Requirements for Certificate Entry:
. A high school diploma or equivalent.
. As a requirement for certificate entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 55; Arithmetic: 34; Sentence Skills: 60. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores please contact a counselor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
Note
. Accelerate Your Learning:
Are some of the classes that you had wanted to take full? Are you short of credits? Undecided about your major? Take classes at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to expedite your degree by maximizing the number of credits you can earn each semester.
. Create a Flexible Schedule:
Some classes can be taken online, Technical College of the Air, or in an accelerated format to fit your lifestyle. Accelerated classes typically only meet one evening a week for six or eight weeks. Some classes are even offered on weekends.
. Available Online Classes:
Written Communication, General Chemistry, Intro to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Economics, Intro to Sociology, Contemporary American Society, Intro to Amer Government, Technical Reporting, Speech, Oral/Interpersonal Comm, Intermediate Algebra with Applications, Intro to Ethics, Psychology of Human Relations, Abnormal Psychology and Race Ethnic & Diversity.
. Technical College of the Air Classes:
Economics, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Race Ethnic & Diversity, Written Communication, Speech, Oral/Interpersonal Comm and Technical Reporting.
. Accelerated Classes:
Economics, Contemporary American Society, Intro to Ethics, Race Ethnic & Diversity, Psychology of Human Relations,Speech and Oral/Interpersonal Comm.
. Intermediate Algebra Prerequisite: Recommendation: Accuplace Algebra Test = 61 OR Accuplacer (College Level Math) = 40 OR completion of 10-834-110, Elementary Algebra with Apps (formerly 10-804-110) with a grade of "C" or better.
. General Chemistry Prerequisite: Recommendation: Completion of one year of high school algebra with a grade "C" or better.
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-801-195 Written Communication 3
10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3
10-801-198 Speech 3
OR
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3
10-804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps 4
10-806-154 General Physics 1 4
OR
10-806-134 General Chemistry 4
10-809-166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & App 3
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity 3
Complete 3 courses (9 credits) in at least 2 areas of the following:
Area One:
10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology
3
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology
3
Area Two:
Area Three:
10-809-122 Intro to Amer Govt
3
10-809-196 Intro to Sociology
3
10-809-197 Contemporary Amer Society
3
10-809-198 Intro to Psychology
3
10-809-199 Psychology Of Human Relations
3
Course Descriptions
10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology ...surveys features, causes, assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior through major theoretical perspectives. Introduces the diagnosis system of the DSM-IV, the history, cultural/social differences, current perspectives, diagnosis criteria/treatments. (Prerequisite: Recommendation: Completion of 10-809-198, Introduction to Psychology)
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology ...defines human development; examines theories; heredity and environmental effects; prenatal development and birth; evaluates biosocial, cognitive psychosocial development through the life span; aging, death, and dying.
10-809-195 Economics ...scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, and global economic issues.
10-801-195 Written Communication ...the nature and scope of academic and business writing. Develops writing skills which include pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the UW-Oshkosh General Studies Transfer Certificate)
10-806-154 General Physics 1 ...applications/theory of basic physics principles: problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications including unit conversion and analysis, vectors, translational and rotational kinematics/dynamics, heat/temperature, and harmonic motion and waves. (Prerequisite: Recommendation: 10-804-118, Intermediate Algebra with Apps with a grade of "C" or better)
10-806-134 General Chemistry ...covers chemistry fundamentals. Topics: metric system, problem-solving, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, properties of water; acids, bases, and salts; and gas laws. (Prerequisite: Recommendation: Completion of one year of High School Algebra with a "C" or better)
10-804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps ...algebra content with applications. Topics include properties of real numbers, order of operations, algebraic solution for linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomial and rational expressions, operations with rational exponents and radicals, algebra of inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions. (Prerequisites: Recommendation: Accuplacer Algebra Test = 61 OR Accuplacer (College Level Math) = 40 OR Completion of 10-804-110, Elementary Algebra w Apps OR 10-804-120, Math-Tech Algebra with grade "C" or better)
10-809-166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & App ...basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought; analyze/compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives; critically evaluate individual, social/professional standards of behavior--applying a systematic decision-making process.
10-809-196 Intro to Sociology ...the nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology.
10-809-197 Contemporary Amer Society ...the major social institutions within the American society: government, family, education, religion, and economic system.
10-809-122 Intro to Amer Government ...introduces American political processes and institutions: focusing on rights/responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Examines separation of powers and checks/balances and the roles of different groups.
10-809-198 Intro 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.
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ...the communication process, perception and self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation.
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations ...decision making, motivation, conflict resolution, learning strategies, growth and adjustment, diversity, psychological theories, relationships, psychological disorders, stress, career analysis, social psychology, and lifespan development.
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity ...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.
10-801-198 Speech...fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups: topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and the listening process.
10-801-197 Technical Reporting ...principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition 1 OR 10-801-195, Written Communication)
For more information, please contact: The General Studies Department,(920) 498-5421 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5421, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.