitating the process of forming a group , determining group type , purpose , size , leadership , establishing goals and clarifying group rules . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in group counseling . Apply re�ective practitioner methods . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 , Intro to Counseling ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS ... This course is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice . The main goal of the course is to stimulate the learner to think about major issues related to sound and professional practice in human services and to challenge the learner to formulate a position on issues . The learner is expected to become familiar with the ethical codes of the counseling profession and to develop an increased ability to apply these ethical principles to a variety of speci�c problem situations that will be discussed in class . Students need to have basic knowledge of counseling in order to be successful in this class . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling .) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-550-174 OVERVIEW OF MENTAL DISORDERS ... Examine signs and symptoms speci�c to mental health diagnosis across the lifespan as de�ned in the Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM .) Explore and differentiate diagnostic techniques and behavioral experimentation instruments . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in behavior assessment . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-550-176 ETHICAL CASE AND RECORD MANAGEMENT ... Provide the information necessary to complete ethical case and record management . Practice coordinating integrative services for clients . Incorporate intake assessment techniques and create a plan of service . Practice appropriate documentation . Utilize referral techniques . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 , Intro to Counseling ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ... de�nes human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-550-181 SUBSTANCE USE & FAMILY SYSTEMS ... Explore the effects of substance use on the family . Examine multi generational family systems approach , which includes an examination of how each family member develops his / her coping mechanisms . Synthesize the issues of historical trauma , co-dependency , adult children of alcoholic / addict caregivers , family roles within dysfunctional families and the dynamics of family interventions . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in families . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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