Student Catalog 2016-2017

2016-17

Student
Catalog

A Letter from
the President

At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), we are Wisconsin and private four-year universities,
preparing for the jobs of the future. So, whether you including Michigan Tech, UW-Stout, UW-Green
are looking to advance in your current career, or are Bay and many others who partner with NTC for
reaching for a new and exciting job of tomorrow, transferability with junior status. Each associate
NTC’s 185+ associate degree, technical diploma degree at NTC transfers to at least one of our
and certificate options can help you take your first four year partners — and with over 300 transfer
step, or next step, in higher education. And, when agreements in place, there is an option for
you consider that 2/3 of the fastest growing everyone.
occupations will require the skills earned at
a technical college, NTC provides you with As your community’s college, we are committed to
opportunities that prepare you for a future of providing high quality educational opportunities
possibility. taught by outstanding faculty in our state-of-the-
art facilities. But just as importantly, we strive to
NTC is committed to offering you a customized provide a variety of student activities and social
academic experience. That’s why we offer our options in our Student Engagement Center to make
programs and courses in a variety of ways including your NTC experience well-rounded, unique and
traditional courses, late or anytime starts, online rewarding. For those who prefer the full college
courses, summer offerings and Winterim courses. experience, we are also exploring student housing
And with our innovative Virtual College, you can opportunities available on and near the NTC
complete a variety of programs at your own pace campus.
and entirely online utilizing mobile technology for
student centered learning. Through Virtual College, I wish you all the best as you research the next
you can even earn your bachelor’s degree at NTC step on your learning journey. We’re pleased you
through a partnership with Lakeland College. are considering being a part of the Timberwolf
experience.
If you prefer to learn in a classroom environment,
we have six convenient campus locations in Best regards,
Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer and
Wittenberg, as well as a Public Safety Center of Lori A. Weyers, Ph.D.
Excellence in Merrill, a Wood Technology Center of President
Excellence in Antigo and an Agriculture Center of
Excellence just north of the Wausau campus in the
Town of Maine. The Wausau campus also features
a Center for Health Sciences, Center for Business
& Industry, Center for Geriatric Education and an
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of
Excellence.

You can also choose to continue your learning
by transferring to one of the 40+ University of

Northcentral Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North
Central Association (NCA), as well as an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) participant.
For a full listing of program accreditations, program approval organizations and memberships, visit
www.ntc.edu/accreditation

Table of Contents

Within This Catalog 2 Campus Security 13

Flexible/Accessible Learning 2 Support Services 13

Virtual College 3 Support Services for Students with Disabilities 13

Program Offering Chart 4-5 Diversity Services 13

What’s Your Next Step? 6 Student Life 13

High School Students 6 Transfer and Placement 13

Embedded Technical Diplomas 7 Course Delivery Options 13

Certificates 8 Programs by Career Cluster

Who to Contact 9 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 14-17

Admissions 10 Architecture & Construction 18-19

Program Options 10 Arts, Audiovisual Technology & 20
Communications
Assessment of Student Learning 10
Business, Management & Administration 21-26
Apprenticeship Programs 10

Opportunities for High School Students 10 Finance 27

Credit for Prior Learning 11 Health Sciences 28-33

Tuition and Fees 11 Human Services 34-36

Refunds 11 Information Technology 37-46

Financial Aid 11 Law, Public Safety & Security 47-50

Satisfactory Academic Progress 12 Manufacturing 51-56

Grants 12 Marketing, Sales & Service 57-59

Loans 12 Science, Technology, Engineering & 60-63
Mathematics
Work-Study 12
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 64-66
Scholarships 12
General Studies Course Descriptions 67-69
Gainful Employment and Consumer Information 12
Our Commitment to You 70
Veterans’ Benefits 12
Business & Industry Solutions 71
Privacy and Access to Student Records 12
Continuing Education 72
Graduation Requirements 12

Student Right-To-Know Act 13 Vision/Mission Statement 73

Student Planning Calendar

For more detailed information, check the Campus Calendar at www.ntc.edu

Summer Term 2016 Winter Break 2016 - 2017

First Day of Summer Classes Monday, June 6 All Campuses Closed December 23 –January 2

All Campuses Closed July 2 – July 10 Winterim Classes Available January 3 –January 24

Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, August 5 Spring Term 2017

Fall Term 2016 Spring Semester Begins Thursday, January 26

Fall Semester Begins Monday, August 22 College In-service
All Campuses Closed until 5:00 p.m. February 16
Labor Day Holiday
All Campuses Closed September 3 – September 5 Spring Break – No Classes March 13 – March 17

College In-service Spring Holiday
All Campuses Closed until 5:00 p.m. September 6 All Campuses Closed April 14 – April 16

Thanksgiving Interim Graduation Saturday, May 20
All Campuses Closed November 24 –November 27
Last Day of Spring Classes Wednesday, May 24
Graduation Saturday, December 10
Faculty Grading Day – No Classes Thursday, May 25
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes December 13
Memorial Day Holiday
Faculty Grading Day – No Classes December 14 Campuses Closed May 27 –May 29

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Within This Catalog

Within this catalog, you will find all the information NTC’s associate degrees are two-year programs that
you need to get started on your learning journey. combine technical skills with general education, such
as math, communications and social sciences for a
NTC is committed to providing you with opportunities comprehensive educational experience.
that meet your educational needs and busy lifestyle.
We believe in an educational environment that Technical diplomas and embedded technical
exceeds learner expectations and helps students diplomas provide a concentrated focus on hands-
reach their unique potential through convenient on learning of occupational skills targeting the
access to education. specific abilities needed to be competitive in today’s
workforce.
In addition, Wisconsin’s technical colleges have
the lowest tuition among Wisconsin’s public post- If you are looking to strengthen and enhance your
secondary institutions. NTC’s convenient campus current job skills or even learn a new skill for your
locations often eliminate the need for room and own professional development, consider a short-term
board, saving you thousands of dollars. The ability certificate or continuing education.
to receive your degree in less time also results in
significant cost savings.

Flexible/Accessible Learning

At NTC, we make it easy for you to attend full-time or Winterim
part-time, during the day, in the evening, on weekends
or online. NTC’s unique scheduling and programming NTC’s Winterim courses provide you with the
options allow you to begin classes mid-semester, opportunity to earn credits in an accelerated format
take courses over the winter and summer breaks and between the fall and spring semesters, including the
complete a degree entirely online in order to make option to earn two or three credits in three weeks.
learning convenient for you. Winterim courses are also great options for students
home for the holidays who want to earn credits over
Late Start winter break.

It’s never too late to get started at NTC, even if it’s Summer
in the middle of the semester. You won’t have to
wait weeks, or maybe even months, to begin your Summer courses provide the ability to earn
educational journey. transferable credits in an accelerated format,
including the option to earn two or three credits in
NTC offers Late Start courses and programs that begin three weeks. Completing courses over the summer
throughout the semester so students can get started may allow you to lighten your fall semester schedule,
when the time is right for them. Late Start programs while also providing four-year college students the
and courses typically require students to attend opportunity to save both time and money.
a regular schedule of classes, and may include in-
person, online, Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) or Learn more about flexible start dates
self-paced learning class options. at www.ntc.edu/flex

Anytime Start

Anytime Start courses allow you to enter a course
at any time during a semester. This learning option
lets students work at their own pace as long as all
coursework is completed by the end of the semester.

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Flexible Start.
Flexible Deadlines.
Flexible Learning.

With NTC’s Virtual College, you make the decisions Earn Your Bachelor’s
when it comes to your schedule. Each semester, Degree at NTC
you set the start date, add classes when you need
to and work through the coursework at your own Students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in
pace. Throughout the program, from inquiry to Business Administration at NTC though Virtual
graduation, you will have one dedicated advisor College and a partnership with Lakeland College.
who will serve as your guide to NTC resources and Through this cost-effective, flexible option, one
program planning. Virtual College courses are application awards dual admission to both colleges
taught by the same NTC instructors who teach with dedicated advisors and instructors available
our on-campus classes, meaning you will earn the throughout the program, guiding you every step of
same accredited NTC degree in one of our many the way.
available high demand areas while completing the Visit virtualcollege.ntc.edu for more information
work entirely online and on a timeline that fits and to view a list of program and course offerings.
your life.
Northcentral Technical College is registered as
Is Virtual College Right a Private Institution with the Minnesota Office of
For Me? Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to
136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the
Virtual College is perfect for those with an institution. Credits earned at the institution may not
unpredictable schedule, those looking to change transfer to all other institutions.
or enhance their careers or anyone who needs a
flexible option to complete their degree. NTC offers Questions? Call 715.803.1373 or email
degrees in several different program areas to help [email protected]
you begin or continue your educational journey.
Our admissions process is designed to help you 3
decide if this flexible option fits your learning style,
and we offer guidance and training to help prepare
you for success.

• Complete courses on your schedule from anywhere
• Work one-on-one with a dedicated advisor from

admission to graduation
• Earn an associate degree, technical diploma or

certificate
• Courses taught by NTC faculty
• Engaging and relevant course content, delivered in

a flexible online format
• Start or add classes any time before the final six

weeks of the semester

Program Offering Chart Financial aid is available for all associate degree programs. For all other
programs, financial aid may be available. Contact NTC’s Financial Aid office at
The level of program availability listed for each campus location includes all 715.675.3331, Ext. 5862 or email [email protected] with questions.
modes of learning, which may be comprised of a combination of in-person,
Interactive Video Conferencing and online courses.

