Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition 10307167 This 3-credit course examines the topics of health , safety , and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; examine governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health , safety , and nutrition ; plan a safe early childhood environment ; plan a healthy early childhood environment ; plan nutritionally sound menus ; examine child abuse and neglect issues and mandates ; describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) risk reduction strategies , describe strategies to prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome ( SBS ); incorporate health , safety , and nutrition concepts into the children ' s curriculum . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Infant & Toddler Dev 10307151 In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze development of infants and toddlers ( conception to thirty-six months ); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers , examine the role of brain development in early learning ( conception through thirty-six months ); examine caregiving routines as curriculum ; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Foundations of ECE 10307148 This 3-credit course introduces you to the early childhood profession . Course competencies include : explore the concepts of diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias as it relates to early childhood education , investigate the history of early childhood education , examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education programs in WI , summarize types of early childhood education settings , identify the components of a quality early childhood education program , summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals , explore early childhood curriculum models and examine the critical role of play as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 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
ECE : Introductory Practicum 10307174 In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting . You will explore the standards for quality early childhood education , demonstrate professional behaviors , and meet the requirements for training in the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Early Childhood Program or Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma ; Corequisite : 10-307-167 ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
ECE : Child Development 10307179 The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze social , cultural , and economic influences on child development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze development of children ages three through five ; analyze development of children ages five through eight ; relate child development research findings to teaching practice ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine the role of brain development in early learning ( ages 3-8 ); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8 . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Children w Diff Abilities 10307187 This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and antibias perspectives ; promote inclusive programs for young children ; apply legal and ethical requirements including , but not limited to , ADA and IDEA ; examine the consultation process to embed intervention in natural based settings ; differentiate between typical and exceptional development ; analyze the differing abilities of children with physical , cognitive , health / medical , communication , and / or behavioral / emotional disorders ; identify community and professional resources ; interpret an individual educational plan ( IEP / IFSP ) for children with developmental differences ; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences ; examine strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Principles of Sustainability 10806112 Prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy , analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems , summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being , analyze connections among social , economic , and environmental systems , employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels , investigate alternative energy options , evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U . S ., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Guiding Child Behavior 10307188 This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children ' s behavior in the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze techniques for and effects of strong relationship-building with children and families ; identify positive and proactive guidance principles and techniques to support children ; analyze environmental influences on child behavior ; identify strategies that support children ’ s active engagement in the learning environment ; identify strategies that proactively teach emotional literacy and regulation techniques ; identify strategies that proactively teach friendship skills ; identify strategies that proactively teach children calming , relaxation , and problem-solving techniques ; utilize observation and assessment techniques to assess and interpret behavior ; create a behavior support plan based on a functional behavior assessment ; create a guidance philosophy . This course meets the requirements of the " 24 hour Wisconsin " Pyramid Model training . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum OR accepted in Early Childhood Preschool Certificate 9030711 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Intermediate Practicum 162 10307177