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
10-890-101 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
10-550-206 INTRO TO INTERVIEW & COUNSEL ... Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship . Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes . Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships . Apply basic counseling techniques . Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience re�ections . Examine issues of boundaries and ethics . ( 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 250 ; 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
10-550-200 INTRO TO SUB USE DISORDERS ... Explore characteristics that are incorporated into substance use 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 use counseling . Evaluate Information about Wisconsin licensing for substance use counseling . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-209 FAMILY SYSTEMS ... Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services �eld . Focus is on evaluating the communication and interaction patterns and applying interventions and strategies . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-203 OVERVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH DIS ... Provides an overview to the history , diagnosis , treatment strategies , legal and ethical considerations , and documentation of mental health conditions . Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-550-207 INTRO TO PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ... Overview of psychopharmacology including drug categorization history , drug categorization , and drug classi�cation . Includes analysis of neurophysiology of the brain and endocrine system , effects of substances on the body , analysis of delivery systems , and analysis of medical aspects of SUDs . Also includes etiology of addiction , psychopharmacological aspects of withdrawal management , analysis of medications used to treat SUDs and mental health disorders , and SUD medical impacts on the body . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-550-201 UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE ... Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use . Examine treatment approaches , models , and screening criteria . Examine substances of abuse , history of SUDs , and their impact on the individual and society . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-204 GROUP FACILITATION ... An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes . Includes ethical considerations , effective group leadership , and stages of group development . Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills , clinical documentation , co-facilitation strategies , re�ective practitioner techniques , and group formation . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview . & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-210 BOUNDARIES ETHICS HELPING PROF ... Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions . Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions . Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes . Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions . Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions . Examine the ethical considerations related to professional selfcare . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-550-208 SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment ... Explore the core components of substance use disorder treatment . Apply the core practice dimensions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling . Evaluate process for SUD clients for the purpose of developing treatm ' ent plans and documenting the treatment process . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-201 , Understanding Substance Use .) 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 : 10-550-206 Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-202 FOUNDATIONS OF CASE MANAGEMENT ... Introduction to case management techniques and processes . Incorporates intake assessment techniques , service planning techniques , referral processes , coordination of care , and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach . Includes client self-determination and autonomy . Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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