F = Fully, 100% Program Courses Available P = Partially, Less Than 50% Program Courses Available M = Mostly, 51-99% Program Courses Available GS = General Studies Courses Available

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Virtual
College
Online
Antigo
Medford
Phillips
Spencer
Wausau
Wittenberg
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College
Online
Antigo
Medford
Phillips
Spencer
Wausau
Wittenberg

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Health Sciences

Associate Degrees Associate Degrees

14 Agri-Business GS GS GS GS GS F GS 28 Dental Hygienist P P P P P F GS
GS GS GS GS GS F GS GS GS GS GS GS F GS
15 Crop Science (Agronomy) GS GS GS GS GS F GS 29 Medical Laboratory Technician PMMP P F P
15 Culinary Arts NEW GS GS GS GS GS F GS GS GS GS GS GS F GS
16 Dairy Science GS GS GS GS GS F GS 29 Nursing
F
16 Veterinary Science 30 Radiography F MF F F F FM

Technical Diplomas P F FPP FP
MF F F F FM
Technical Diplomas 30 Dental Assistant (Short-Term) PFFFFFP
GS F F GS GS F GS
17 Agriculture Equipment Technician PPF 31 Geriatric Care Specialist GS F F GS GS F GS
GS GS GS GS GS F GS
Architecture & Construction 31 Medical Assistant
GS F F F F F GS
Associate Degrees 32 Medical Coding Specialist F MF F F F F F
F FFFFFFF
18 Architectural Design & Technology GS GS GS GS GS F GS 32 Nursing Assistant (CNA)
MF F F F FM
Technical Diplomas 32 Phlebotomy Technician
19 Residential Building F FFFFFFF
19 Structural Steel Detailing GS GS GS GS GS F GS 33 Renal Dialysis
F GS F F F F F F F PFFFFFF
33 Surgical Technologist F FFFFFFF

Arts, Audiovisual Technology & Communications Human Services PFFFFFP
F PFFFFFF
Associate Degrees Associate Degrees
20 Graphic Communication Technologies PFFFFFP
20 Video Production PPPPPFP 34 Early Childhood Education PMMMM F P
Business, Management & Administration F PFFFFFF PFFFFFP
Associate Degrees 35 Human Services F PFFFFFF
PFFFFFP
35 Human Services - Academic PFFFFFP
F FFFFFFF
21 Administrative Professional F MF F F F F F 36 HDruumgaAnbSueservices - Alcohol & Other F PFFFFFF
F PFFFFFF
22 Business Management F FFFFFFF Technical Diplomas
MF F F F FM
22 Health Care Business Services MF F F F F F 36 Substance Abuse Counselor Education
F FFFFFFF
Information Technology

23 Insurance MF F F F F F Associate Degrees

23 Sign Language Interpreting in Education GS GS GS GS GS F GS 37 IT - Business Analyst

24 Small Business Entrepreneurship F FFFFFFF 38 IT - Computer Support Specialist

24 Supervisory Management F FFFFFFF 38 IT - Database Administrator

Technical Diplomas 39 IT - Database Developer

25 Accelerated - Human Resource Management F F F F F F F F 39 IT - Mobile Application Developer

25 Accelerated - Leadership F FFFFFFF 40 IT - Network Specialist

25 Accelerated - Lean Organizations F FFFFFFF 40 IT - Quality Assurance Specialist

25 Accelerated - Supervision F FFFFFFF 41 IT - Software Developer

26 Healthcare Receptionist F FFFFFFF 41 IT - Web Designer

26 Medical Office Specialist F FFFFFFF 42 IT - Web Developer

26 Office Assistant F FFFFFFF 42 IT - Computer Support Technician

Finance 42 IT - Database Programmer
Associate Degrees
27 Accounting 43 IT - Database Specialist
Technical Diplomas
27 Accounting Assistant F FFFFFFF 43 IT - Health Care Services for the IT
F FFFFFFF Professional

43 IT - Help Desk

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F = Fully, 100% Program Courses Available P = Partially, Less Than 50% Program Courses Available M = Mostly, 51-99% Program Courses Available GS = General Studies Courses Available

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Virtual
College
Online
Antigo
Medford
Phillips
Spencer
Wausau
Wittenberg
Page #
Virtual
College
Online
Antigo
Medford
Phillips
Spencer
Wausau
Wittenberg

Information Technology cont. Manufacturing cont.

Technical Diplomas 56 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) F FFF
GS F GS F M F GS
43 IT - Microsoft .NET Programmer F PFFFFFF 56 Welding GS F GS GS GS GS GS
F FFFFFFF
44 IT - Microsoft Office 56 Wood Technology F FFFFFFF
PFFFFFP F FFFFFFF
44 IT - Mobile Programmer MF F F F FM Marketing, Sales & Service
MF F F F FM MF F F F FM
44 IT - Mobile Web Development Specialist F PFFFFFF Associate Degrees
F MF F F F F F F FFFFFFF
44 IT - Network Technician F MF F F F F F 57 Digital Marketing F FFFFFFF
PFFFFFP
45 IT - Software Development Specialist PFFFFFP 58 Marketing FFFFFFF
F PFFFFFF F FFFFFFF
45 IT - Software Project Manager 58 Marketing and Promotional Graphics
PMMPM F P FFFFFFF
45 IT - User Experience Programmer Technical Diplomas FFFFFFF
GS P P P P F GS GS P P P P F GS
45 IT - Web Design GS GS GS GS GS F GS 59 Marketing - Digital Internet Marketing FFFFFFF
GS GS GS GS GS F GS
46 IT - Web Design Specialist 59 Marketing - Digital Marketing Promotions FFFFFFF
FFFFF FFFFFFF
46 IT - Web Programmer 59 Marketing - Graphics
F FFFFFFF
46 IT - Website Hardware/Software 59 Marketing - Social Media FFFFFFF
Administrator FFFFF
F Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics GS GS GS GS GS F GS
Law, Public Safety & Security GS GS GS GS GS F GS
GS M GS M GS F GS Associate Degrees
Associate Degrees F PFFFFFF F
60 Applied Engineering Technology - GS GS GS GS GS F GS
47 Criminal Justice Studies GS M GS M P F GS Environmental GS GS GS GS GS F GS
GS F GS GS GS GS GS
48 Fire Medic 61 Applied Engineering Technology - Industrial
FFF
48 Paramedic Technician F FFF 61 Mechanical Design Engineering Technology
F FFF
Technical Diplomas F FFF 62 Safety Engineering Technology

49 Advanced EMT FFF Technical Diplomas

49 Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 FFF 62 Applied Mechanical CAD Technician
Academy MM F
GS F GS F GS F GS 63 Industrial Environmental Engineering
49 Emergency Medical Technician Technician

50 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic 63 Industrial Manufacturing Engineering
Technician
Manufacturing
63 Industrial Safety Engineering Technician
Associate Degrees
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
51 Electromechanical Technology
Associate Degrees
52 Technical Studies - Journey Worker
64 Automotive Technology
52 Welding Fabrication & Robotics
65 Diesel Technology
53 Wood Science
Technical Diplomas
Technical Diplomas
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
53 Basic Machining 65 Technician

53 Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) 66 Automotive Technician

54 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 66 Diesel Equipment Mechanic

54 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

54 Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Coming Soon
Technician
• Health Navigator Associate Degree
55 Machine Tool Operation
• Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree
55 Machine Tool Technics
• Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma
55 Manufacturing Technician

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What’s Your Next Step?

We believe in providing options for students to transfer from NTC to other colleges offering advanced Unsure Where
degrees. Collegiate transfer opportunities allow NTC students to continue their learning at one of the to Start?
four-year colleges and universities that accept NTC credits and with more than 300 transfer agreements
to over 40 colleges and universities, the possibilities are endless. View the College Transfer Guides by OUR CAREER DECISIONS CLASS WILL HELP
program or by school at www.ntc.edu/transfer to see how your NTC credits transfer. YOU CREATE YOUR VISION OF TOMORROW.

Students are encouraged to work with a Transfer Specialist early in their program to help ensure a This class will help you learn more about yourself and
smooth transition. your career options, helping you establish a focus
for your future. The information you gather about
For more information, contact a Transfer Specialist at 715.803.1618. yourself, along with up-to-date workforce data, will
help you find a perfect match and determine the
Credits earned at NTC may transfer to the following colleges and universities: steps you’ll need to take to reach your new goal.

• Ashford University • South Dakota State University For more information or to register, contact NTC
• Bellevue University Online • SUNY Canton Registration at 715.675.3331, Ext. 5861.
• Bryant & Stratton College • University of Louisiana-Monroe
• Capella University • University of Nebraska High School
• Cardinal Stritch University • University of Phoenix Students
• Chamberlain College of Nursing • Upper Iowa University
• Colorado State University • UW Colleges NTC Career Coaches assist students in selecting a
• Franklin University • UW Eau Claire program and navigating the admissions process.
• Grand Canyon University • UW Green Bay If you need assistance or have questions, contact
• Herzing University • UW LaCrosse our call center at 715.675.3331, Ext. 5860, email
• Kendall College • UW Madison [email protected] or chat with us online at
• Lakeland College • UW Marathon County www.ntc.edu.
• Marian University • UW Milwaukee
• Metropolitan State University • UW Oshkosh Events for High School
• Michigan Tech University • UW Parkside Students
• Milwaukee School of Engineering • UW Platteville
• Minnesota State University-Mankato • UW River Falls NTC hosts numerous events for middle and high
• Minnesota State University-Moorhead • UW Stevens Point school students throughout the course of the year.
• Northern Michigan University • UW Stout
• Northland College • UW Superior For more information and dates of events please
• Ottawa University • UW Whitewater visit us at www.ntc.edu/k12events, email us at
• Rasmussen College • Viterbo University [email protected] or call 715.803.1026. Registration
• Siena Heights University • Western Governors University is requested for all events.
• Silver Lake College

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Embedded Technical Diplomas

At NTC, we seek to provide an education that is relevant and meaningful Each embedded technical diploma also provides an occupational skill
to you. We recognize the needs of our communities, businesses and set that is in demand by our local employers, allowing you to enter the
workforce change over time. In response, we strive to create new learning workforce more quickly.
options that meet both student and business needs.
For the most up-to-date information, please contact our Financial Aid
We realize many of our students lead busy lives and a full two-year office at 715.675.3331, Ext. 5862.
program may not be the best option for everyone. If you want to start
small, you can begin with one of our embedded technical diplomas. These
diplomas, which allow you the opportunity to earn Wisconsin Technical
College System recognized credentials, will ladder fully into our two-year
associate degree and technical diploma offerings.

