ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Individualized Technical Studies
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.
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Individualized Technical Studies- Journeyworker
Program Code: 104995 Individualized Technical Studies-Journeyworker is designed for journeyworkers from various trades who are interested in continuing their education and earning a degree customized to their career interests. Thirty-nine credits are granted toward the degree based upon completion of a Wisconsin Journey Certificate that includes 400 hours or more of instruction. With a college advisor, the journeyworker identifies the knowledge and skills required to achieve specific career goals. Existing NWTC courses become components of the journeyworker’ s program of study. At a time when the workplace is continuously changing with advancing technology and flexible organizational practices, new and nontraditional skills are required of the successful worker.
TOTAL CREDITS: 61
[ new ] TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Autism technician
Program Code: 315223 The Autism Technician technical diploma program prepares qualified individuals to work directly with persons with autism in a variety of settings including home and school. Duties include collecting and examining data; implementing strategies and techniques to promote educational and social success; and providing vocational and functional living skills support for persons with autism.
The Autism Technician technical diploma is designed for behavior technicians, line therapists, child care teachers, paraeducators, teachers, parents, relatives and caregivers. The Autism Technician technical diploma includes hours in a practicum placement directly working with persons with autism.
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TOTAL CREDITS: 28
All credits in the Early Childhood- Autism( 9030713) certificate apply toward this technical diploma.
Some credits from this certificate apply toward the Foundations of Teacher Education( 105222) associate degree. ____________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 27,500 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Paraeducator
Program Code: 315222 As a paraeducator( instructional assistant), you will work directly with students under the supervision of a licensed teacher. Your education will prepare you to fulfill multiple roles such as assisting students with assignments, guiding behavior, supporting students with special needs( including personal hygiene), and clerical tasks related to instruction. You may work with children from prekindergarten through age 21 during the traditional school day and year. Your career opportunities exist in preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
TOTAL CREDITS: 49
All credits from this program apply toward the Foundations of Teacher Education( 105222) associate degree.
All credits from the Introduction to Paraeducator Careers( 615221) certificate apply toward this technical diploma. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 26,000 *
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