NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 247

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
10-105-101 CAREER PLANNING ... experiential learning introduction . Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance , personality , and marketing competency . Career portfolio introduced . ( Corequisite : 10-890-101 , College 101 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / 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
10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ... impacts of EEOC , writing job descriptions , recruitment , selection , conducting job interviews , orientation , training and development , performance management , counseling and discipline , compensation , bene�ts , and global human resources . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-103-131 MICRO : EXCEL-INTRO ... creating worksheets , enhancing worksheet appearance , moving data between worksheets and workbooks , using formulas and functions , creating charts and using clip art . Windows experience improves success . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-196-164 SUPERVISORS-PERSONAL SKILLS ... time management and personal planning , emotional intelligence , effective communication , assertiveness and stress management related to the challenges of a supervisor . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-196-134 LEGAL ISSUES-SUPERVISORS ... legal practices of recruiting , interviewing , hiring , selection , evaluation / promotion , employee discipline , �ring , EEOC and nondiscrimination , employee privacy , workplace harassment , FMLA , ADA and unions . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... 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 may be used as the �rst of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( 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
10-116-110 ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ... introduces the student to the concepts involved in organizational wellness programs and the impact from a �nancial and human asset standpoint . Learners will research wellness programs , develop proposed systems for district-based organizations , and calculate projected cost savings from the implementation of these programs . Insurance principles will also be examined by the learner . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-196-136 SAFETY-WORKPLACE ... safety awareness , federal / state / local compliance , inspections , risk analysis , workplace violence , substance abuse , health hazards , �rst aid , CPR , �re and electrical safety , and emergency preparedness . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( 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 score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-103-132 MICRO : EXCEL-PART 2 ... covers advanced formatting techniques and functions , working with templates , collaborating with multiple Excel users , creating macros , Excel ' s database features and analysis tools . ( Corequisite : 10-103-131 , Micro : Excel-Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-116-115 LEGAL ISSUES & COMPLIANCE-ADV ... advanced legal issues compliance and record-keeping , with a detailed overview and analysis of major employment laws . Learners will analyze and practice record-keeping and compliance with laws in the workplace . Learners will develop workplace policies to be included in an employee handbook . ( Pre-requisite : 10-196-134 , Legal Issues-Supervisors ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / 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
10-101-184 BUSINESS FINANCE / BUDGETING ... �scal and monetary aspects of business . Each learner will demonstrate application of business types , cycles , forecasting , budgeting , expense control , and �nancial statement interpretation relevant to the supervisor as a non-accountant . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-134 , Mathematical Reasoning ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-105-103 CAREER PREPARATION ... create professional resume and cover letter , prepare for interviews , understand interviewing techniques , participate in a mock interview , evaluate outcomes of interview , and prepare for Career Experience . ( Prerequisites : 10-105-101 , Career Planning ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( 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
10-116-111 EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT / RETENTION ... applies the skills and tools necessary to hire and retain quali�ed employees . Legal issues , testing , screening , interviewing , selecting and negotiating techniques will be demonstrated and assessed for each learner . ( Prerequisites : 10-801-136 , English Composition 1 ; 10-196-193 , Human Resource Management )
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