Embedded Technical Diploma Program Embedded Technical Diploma Learn More Embedded Technical Diploma Program Embedded Technical Diploma Learn More
Ladders Into on Page Ladders Into on Page
IT - Help Desk IT - Computer Support Specialist Associate
Accelerated - Human Resource Supervisory Management 25 Degree 43
Management Associate Degree IT - Microsoft .NET Programmer IT - Software Developer 43
Associate Degree 44
Accelerated - Leadership Supervisory Management 25 IT - Microsoft Office IT - Computer Support Specialist Associate 44
Associate Degree Degree 44
IT - Mobile Programmer IT - Software Developer 45
Accelerated - Lean Organizations Supervisory Management 25 IT - Mobile Web Development Associate Degree 45
Associate Degree Specialist IT - Software Developer 45
IT - Software Development Associate Degree 46
Accelerated - Supervision Supervisory Management 25 Specialist IT - Software Developer 45
Associate Degree IT - Software Project Manager Associate Degree 46
IT - Software Developer 46
Applied Mechanical CAD Technician Mechanical Design Engineering Technology 62 IT - User Experience Programmer Associate Degree 55
Associate Degree IT - Web Design Specialist IT - Software Developer 59
IT - Web Design Associate Degree 59
Automotive Maintenance and Light Automotive Technician Technical Diploma 65 IT - Web Programmer IT - Web Designer Associate Degree 59
Repair Technician IT - Web Site Hardware/Software IT - Web Designer Associate Degree 59
Administrator IT - Software Developer 56
Basic Machining Machine Tool Operation 53 Machine Tool Operation Associate Degree
Technical Diploma Marketing - Digital Internet
Marketing IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree
Diesel Equipment Mechanic Diesel Technician Associate Degree 66 Marketing - Digital Marketing
Promotions Machine Tool Technics
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic Technician 50 Marketing - Graphics Technical Diploma
Paramedic Associate Degree Marketing - Social Media
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Digital Marketing Associate Degree
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Welding Technical Diploma 53
Digital Marketing Associate Degree
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Welding Technical Diploma 54
Marketing and Promotional Graphics
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Welding Technical Diploma 54 Associate Degree
Digital Marketing Associate Degree
Healthcare Receptionist Medical Office Specialist 26 Welding Technical Diploma
Technical Diploma

Industrial Environmental Applied Engineering Technology - 63
Engineering Technician Environmental Associate Degree

Industrial Manufacturing Applied Engineering Technology - Industrial 63
Engineering Technician Associate Degree

Industrial Safety Engineering Safety Engineering Technology Associate 63
Technician Degree

IT - Network Technician IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree 44

IT - Database Programmer IT - Software Developer 42
Associate Degree

IT - Database Specialist IT - Software Developer 43
Associate Degree
Substance Abuse Counselor Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
IT - Health Care Services for the IT IT - Computer Support Specialist Associate 43 Education Associate Degree 36
Professional Degree Wood Technology Wood Science Associate Degree 56

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Certificates

NTC’s certificates are designed to help busy students learn skills in short blocks of time and range from one to 31 credits. Many of NTC’s certificates ladder into the
College’s associate degree and technical diploma programs, creating a seamless transition for lifelong learning. Make yourself more marketable for post-graduation
employment by adding on one of NTC’s certificates.

Certificates are listed below the Career Cluster they best complement. Please note that some certificates may apply to multiple clusters. Please contact your academic
advisor for more information.

Any Career Cluster Finance Manufacturing

• Communication* • Bookkeeping Technology • Applied Manufacturing & Design Concepts NEW
• General Studies Transfer* • QuickBooks • Basic Wood Manufacturing
• Mathematics • Small Business Bookkeeping* • CNC Router
• Psychology* • Electrical Maintenance
• Socioeconomic Studies* Health Sciences • Industrial Laser Operator – Machine Tool
• Industrial Laser Operator – Welding
Agriculture, Food & • Advanced Care Nursing Assistant • Lean Sigma
Natural Resources • Computed Tomography Imaging Clinical NEW* • Manufacturing Fundamentals
• Computed Tomography Imaging Non-Clinical NEW* • Metal Forming
• Agronomy • Dementia Care NEW* • Plastics Injection Molding Technician
• Equine Fundamentals • End of Life Care NEW* • Quality Manufacturing
• Home Health Aide • Small Engine
Architecture & • Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists • Welding Robotic Operation
Construction • Reproductive Health Nursing –
Marketing, Sales &
• Architectural Design Software Advanced Technical Certificate Service
• Construction Technologies • Reproductive Health Nursing – Basic
• Marketing – Basics*
Arts, Audiovisual Human Services • Marketing – Promotions*
Technology & • Marketing – Sales Representative*
Communications • AODA Specialization* • Marketing – Small Business Management*
• Early Childhood Education – Administrators
• Basic Digital Photography & Digital Video • Early Childhood Education – Advanced Science, Technology,
• Internet Graphic Design • Early Childhood Education – Early Care Provider Engineering &
• Multimedia & Computer Arts • Early Childhood Education – Foundations Mathematics
• Print Production • Early Childhood Education – Infant Toddler
• Promotional Graphic Design • Early Childhood Education – Intermediate • Emerging Technologies
• Early Childhood Education – Provider • Mechanical Design Drawing Software
Business, Management • Early Childhood Education – The Registry Family
& Administration Transportation,
Child Care Distribution & Logistics
• Accelerated Certificate in Supervision for • Early Childhood Education - The Registry Preschool
IT Managers • Gerontology* • Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Human Services Supervisor* • Logistics
• Advanced Administrative Professional* • Service Learning • Operations Management
• Business Administration* • Youth & Family • Supply Chain Management
• Business Leadership*
• Health Insurance Business Law, Public Safety &
• Health Services Security
• Medical Office Documentation Specialist
• Non-Profit Management • Critical Care Paramedic
• Office Technology Basics* • Emergency Medical Services Leadership

* Available through Virtual College.
See page 3 for more information.

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Who to Contact

Central Campus – Student Services North Campus – Phillips
Wausau
Advising Appointments for ............................................ 1408 Pine Ridge Road • Phillips, WI 54555
1000 W. Campus Drive • Wausau, WI 54401 Current Students.............................................. Ext. 1797 715.339.4555 • [email protected]
715.675.3331 or 888.682.7144 • www.ntc.edu Course Registration Staff................................. Ext. 5861
Credit for Prior Learning.................................. Ext. 1023 Dean................................................................. Ext. 7513
Academic Resource Center.................. Ext. 1403 Disability Services............................................ Ext. 1469 Learning Coordinator...................................... Ext. 7504
Financial Aid..................................................... Ext. 5862 Career Coach.................................................... Ext. 7168
Affirmative Action.................................... Ext. 1057 Placement........................................................ Ext. 1767 College Prep & Academic Resource Center.... Ext. 7509
Registrar........................................................... Ext. 1025
Admissions Student Life...................................................... Ext. 1294 Southwest Campus –
Testing and Assessment.................................. Ext. 1398 Spencer
Applying to NTC............................................... Ext. 5860 Transfer............................................................ Ext. 1618
Choosing a Career Program............................ Ext. 5860 Transcripts....................................................... Ext. 1758 808 N. Pacific Street • Spencer, WI 54479
Contact for Current High School Students..... Ext. 5860 Veteran Services............................................... Ext. 1252 715.659.5120 • [email protected]

Apprenticeship.......................................... Ext. 1242 Virtual College........................................... Ext. 1373 Dean................................................................. Ext. 7513
Regional Manager............................................ Ext. 7800
Bookstore.................................................... Ext. 1154 East Campus – Antigo Career Coach.................................................... Ext. 1003
College Prep & Academic Resource Center.... Ext. 7805
Business & Industry Solutions............ Ext. 1376 312 Forrest Avenue • Antigo, WI 54409
715.623.7601 • [email protected] Southeast Campus –
College Prep Center................................. Ext. 1152 Wittenberg
Dean................................................................. Ext. 7513
Continuing Education & Regional Manager............................................ Ext. 7739 402 N. Genesee Street, Suite 3
Professional Development Administrative Assistant.................................. Ext. 7702 Wittenberg, WI 54499
Career Coach.................................................... Ext. 7308 715.253.3500 • [email protected]
[email protected] College Prep & Academic Resource Center.... Ext. 7737
Course Information.......................................... Ext. 1965 Dean................................................................. Ext. 7513
West Campus – Medford Regional Manager............................................ Ext. 7739
K - 12 Administrative Assistant.................................. Ext. 7303
1001 Progressive Avenue • Medford, WI 54451 Career Coach.................................................... Ext. 7308
Alternative High School................................... Ext. 1291 715.748.3603 • [email protected] College Prep & Academic Resource Center.... Ext. 7735
Career Coaches................................................ Ext. 5860
Dean................................................................. Ext. 7513
Library Regional Manager............................................ Ext. 7800
Administrative Assistant.................................. Ext. 7004
www.ntc.edu/library Career Coach.................................................... Ext. 1003
Service Desk..................................................... Ext. 1115 College Prep & Academic Resource Center.... Ext. 7006
Email [email protected]

NTC Foundation

Alumni.............................................................. Ext. 1689
Scholarships..................................................... Ext. 1302

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Admissions CERTIFICATES TYPES OF APPRENTICESHIPS
Certificates are designed to help students learn • Construction Trades
www.ntc.edu/admissions skills in short blocks of time. Many of NTC’s • Industrial/Manufacturing Trades
certificates ladder into the College’s associate • Service Trades
NTC is here to help students achieve their career degree and technical diploma programs, creating a
goals. College staff is ready to guide students as seamless path for lifelong learning. For more detailed information
they explore the exciting learning opportunities NTC on construction and industrial
has to offer. INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNICAL STUDIES apprenticeship opportunities, call
The Individualized Technical Studies program offers 715.803.1242 or visit www.ntc.edu.
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM AND APPLY students the opportunity to earn their degree by
To begin the admissions process, it’s important that acquiring skills and knowledge tailored to meet the For information on the Dairy Grazer
you determine the right program for you and submit needs of their career goals through a personalized Apprenticeship within the Service Trades
your application. Check out our program pages degree program. area, call 715.560.0389, email
for descriptions, career opportunities, location [email protected] or
availability and more. When you’ve found your Assessment of visit www.dga-national.org.
program of interest, submit your application and Student Learning
we’ll get you started! Opportunities for
Northcentral Technical College is the customer- High School Students
Not sure which program is right for you, or are you focused, accessible provider of innovative lifelong
just interested in a single class? Contact admissions learning that builds a globally competitive http://www.ntc.edu/prospective-
at 715.675.3331, Ext. 5860 or [email protected]. workforce. To ensure NTC fulfills this mission, it students/high-school
is important that we assess performance-based
YOUR NEXT STEPS student learning across the college. Assessment DUAL CREDIT/DUAL ENROLLMENT
An admissions staff member will contact you of student learning is intentional to support and Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment offers students the
to walk you through your next steps. To gain provide a quality learning experience. opportunity to earn both high school and technical
acceptance into your program of choice you’ll need college credit while in high school. The NTC course
to meet all admission requirements. Each program Student learning will be measured by successful is taught by a high school qualified instructor in
is different, but in general some of the additional completion of General Education Outcomes, Course the high school. Technical college grading policies/
admissions requirements may include: Outcomes (competencies), Program Outcomes standards are followed, and the grade does
and Soft Skills, which are all impacted by the contribute to the college GPA. These college credits
• Transcripts or test scores Student Experience. These learning outcomes are may be accepted at any college. To learn more visit
• IT-specific testing continuously being processed through a cycle of www.ntc.edu/dual-credit
• Petitioning for Health programs assessment by individuals and teams as they set
• Criminal Background checks learning goals, identify measurement strategies, COURSE OPTIONS/YOUTH OPTIONS
gather evidence, analyze results, report results and The Course Options & Youth Options programs allow
Program Options plan for improvement. high school students to take courses at the technical
college. Students can earn both high school and
http://www.ntc.edu/programs-courses Students are involved in the process by completing technical college credit. For more information,
specific performance assessment tasks, such as students should contact their high school counselor.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES presentations, projects, papers, tests, portfolios,
Associate degrees traditionally are two-year clinical experiences and internships, to demonstrate WISCONSIN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
programs that combine technical skills with general what they know and can do as they seek PROGRAM
studies such as math, science, communication and employment in their chosen field. The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program
social sciences. provides high school juniors and seniors with
Apprenticeship Programs the opportunity to explore careers in a variety
TECHNICAL DIPLOMAS AND EMBEDDED of occupational areas. These one- or two-year
TECHNICAL DIPLOMAS www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/ programs combine academic and high school or
Technical diplomas and embedded technical apprenticeships.html technical college instruction with mentored, paid,
diplomas focus on hands-on learning of on-the-job training.
occupational skills and can take anywhere from one Apprenticeship is a structured system of training
semester to two years to complete, depending on designed to prepare individuals for skilled For more information, visit www.ntc.edu/ya
the particular program. occupations. It combines on-the-job learning under
the supervision of experienced journey workers
10 with related classroom instruction. Apprenticeship
programs are not eligible for financial aid.

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Tuition and Fees requesting to audit a course and who are eligible for
The Alternative High School is for students ages this exemption are required to pay material fees and
16 and older who are considered to be at-risk of www.ntc.edu/paying-for-college all other applicable student fees.
not graduating from high school. Students attend
the Alternative High School throughout the NTC For residents of Wisconsin who take courses Individuals aged 62 and older interested in
district through a paid contract between their towards an associate degree, technical diploma, continuing education courses are exempt from
home high school and NTC. For more information certificate or apprenticeship program, the tuition program fees. Individuals eligible for this waiver
on enrollment, students should contact their high per credit or credit equivalent for the 2015-16 are still required to pay material fees and all other
school principal. school year was $128.40, plus a per-credit material applicable student fees.
fee (ranging from $4.50 - $65 per course) and $10.70
Credit for Prior Learning per credit supplemental fee. A per-credit technology In addition to material fees, other applicable
fee of $10 per credit is applied to all online courses. student fees not part of the exemptions above
www.ntc.edu/prospective-students/ Out-of-state tuition was $192.60 per credit. would include student supplemental fees, insurance
credit-prior-learning fees and fees for professional development
Minnesota residents enrolled in a full-time program seminars.
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) may grant at NTC are considered Wisconsin residents for
course credit to students for knowledge and skills tuition purposes under the Minnesota-Wisconsin Refunds
gained through a variety of previous educational, Reciprocity Agreement.
work, volunteer, military, independent study, www.ntc.edu/refunds
corporate training and life experiences that are Tuition per credit or credit equivalent rates for the
equivalent to NTC coursework. 2016-17 school year were not determined at the Except in the case of cancellation or discontinuance
time of publication. of courses, a refund and the amount of the refund is
All previously earned credits count for graduation based on the date the student officially withdraws
requirements in those programs in which the Visit www.ntc.edu for the most up-to-date from class through Registration Services or myNTC.
courses are required, or where they may be used tuition and fee information. If a student withdraws from a class after 20 percent
as elective courses. Credits granted through prior of the instructional hours have been completed,
learning do not count toward financial aid eligibility PAYMENT OF PRIOR YEAR CHARGES there is no refund; however, NTC will consider
or residency requirements. If a student owes prior year charges to NTC, that refund requests in extenuating circumstances
amount must be paid in full prior to the start of a (situations outside of the student’s control). Refund
A minimum of 25 percent of credit requirements new academic year. requests must be submitted prior to the last day
must be directly earned through graded coursework of the semester. NTC will not drop any classes for
at NTC for program graduation. A minimum of 50 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE students for nonpayment or for failure to attend any
percent of credit requirements for certificates must A per-student charge of $6 per semester will be portion of the class.
be directly earned through graded coursework applied for student accident insurance. This offers a
at NTC. layer of protection and security to all eligible credit Financial Aid
students while on campus, at practicum, at college-
Credit for Prior Learning opportunities are available sponsored events, at clinical sites and during travel www.ntc.edu/paying-for-college/
in many different formats, including: time within the entire state of Wisconsin. financial-aid
• Transfer of credits from other
post-secondary institutions Please visit www.gallagherkoster.com/ The financial aid program at NTC helps students
• Exams and/or skill demonstrations or portfolios Northcentral for more information. continue their education by offering grants, loans,
• Nationally recognized exams such as CLEP and work-study programs and scholarships to students
Advanced Placement OTHER COSTS who qualify for assistance. When students apply
• Evaluation of military credit and private/public All students are required to purchase their own for aid, their own savings and earnings, in addition
sector training and licensures textbooks and additional course materials. to their family’s financial resources, will be used to
Additional materials may include uniforms, determine their need for financial help.
supplies, safety glasses, tools and other materials
required for classes. To apply for financial aid, students must complete
and/or update the Free Application for Federal
FEE WAIVERS Student Aid (FAFSA) annually for the following
Individuals aged 60 years or older may audit NTC school year. It is highly recommended that students
courses and receive a fee exemption on program apply at least six weeks prior to the start of classes
fees if certain criteria are met. Individuals to allow sufficient time for processing. The FAFSA is
available at www.fafsa.gov.

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Students must meet the following criteria to be Work-Study Veterans’ Benefits
considered for financial aid:
• Have a high school diploma or a GED www.ntc.edu/financial-aid/ Financial assistance is available to qualified
• Be admitted and enrolled as a regular student in an work-study veterans, National Guard members and reservists.
eligible program Benefits may also be available to spouses and
• For loan eligibility, be enrolled in at least six credits The federal work-study program is aimed at dependents of deceased or service-connected
per semester providing part-time jobs on campus for financially disabled veterans. Further information is available
• Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident of eligible students as determined by the Free from the County Veterans Service Office or the
the United States Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Veterans Certifying Official, located in the NTC
• Maintain academic progress toward completion of Students are often able to select a job related to Financial Aid Office. Forms and procedures are
an associate degree or diploma their program area, allowing them to gain valuable available at www.ntc.edu/veterans.
• Not be in default on a student loan work experience while attending school.
• Not owe a repayment on any federal grant or loan Please note that NTC does not and cannot
• Be in compliance with Selective Service regulations Scholarships determine eligibility for veterans benefits; the
• Agree to use any federal student aid received solely VA determines all eligibility. Veterans benefits DO
for educational purposes www.ntc.edu/scholarships NOT exclude you from receiving financial aid or
scholarships.
Satisfactory Academic The NTC Foundation is committed to assisting
Progress current and potential NTC students achieve their Privacy and Access to
educational goals by offering scholarships that pay Student Records
www.ntc.edu/financial-aid/policies/ for tuition, books and school-related expenses. To
satisfactory-academic-progress.html apply for NTC Foundation scholarships, students The NTC policy on privacy of records and releasing
must be accepted into a program at NTC and plan of information follows the directives outlined in the
Federal regulations require that students receiving to carry at least six credits a semester. Applications Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
federal financial aid must make satisfactory may be obtained from any NTC campus or online. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect
academic progress in order to maintain financial aid Only one application is needed to apply for all to their education records. For more information,
eligibility. In accordance with the Higher Education scholarships and the Foundation determines for visit www.ntc.edu/current-students/guidelines-
Act of 1965, as amended, the Financial Aid Office at which scholarships a student is qualified. procedures
NTC has established a policy for Satisfactory
Academic Progress. Gainful Employment and Graduation
Consumer Information Requirements
Grants
Federal regulations require that institutions www.ntc.edu/graduation-requirements
www.ntc.edu/financial-aid/grants.html participating in the student financial assistance
programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher NTC has established specific graduation
Grants are funds that typically do not have to be Education Act of 1965 report certain information requirements for associate degree, technical
repaid if classes are attended through a semester. about students who enrolled in Title IV eligible diploma and certificate attainment.
Several grant opportunities are available to NTC educational programs. The diversity report,
students. Gainful Employment information and the Net Price To earn an associate degree or a technical
Calculator are available to current and prospective diploma, a student must successfully complete
Loans students at www.ntc.edu. Please contact the the curriculum in effect when they officially began
Financial Aid Office if you have any questions. their program and demonstrate their competence.
www.ntc.edu/financial-aid/loans A student must also complete 25 percent of the
Net Price Calculator: www.ntc.edu/net- credits in the occupational courses through NTC.
Student loans, unlike grants and work-study, are price-calculator/npcalc.htm
borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. To earn a certificate, a student must earn 50 percent
Students may be eligible for Federal Direct Loans if of the credits required for the certificate at NTC.
enrolled in a minimum of six credits. A student must be enrolled in a course (required
within the certificate) in the semester they apply to
graduate from the certificate.

