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
Career Planning 10105101 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
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
Human Resource Mgmt 10196193 Impacts of EEOC , job analysis and descriptions , recruitment , selection , conducting job interviews , orientation , training and development , performance management , counseling and discipline , compensation , benefits , and global human resources . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Excel Intro 10103131 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
Supervisors-Personal Skills 10196164 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
Legal Issues-Supervisors 10196134 Legal practices of recruiting , interviewing , hiring , selection , evaluation / promotion , employee discipline , firing , EEOC and nondiscrimination , employee privacy , workplace harassment , FMLA , ADA and unions . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Mathematical Reasoning 10804134 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 may be used as the first 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
Organizational Health / Wellness 10116110 Introduces the student to the concepts involved in organizational wellness programs and the impact from a financial 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
Safety-Workplace 10196136 Safety awareness , federal / state / local compliance , inspections , risk analysis , workplace violence , substance abuse , health hazards , first aid , CPR , fire and electrical safety , and emergency preparedness . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Excel Part 2 10103132 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 , MS Excel Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Legal Issues & Compliance-Adv 10116115 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
Intro to Psychology 10809198
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