Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021
Individualized Technical Studies Associate Degree
Program Code 108251
The Individualized Technical Studies program is intended for currently employed individuals who have a specific career objective that cannot be met by existing degree programs . By combining state board approved courses from two or more major areas of study , the student , along with an occupational advisor , designs an occupational degree program into a unique associate degree .
CURRICULUM
Academic Year 2022-2023
10-801-136 |
English Composition 1 |
3 |
10-801-196 |
Oral / Interpersonal Comm |
3 |
10-804-134 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
3 |
10-809-172 |
Intro to Diversity Studies |
3 |
10-809-198 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 |
10-999-939 |
Technical Studies-Occupational |
45 |
TOTAL CREDITS 60
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay This program is eligible for Financial Aid
Requirements for Program Entry
• Curriculum Note : The Individualized Technical Studies Degree has two objectives :
• - Provide flexibility in programming in order to meet the educational needs of individuals based on their particular career goals .
• - Emphasize an individual ’ s career goals that cannot be achieved through enrollment in any single instructional program currently available at the college .
• As part of the educational process , each student is required to complete a personal program portfolio outlining his or her career objectives and the courses required to meet those objectives . This student portfolio , together with a completed application for admission , becomes part of the review process used by the NWTC Individualized Technical Studies committee to admit the student for a customized technical studies program .
• Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply .
• Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu :
• High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ).
• College transcript .
• If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
• Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .
Course Descriptions
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 )
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 , conflict , 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 )
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 fiscal , 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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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