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Student COLLEGE PREP CENTER Student Life
Right-To-Know Act
www.ntc.edu/prospective-students/ www.ntc.edu/studentlifeblog
The “Student Right-to-Know” Act states colleges college-prep-center
must disclose, upon request of current and NTC provides students with opportunities to
prospective students, information concerning the Whether you are just beginning your college journey become part of the NTC community. Students
completion or graduation rates of certificate- or or returning to school after many years, NTC’s are able to explore and develop as individuals by
degree-seeking full-time students who enter the district-wide College Prep Centers are here to help participating in programming that complements
institution. For additional information, please you succeed. Student assistance is offered in Adult what is learned in the classroom. Student Life
contact Student Services at 715.803.1025. Basic Education — GED/HSED, College Prep and programs offer something for everyone including:
English Language Learning.
Campus Security • Leadership development activities
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER • Involvement with Phi Theta Kappa, an international
Campus Security is dedicated to providing a safe
and secure learning environment for NTC students, www.ntc.edu/arc honor society for two-year colleges
employees and visitors. The NTC Wausau campus • Co- and extra-curricular clubs
has Campus Security Officers on duty during Academic support at the Academic Resource Center • Student Government Association (SGA)
campus operating hours. Campus Security consists is specifically designed to assist students who are • Social events
of 10 part-time officers and a full-time director. currently enrolled in a class or area of study at NTC. • Intramural athletics
Instructor and student-led academic support is
Contact NTC Campus Security: provided to students who require additional help Transfer and Placement
• Phone: 715.803.1111 or Cell: 715.581.6010 with reading, writing and math skills.
• Campus Phone: Ext. 1111 Students can transfer their NTC credits to a
• Text: 715.581.6010, send the message and the CAREER SERVICES bachelor’s degree program at a four-year university
Career Decisions classes provide a starting point for or college. Services are available to help students
location of the incident job seekers. Whether preparing for that first career, explore the many possibilities for continuing their
• Email: [email protected] changing occupations or facing unemployment, education. Information is available at
students will learn about career options and NTC www.ntc.edu/transfer.
In the event of an emergency, dial 911. program availability, as well as current workforce
needs and requirements. To register for a self- The Transfer and Placement staff can help students
Support Services assessment workshop, call 715.675.3331, Ext. 5861. step into the workforce through job shadows and
informational interview opportunities, career
http://www.ntc.edu/current-students Support Services for advising and employment opportunities. Students
Students with Disabilities can participate in job seeking skills classes,
ACADEMIC ADVISING SERVICES register for job postings and get assistance with
Academic Advising Specialists assist program www.ntc.edu/disability-services job applications and resumes. Visit
students with course scheduling, developing www.ntc.edu/placement for more information.
student education plans and providing course and NTC is committed to providing reasonable
program advising. They also work with students to accommodations that allow students with Course Delivery Options
address academic concerns and connect students disabilities to fully participate in the technical
with campus and community resources. To learn college environment. If you are a student with www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/
more visit www.ntc.edu/current-students/ a disability and feel you could benefit from types-classes.html
academic-advising accommodations, please contact Disability Services
at 715.803.1469. NTC is committed to providing flexible learning
COUNSELING SERVICES opportunities for its learners. Courses are provided
Short-term mental health counseling is available Diversity Services in many formats, including in-person, online and
for NTC students through a contract with Peaceful Interactive Video Conferencing options.
Solutions Counseling Center. Counseling services www.ntc.edu/diversity
are available on the NTC main campus or via
phone/video conferencing from the main campus NTC believes in diversity of thought, culture,
to the regional campuses. Call 715.803.1797 to opinion, economic status, age, gender and
make an appointment. physical capabilities. The college practices a
culture of inclusion, appreciation of differences
and promotion of social justice throughout the
NTC community. For more information, call
715.803.1372.

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Agriculture, Associate Degrees
Food & Natural
Resources Agri-Business

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

If you are interested in a career in agriculture but for various reasons you are not interested in production
agriculture, agri-business may be your field. Studies in agriculture are combined with business courses to
provide a foundation for a wide variety of employment opportunities. Classroom and hands-on instruction
will prepare you for occupations within the agri-business sector. The agriculture courses are taught at the
Agriculture Center of Excellence, which houses a production dairy farm operation. Learners will complete
an internship work experience during the program. Jobs in this field are generally physical and require the
strength to lift and carry 50 pounds. Additionally, learners interested in this career should have above average
computer skills. Learners looking to be successful in this occupation should have the aptitude to work with
animals and possess good oral, reading and writing skills. Potential occupations include: Agriculture Product
Sales and Marketing, Agriculture Finance, Agriculture Promotion, Agriculture Tourism, Livestock Buyer/Seller/
Owner, Agriculture Office Worker, Agriculture Inspector, Agriculture Laboratory Specialist, Breed Association
Representative, Agriculture Journalist and Agriculture Administrative Assistant.

FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-091-101 ORIENTATION TO AGRICULTURE STUDIES 1 10-091-107 DAIRY NUTRITION 3
10-091-104 INTRO TO ANIMAL SCIENCE 3 10-091-117 INTERNSHIP 2 3
10-091-171 EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 2 10-091-180 AGRICULTURE SALES & PROMOTION 2
10-091-175 AGRICULTURE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 10-091-181 FARM TAX ESSENTIALS 2
10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
or 4 or 3
10-806-114 GENERAL BIOLOGY 15-16 credits 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Total 10-999-992 ELECTIVE 2
Total 18 credits
SECOND SEMESTER
10-091-109 MILK QUALITY & PRODUCTION 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
10-091-185 AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES & MARKETING 3 10-091-103 ANIMAL BREEDING REPRODUCTION
10-091-186 AGRICULTURAL ACCOUNTING 2 SELECTION 3
10-093-106 AGRICULTURE SERVICE MANAGEMENT 2 10-091-119 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 1
10-091-121 ROBOTIC DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT 3
10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3 or 3
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-091-141 MILKING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3
or 3 10-091-190 FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
10-809-101 CENTS & SENSIBILITY 1
10-999-992 ELECTIVE 2 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Total 19 credits Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68-69 CREDITS

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Crop Science (Agronomy) FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
10-093-101 ORIENTATION TO AGRONOMY 1 10-093-108 INTRODUCTION TO PRECISION
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-093-102 INTRODUCTION TO SOILS 2 AGRICULTURE 3
10-093-103 AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY 3 10-093-109 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 3
Agronomy is the area of agriculture that focuses 10-093-110 AGRICULTURE WATER MANAGEMENT 3
on the principles and practices of crop production 10-093-104 CROP SCOUTING TECHNIQUES 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
and field management. Production management 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
centers on the science of strategically managing land, 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
water, plants, labor and other inputs, such as seeds, Total 16 credits or 3
nutrients, pesticides and machinery to produce food 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
and fiber in a sustainable and profitable manner. SECOND SEMESTER Total 15 credits
Practical hands-on learning opportunities are infused 10-091-171 EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 2
with theory throughout the program. Studies include 10-091-185 AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES & MARKETING 3 FIFTH SEMESTER
the four major categories of crop management: soil 10-091-117 INTERNSHIP 2 3
and crop management, pest management, nutrient 10-093-105 PESTICIDE/FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT 3 10-091-119 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 1
management and water management. During the 10-093-106 AGRICULTURE SERVICE MANAGEMENT 2
program, students will actively manage 100 acres and 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-091-180 AGRICULTURE SALES & PROMOTION 2
complete an internship work experience. Jobs in this or 3 10-093-111 GIS APPLICATIONS & RESOURCE
area are generally physical and require the strength 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 MANAGEMENT 3
to lift and carry 50 pounds. Learners interested in 10-093-112 AGRONOMY DATA TECHNOLOGY 2
this career should have a valid driver’s license to 10-806-134 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
operate equipment, above average computer skills or 3 Total 14 credits
and possess good oral, reading and writing skills. In 10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
addition, professionals in this area tend to spend a Total 16-17 credits
great deal of their time working outdoors. Potential TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69-70 CREDITS
occupations include: Cranberry Marsh Worker, Farm THIRD SEMESTER
Laborer, Irrigation Worker, Harvest Worker, Seasonal 10-091-135 PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION 3
Elevator Worker, Seasonal Pesticide Applicator 10-091-140 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT 2
Specialist, Sales Representative, Crop Scout, Crop 10-093-107 PLANT SCIENCE AND WEED ID 3
Research Assistant, Custom Applicator, Crop Insurance Total 8 credits
Professional, Buyer-Crop Protectants, Field Supervisor
and Field Crew Member.

Culinary Arts (NEW) FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-316-100 SANITATION FOR FOOD SERVICE 10-316-111 THE SEASONAL KITCHEN AND PANTRY 2
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE OPERATIONS 2 10-316-114 RESTAURANT OPERATIONS 4
10-316-101 CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS 4
The Culinary Arts Associate Degree program is for 10-316-102 BAKING FUNDAMENTALS 2 10-316-115 RESTAURANT COST CONTROLS 2
learners who are passionate about food. If you 10-316-103 DELI OPERATIONS 1 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
are interested in becoming a professional cook, 10-316-104 BREAKFAST CUISINE 1 or 3
chef, baker, pastry chef, institutional cook, kitchen 10-316-105 MID-DAY MEALS 1 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
assistant, or other culinary professional, then 10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
this program is for you. Learners will have the 10-316-106 COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES 1 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
opportunity to practice and apply skills learned in 10-316-119 WAIT STAFF TRAINING 1 10-999-992 ELECTIVE 2
cooking methods, baking, sanitation, menu planning, 10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 Total 19 credits
nutrition, dining room operations, fine dining, cost or 3
control and management. Restaurant professionals 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS FOURTH SEMESTER 2
work long hours on their feet, multi-task and interact Total 16 credits 10-316-108 GARDE-MANGER / DECORATIVE FOODS
with the customer to provide an excellent dining 10-316-116 CULINARY INTERNSHIP 3
experience. Learners will hone the skills necessary SECOND SEMESTER 2 10-316-117 RESTAURANT FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS 2
for developing and creating dishes that are visually 10-316-107 NUTRITION 10-316-118 GOURMET FOODS 3
appealing and full of flavor. Potential occupations 10-316-109 SOUP & STOCK PRODUCTION 2
include: Prep Cook, Line Cook, Garde Manger, Sous 10-316-110 MEAT & FISH ESSENTIALS 3 10-316-121 BAKING AND SPECIALTY DECORATING 2
Chef, Chef, Head Cook, First Line Supervisors of Food 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
Preparation and Serving Staff, Banquet Chef, Catering 10-316-112 MENU PLANNING, MANAGEMENT 10-999-992 ELECTIVE 2
Manager, Baker. AND DESIGN 1 Total 17 credits
10-316-113 CATERING 2
10-316-120 RESTAURANT SALES AND PROMOTION 1 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69 CREDITS

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
or 3
10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Total 17 credits

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Dairy Science FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER 3
10-091-101 ORIENTATION TO AGRICULTURE STUDIES 1 10-091-107 DAIRY NUTRITION
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-091-104 INTRO TO ANIMAL SCIENCE 3 10-091-117 INTERNSHIP 2 3
10-091-110 CALF CARE MANAGEMENT LAB 1 10-091-125 LACTATING COW MANAGEMENT LAB 1
The Dairy Science Associate Degree program provides 10-091-171 EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 2 10-091-186 AGRICULTURAL ACCOUNTING 2
a well-rounded, real-world understanding of the 10-091-175 AGRICULTURE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 or 2
business of dairy production. The agriculture classes 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4 10-091-180 AGRICULTURE SALES & PROMOTION 3
are taught at the Agriculture Center of Excellence, 10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS
which houses a production dairy farm operation. or 4 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Throughout the program, students are participating 10-806-114 GENERAL BIOLOGY or 3
in a variety of activities at the farm. Classroom Total 16-17 credits 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
instruction is combined with hands-on learning Total 15 credits
opportunities to expose students to a wide-range of SECOND SEMESTER
farming practices. In addition, students will complete 10-091-106 ANIMAL DISEASES 1 2 FIFTH SEMESTER
two internship work experiences. Jobs in this field 10-091-109 MILK QUALITY & PRODUCTION 3 10-091-103 ANIMAL BREEDING REPRODUCTION 3
are generally physical and require the strength to 10-091-115 HEIFER CARE MANAGEMENT LAB 1 SELECTION 1
lift and carry 50 pounds. Learners interested in this 10-091-155 INTERNSHIP 1 - DAIRY PRODUCTION 3 10-091-119 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 3
career should have above average computer skills. 10-091-121 ROBOTIC DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT
Additionally, learners looking to be successful in this 10-091-185 AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES & MARKETING 3 or
occupation should have the aptitude to work with 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-091-141 MILKING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
animals and possess good oral, reading and writing or 3 10-091-190 FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3
skills. Potential occupations include: Agriculture 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
Product Sales and Marketing, Agriculture Promotion, 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Agriculture Tourism, Livestock Buyer/Seller/ Total 15 credits 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Owner, Agriculture Worker/Herdsman, Farm Owner,
Artificial Insemination Technician, Breed Association THIRD SEMESTER 1 Total 16 credits
Representative, Feed Mill Worker, Agriculture 10-091-120 TRANSITION COW MANAGEMENT LAB 3
Inspector, Agriculture Laboratory Specialist. 10-091-135 PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68-69 CREDITS

10-091-140 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT 2
Total 6 credits

Veterinary Science FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-091-101 ORIENTATION TO AGRICULTURE STUDIES 1 10-091-107 DAIRY NUTRITION
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-091-102 VETERINARY ASSISTANT FUNDAMENTALS 1 10-091-175 AGRICULTURE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2
10-091-104 INTRO TO ANIMAL SCIENCE 3 10-091-196 CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 1 2
In this program, studies in dairy science are combined 10-091-106 ANIMAL DISEASES 1 2 10-091-198 CLINICAL PRACTICES - VET 2 3
with veterinary courses to provide a foundation for 10-091-172 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - VET 1 2 10-091-199 ANIMAL RESEARCH METHODS - AALAS 2
employment opportunities in the veterinary assistant 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
and agriculture sector. The agriculture classes are 10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
taught at the Agriculture Center of Excellence, which or 4 or 3
houses a production dairy farm operation. Throughout 10-806-114 GENERAL BIOLOGY 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
the program, students are participating in variety Total 16-17 credits Total 18 credits
of activities at the farm. Classroom instruction is
combined with hands-on learning opportunities to SECOND SEMESTER 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
expose students to a wide-range of animal husbandry 10-091-108 ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY/VETERINARY 3 10-091-103 ANIMAL BREEDING REPRODUCTION 3
practices. In addition, students will complete one 10-091-109 MILK QUALITY & PRODUCTION 2 SELECTION
internship work experience. Jobs in this field are 10-091-174 VET OFFICE PROCEDURES 1 10-091-117 INTERNSHIP 2
generally physical and require the strength to lift 10-091-119 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 1
and carry 50 pounds. Learners interested in this 10-091-191 ANIMAL DISEASES 2 2 10-091-121 ROBOTIC DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT 3
career should have above average computer skills. 10-091-193 CLINICAL PRACTICES - VET 1 3 or 3
Additionally, learners looking to be successful in this 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-091-141 MILKING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
occupation should have the aptitude to work with or 3 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
animals, and possess good oral, reading and writing 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 2 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
skills. Potential occupations include: Veterinary 10-999-992 ELECTIVE 18 credits Total 16 credits
Assistant, Animal Laboratory Assistant, Animal Total
Research Assistant, Agriculture Product Sales and
Marketing, Agriculture Promotion, Agriculture Tourism, TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68-69 CREDITS
Animal Caretaker, Pet Store, Zoo, Doggy Day Care,
Agriculture Technician, Farm Worker, Animal Maternity
Tending. Upon completion of the program and work
experience, students will be able to take the Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) exam to work in
an animal research facility or veterinary clinic.

16

Technical Diplomas

Agriculture Equipment Technician

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The Agriculture Equipment Technician Technical FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER 3
Diploma combines classroom theory with extensive 10-442-101 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING 2 31-070-107 AIR CONDITIONING
hands-on training in an agriculture shop environment 31-070-101 SAFE EQUIPMENT OPERATION 2 31-070-108 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2 3
to provide a well-rounded education in the agriculture 31-070-102 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 1 3 31-070-109 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS 2 3
equipment service and repair industry. The program is 31-070-103 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2 31-070-110 IMPLEMENTS 2 3
housed at the Agriculture Center of Excellence, which 31-070-104 AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2 31-070-111 SKID LOADER/COMPACT EQUIPMENT 2
is a production dairy farm that utilizes cutting-edge 31-070-105 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 1 4 31-070-112 CUSTOMER SERVICE PRINCIPLES 1
agriculture technology. Learners will gain experience 31-070-106 IMPLEMENTS 1 3 31-070-113 DIESEL ENGINE THEORY 1
in agriculture equipment, fluid power, maintenance, Total 18 credits 31-070-114 POWER TRAIN THEORY 1
metal repair techniques and diagnostics and repair. Total 17 credits
Learners interested in this career should have above
average computer skills, the ability to work with TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 35 CREDITS
tools and the physical capacity to lift and carry 50
lbs. In addition, learners looking to be successful in For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
this occupation should have the aptitude to work information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
within precise limits and standards and possess good
oral, reading and writing skills. Potential employers
include: agriculture equipment dealers, cooperatives,
custom operators, large farms and equipment
manufacturers. This program requires learners to have
a valid driver’s license.

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Associate Degrees

Architecture Architectural Design & Technology
& Construction
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

This program prepares learners with the necessary skills for the many architectural design career options in
the construction industry. Students will gain knowledge in and employ the principles of residential and light
commercial design through completion of authentic projects. Energy conservation and sustainability concepts
are incorporated throughout the program’s curriculum. Coursework includes introductory and advanced
classes in design, presentation, construction technology, surveying, structural analysis, code interpretation,
estimating and project management. Students will utilize various software programs including Computer Aided
Design (AutoCAD), 3D Computer Modeling (SketchUp), Building Information Modeling (BIM – SoftPlan & Revit),
Animation/Simulation and Energy Modeling. Graduates also have the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in
construction management through UW-Stout, UW-Platteville and Michigan Tech University; a bachelor’s degree
in architecture can also be earned through a transfer agreement with UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture &
Urban Planning. Potential occupations include: Architectural Designer, Residential Designer, Light Commercial
Designer, Kitchen/Bath Designer, CAD Technician, BIM Technician/Specialist, CAD Drafter/Detailer, Estimator,
Project/Construction Manager, Architect Assistant, Surveyor Assistant, Sales Associate, Contract Sales,
Wholesale Buyer, Building Inspector, Material/System Specifier.

FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-614-101 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 3 10-614-114 BUILDING TRADE STATICS 4
10-614-121 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 3 10-614-122 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 3
10-614-129 SKETCHUP FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 10-614-127 REVIT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
10-614-139 AUTOCAD 2D FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 10-614-155 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 3
10-614-161 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING FOR 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
ARCHITECTURE 1 1 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-614-162 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING FOR
ARCHITECTURE 2 2 Total 18 credits

10-804-195 COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
or 4 10-614-108 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 3
10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 10-614-112 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 2 3
Total 16-17 credits
10-614-128 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2
10-614-182 DESIGN & PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES 2 2
SECOND SEMESTER 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
10-614-103 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 3 or 3
10-614-110 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 1 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
10-614-119 DESIGN & PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES 1 2
10-614-132 SURVEYING FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Total 16 credits
10-614-160 SOFTPLAN FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2
10-804-196 TRIGONOMETRY W/APPS 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69-70 CREDITS
or 3
10-804-195 COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS 4
10-806-154 GENERAL PHYSICS 1
Total 19 credits

18

Technical Diplomas

Residential Building FIRST SEMESTER 2 SECOND SEMESTER
10-410-101 BLUEPRINT READING & ESTIMATING 10-410-126 RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING 1
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-410-125 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL 1 10-410-134 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING 1 1
10-601-115 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HVAC 1 1 10-410-136 DWELLING CONTRACTOR QUALIFIER 1
The Residential Building Technical Diploma provides 31-410-300 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 1 10-601-116 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HVAC 2 1
practical, hands-on learning opportunities for 31-410-302 SITE LAYOUT & FOUNDATION 31-410-312 CONSTRUCTION METHODS 2 1
students preparing to enter the construction industry. CONSTRUCTION 2 31-410-313 EXTERIOR FINISH 4
Learner responsibilities will include framing to 31-410-303 STRUCTURAL FRAMING 4
finishing a site built new home. Learners will gain 31-410-304 ADVANCED FRAMING AND SEALING 3 31-410-314 INTERIOR FINISH 4
knowledge in “whole house” sustainable building 31-410-321 TRADES CONSTRUCTION 2
practices. Upon completion of the home, a Focus on 31-410-311 CONSTRUCTION METHODS 1 1 31-804-308 APPLIED MATHEMATICS 2- CONSTRUCTION 1
Energy consultant tests and rates the home for energy 31-410-324 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION 1
efficiency. The curriculum is infused with Focus on 31-804-305 APPLIED MATHEMATICS 1 2 32-801-369 APPLIED TECH COMMUNICATION IN 2
Energy standards and guidelines. The program house Total 18 credits HUMAN RELATIONS
is built off campus. Students will be responsible for Total 18 credits
their own transportation to the job site. Potential
occupations include: General Contractor, Residential TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 36 CREDITS
Carpenter, Commercial Carpenter, Cabinet Intaller,
Roofing Contractor, Siding Contractor, Window/Door For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
Installer, Finish Carpenter, Hardwood Floor Installer, information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
HVAC Apprentice, entry into the Electrical, Plumbing
or Carpenter Apprenticeship programs.

Structural Steel Detailing

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma prepares learners with FIRST SEMESTER 3 SECOND SEMESTER 2
the necessary skills for a career as an entry-level 10-614-106 STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING 1 3 10-442-171 WELDING FUNDAMENTALS 3
structural steel detailer in the construction industry. 10-614-115 INTRODUCTION TO SDS/2 2 10-614-107 STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING 2 2
Learners gain knowledge and experience in 10-614-147 INDUSTRY WORKPLACE SKILLS 2 10-614-149 SSD PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
architectural technology, commercial construction 10-614-148 SSD PRINT READING 3 10-614-150 SDS/2 PROJECT 3
methods/materials, structural systems, SDS/2 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 13 credits 10-614-151 INTERMEDIATE SDS/2 13 credits
software usage, fabrication drawing/document Total Total
development and project management.
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 26 CREDITS

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

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Arts, Audiovisual Associate Degrees
Technology &
Communications Graphic Communication Technologies

20 FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The program covers the complete printing process, starting with basic layout and design and an introduction to
printing and ending with advanced courses in all of the various areas of printing. Specific areas covered include
computer design, electronic pre-press, plate making, presswork, binding and finishing, digital photography
and video, estimating and customer service. The program focuses on providing hands-on training on typical
software programs, printing presses and bindery equipment. Potential occupations include: Production
Designer, Pre-Press Technician, Preflight Specialist, Web Graphic & Page Design, Offset Press Operator,
Flexographic Press Operator, Digital Press Operator, Screen Printing Operator and Bindery Operator.

FIRST SEMESTER 2 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-204-112 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING 2 10-204-111 PRINTING ESTIMATING 2
10-204-121 DESIGN & TYPOGRAPHY 2 10-204-116 PUBLISHING ON THE INTERNET 2
10-204-122 COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION 2 10-204-130 ADVANCED PAGE LAYOUT 4
10-204-123 COMPUTER PAGE LAYOUT 3 10-204-184 ADVANCED PRESS OPERATIONS 3
10-204-135 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 10-204-185 SCREEN AND SPECIALTY PRINTING 3
10-204-137 INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3 or 17 credits
Total 15 credits 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
Total
SECOND SEMESTER
10-204-126 PHOTOSHOP/IMAGE MANIPULATION 2 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
10-204-181 POSTPRESS OPERATIONS 3 10-204-118 DIGITAL VIDEO
10-204-182 PRESS SYSTEMS 3 10-204-129 PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 2
10-204-183 CROSS MEDIA PERSONALIZATION 3 10-204-186 INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS 4
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
10-806-134 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits or

10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3
Total 18 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68 CREDITS

Video Production

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Video Production Associate Degree program provides a comprehensive overview of the equipment, concepts
and techniques needed to design, produce and edit effective professional video products and introduces the
primary tools needed for the creation of 2D and 3D animation projects. Specific areas covered in the program
include pre-production processes: story development, scripting, storyboarding, scheduling and budgeting;
production techniques: camera operation, lighting, interviewing, audio recording; and post-production workflow:
capturing, editing, motion-graphics, sound design, rendering, outputting and publishing. The program focuses
on providing students with the hands-on technical skills necessary to create professional video products and to
work in a variety of audio-visual media production and post-production capacities. Potential occupations include:
Independent Video Professional, Video Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, Video Editor, Sound Recordist,
Post-Production Supervisor, Freelance Videographer, Camera Operator, Production Assistant, Motion Graphics
Designer, Animator, Creative Director, Video Archivist, Media Manager, Video Technician.

FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-204-121 DESIGN & TYPOGRAPHY 2 10-204-150 2D MOTION DESIGN
10-204-135 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 3 10-206-152 FILM & VIDEO: HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGIES 3
10-206-150 VIDEO PRE-PRODUCTION 3 10-206-154 VIDEO PRODUCTION: STUDIO 3
10-206-155 VIDEO PRODUCTION: ON LOCATION 3 10-206-156 ADVANCED EDITING TECHNIQUES 3
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Total 15 credits
Total 17 credits
FOURTH SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER 2 10-204-129 PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 2
10-204-122 COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION 2 10-204-151 3D MODELING FOR MOTION GRAPHICS 3
10-204-126 PHOTOSHOP/IMAGE MANIPULATION 10-206-157 VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 4
10-206-151 AUDIO FOR VIDEO AND ANIMATION 2 10-206-158 MOTION GRAPHICS & VISUAL EFFECTS 3
10-206-153 VIDEO EDITING 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
or 3 or
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 Total 18 credits
Total 15 credits
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 65 CREDITS

Business, Associate Degrees
Management &
Administration Administrative Professional

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The efficiency of any organization depends in part upon the administrative professionals who are at the
center of communications within the firm. They process and transmit information to the staff and to other
organizations. The Administrative Professional Associate Degree program will train you in a wide range of skills
using the latest computer technology. NTC’s Administrative Professional coursework prepares students to
provide customer service, produce business communications, manage projects, plan meetings and events and
perform an array of office responsibilities.

FIRST SEMESTER 1 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-103-224 POWERPOINT 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-101-147 ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS 3
10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 10-106-157 DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT 3
10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-106-170 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 3
10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 10-106-188 DESKTOP PUBLISHING 2
10-106-104 BUSINESS PROOFREADING & EDITING 3 10-106-201 OFFICE PORTFOLIO 3
10-106-107 MEETING, TRAVEL & EVENT PLANNING 2 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 17 credits
10-106-125 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Total
10-106-178 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
or 3 10-101-180 QUICKBOOKS 1 1
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 10-106-156 KEYBOARDING 3 1
10-106-186 INTEGRATED MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS 3
10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3 10-106-202 OFFICE INTERNSHIP 1
or 3 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
Total 18 credits
10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
SECOND SEMESTER Total 12 credits
10-103-230 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 2 1
10-106-100 MODERN OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66 CREDITS

10-106-129 KEYBOARDING 2 1
10-106-142 MICROSOFT WORD APPLICATIONS 2
10-106-144 10-KEY BY TOUCH 1
10-106-145 INFORMATION STORAGE MANAGEMENT 3
10-106-166 DIGITAL TRANSCRIPTION 2
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
or 3
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 19 credits
Total

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Business Management

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Business Management Associate Degree FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 4
program is intended to provide learners with general 10-102-124 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 10-101-111 ACCOUNTING 1
business acumen. Students will study accounting, 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3 10-196-114 LEAN ORGANIZATIONS 3
management, leadership, business law, human 10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
resource management, communication and other 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
topics to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities or 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
to successfully manage and lead in today’s ever- 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 Total 16 credits
changing global economy. 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Total 15 credits FOURTH SEMESTER
10-101-113 ACCOUNTING 2 4
SECOND SEMESTER 10-102-125 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP 3
10-104-172 MARKETING PRINCIPLES 3 or 3
10-196-169 LEADING CHANGE AND DIVERSITY 3 10-102-127 MENTORED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
10-196-190 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3 10-102-160 BUSINESS LAW 1 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 10-196-198 TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS LEADERS 3
or 3 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS Total 19 credits
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68 CREDITS

Health Care Business Services FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 2
10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-160-122 LONG-TERM CARE/MEDICARE/MEDICAID 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-160-130 INTEGRATING DEL & FIN HEALTH CARE
10-160-120 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH INSURANCE 3 10-530-197 ICD DIAGNOSIS CODING 3
This program prepares learners to work in a variety 10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-530-199 ICD PROCEDURE CODING 2
of job settings related to the completion, processing, 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
investigation and analysis of health-related insurance 10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
claims. Job opportunities exist in the business or 3 Total 16 credits
offices of health insurance companies, managed care 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
organizations, hospitals, medical clinics, nursing 10-806-110 BODY, STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
facilities and other related health care facilities. or 4 10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 2
Potential occupations include: Medical or Dental 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY or 2
Insurance Customer Service Representative, Claims Total 17-18 credits 10-501-104 HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Analyst, COBRA Specialist, Enrollment Representative, 10-160-121 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH CARE 2
Provider Relations Specialist, Benefit Verification SECOND SEMESTER 3 MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
and Authorization Specialist, Insurance Billling 10-101-147 ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
Specialist, Admitting Representative, Reimbursement 10-160-131 ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION OF 10-160-140 HEALTH CARE BUSINESS SERVICE
Coordinator, Privacy and Compliance Auditor, HEALTH CARE 3 INTERNSHIP 3
HIM/Medical Records Associate, Patient Accounts 10-530-176 HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT 2 10-530-185 HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT 2
Specialist, Clinic Office Supervisor or Manager, 10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
Hospital Administrative Assistant, Home Health 10-530-181 INTRO TO THE HEALTH RECORD 1 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Administrative Assistant, Medical Coder. 10-530-182 HUMAN DISEASE FOR HLTH PROFES 3
Total 15 credits
10-530-184 CPT CODING 3
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66-67 CREDITS
or 3
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
Total 18 credits

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Insurance FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 2
10-102-124 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3 10-104-154 PRINCIPLES OF SALES
10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 10-162-112 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT 3
The Insurance Associate Degree program will provide 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-196-114 LEAN ORGANIZATIONS 3
learners with a solid understanding of the insurance or 10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
profession. The insurance industry is one of the fastest 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
growing professions in Wisconsin. Students will 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
learn business management practices and insurance Total 15 credits Total 17 credits
specific terms and skills that will enable them to work
in a variety of positions within the insurance industry, SECOND SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER 3
including claims, underwriting, customer service, 10-104-172 MARKETING PRINCIPLES 10-102-127 MENTORED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 3
marketing, training and sales. or 1
10-102-125 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
3 10-162-113 INSURANCE PRE-LICENSING - ETHICS
10-162-110 INSURANCE TERMINOLOGY 2
10-196-190 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-162-114 INSURANCE PRE-LICENSING - PROPERTY
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 AND CASUALTY 2
or 3 10-162-115 INSURANCE PRE-LICENSING - LIFE, 2
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS ACCIDENT AND HEALTH
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 17 credits 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
10-196-198 TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS LEADERS 3
10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
Total 17 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66 CREDITS

Sign Language Interpreting In Education

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

An interpreter acts as a communication link between FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 4
the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student and the classroom 10-533-111 INTERPRETING/EDUCATIONAL SETTING 1 10-804-118 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA W/APPS 3
teacher. This program provides students with the 10-533-112 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERPRETING 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 7 credits
skills to work in schools as educational interpreters PROCESS 5 Total
and support service providers. The student will 10-533-113 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 2
learn to understand deafness and work as part of 10-533-122 VOCABULARY ENHANCEMENT - FOURTH SEMESTER
a Deaf Education Team. Program graduates meet INTERPRETER 10-533-117 ORAL INTERPRETING 1
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License 4 10-533-119 TRANSLITERATING 2 5
884 standards for Educational Interpreters. Potential 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
occupations include: Educational Interpreter, or 3 10-533-120 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 1 3
Interpreter, Interpreter/Tutor. 10-801-198 SPEECH 10-533-123 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES 2
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
or 3
SECOND SEMESTER 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
10-533-114 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 10-809-138 EXCEPTIONAL PERSON 3
10-533-115 INTERPRETING 2 2 Total 17 credits
10-533-116 TRANSLITERATING 1 3
10-533-118 ORIENTATION TO HEARING LOSS 3 FIFTH SEMESTER
10-533-121 ASPECTS OF HEARING LOSS 3 10-533-109 ED INTERPRETING PRACTICUM 5
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 10-533-127 INTERPRETING/TRANSLITERATING 4
Total 3 10-533-128 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 2 1
16 credits 10-533-130 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 2
Total 12 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

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Small Business Entrepreneurship

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Small Business Entrepreneurship Associate FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER
Degree program is designed to help small business 10-102-124 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 10-101-111 ACCOUNTING 1 4
owners and entrepreneurs develop the skills, 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 2 10-104-126 PROMOTIONS 3
knowledge and abilities needed to become more 10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 10-102-174 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 3
successful and help potential small business owners 10-104-172 MARKETING PRINCIPLES 3 10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
and entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. The 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
program will cover the basic business skills such as or 3 Total 16 credits
accounting, managing and marketing while focusing 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 17 credits
on those skills needed to build and grow a small 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY FOURTH SEMESTER 1
business. Total 10-101-180 QUICKBOOKS 1 1
10-101-181 QUICKBOOKS 2 1
SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-101-182 QUICKBOOKS 3 3
10-104-125 SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS 1 10-102-160 BUSINESS LAW 1 3
10-104-154 PRINCIPLES OF SALES 3 10-102-175 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 3
10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 15 credits
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 Total
or 3
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66 CREDITS
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits

Supervisory Management

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Supervisory Management Associate Degree FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
program is intended to train and upgrade supervisors, 10-102-160 BUSINESS LAW 1 3 10-196-114 LEAN ORGANIZATIONS 3
managers and aspiring supervisors and managers. 10-196-164 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE BUSINESS 3 10-196-134 LEGAL ISSUES FOR SUPERVISORS 3
The program is also beneficial to lead persons and PROFESSIONAL 10-196-169 LEADING CHANGE AND DIVERSITY 3
labor union officials. Throughout the program, 10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 10-196-192 MANAGING FOR QUALITY 3
the student will develop skills in human relations, 10-196-191 SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT SKILLS 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
motivation, leadership, delegation, labor relations, 10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 or 3
problem solving, decision-making, communication, 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
stress management, training, time management, Total 18 credits 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 18 credits
business ethics and computer skills. The semester Total
sequence shown below under Curriculum is an SECOND SEMESTER
example only. Supervisory Management students 10-101-147 ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
are free to take courses at a pace, and in an order, or 4 10-196-136 MANAGING SAFETY & RISK IN BUSINESS 3
that best meets their learning needs and schedules. 10-101-111 ACCOUNTING 1 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
Potential occupations include: Manager, Supervisor, 10-196-168 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND 3 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
Lead Person. DEVELOPMENT 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
10-196-190 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-196-198 TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS LEADERS 3
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 or 1
or 3 CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOUR 1-CREDIT COURSES:
Total 15-16 credits 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1
10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1
10-103-224 POWERPOINT 2013 LEVEL 1 1
10-103-223 ACCESS 2013 LEVEL 1 1
Total 15 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66-67 CREDITS

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Technical Diplomas

Accelerated – Human Resource Management

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma is intended to train and Learners within the high change fields of healthcare, FIRST SEMESTER 3
upgrade supervisors, managers and aspiring information technology, agriculture, construction, 10-196-134 LEGAL ISSUES FOR SUPERVISORS
supervisors and managers in human resource manufacturing, etc. will find the course outcomes to 10-196-136 MANAGING SAFETY & RISK IN BUSINESS 3
issues. It also is beneficial to lead persons and labor be extremely relevant to success on the job and the 10-196-193 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
union officials. Individual and team activities, as activities of daily living. As an Embedded Technical Total 9 credits
well as course projects, can be tailored to reflect Diploma, this program ladders fully into the
the needs and challenges of specific career paths. Supervisory Management Associate Degree. TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 9 CREDITS

Accelerated – Leadership

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma is intended to train and of healthcare, information technology, agriculture, FIRST SEMESTER 3
upgrade supervisors, managers and aspiring construction, manufacturing, etc. will find the course 10-196-168 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND 3
supervisors and managers. It also is beneficial to outcomes to be extremely relevant to success on the DEVELOPMENT 3
lead persons and labor union officials. Individual and job and the activities of daily living. As an Embedded 10-196-169 LEADING CHANGE AND DIVERSITY 9 credits
team activities, as well as course projects, can be Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-196-190 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 9 CREDITS
tailored to reflect the needs and challenges of specific Supervisory Management Associate Degree. Total
career paths. