10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... This course provides an alternative pathway to earning credit for a college level liberal arts mathematics course . All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about �scal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course is not designed for Science , Technology , Engineering , or Math ( STEM ) students and / or others who require calculus . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / 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
10-550-178 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
10-550-180 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
10-550-181 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
10-550-170 UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ... Understanding Substance Abuse is a course that provides the opportunity for the learner to investigate the use of drugs and the role drugs of abuse play in our society . De�ne use , misuse , abuse , and addiction . Identify the different classes of drugs and understanding the effect drugs have on the physical and psychological health of people . Learners will analyze the various drug subcultures . Discuss impact of mental health on SUDs . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-173 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ... Learners will be introduced to the basic concepts of psychopharmacology and the function of the organs and systems of the human body and brain . Discuss psychotropic drugs used to treat mental illness and substance use disorders . Explore the effects of various drugs on the human body and aspects of withdrawal . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : 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
10-550-177 AODA ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS ... Examine addiction and its physical and psychological effects on the individual , family and society . Discuss various levels of care and practice documenting the treatment process . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in assessment , diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-170 , Understanding Substance Abuse ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-520-191 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ... Ascertain fundamental building block skills in Motivational Interviewing . Apply the Spirit and basic Motivational Interviewing interventions in therapeutic sessions . Evaluate performance through real play counseling sessions and personal experience re�ections . Recognize ambivalence and motivation to change . Determine differences between sustain and change talk . Apply collaborative goal setting . Determine client direction using focus techniques . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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
10-550-174 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
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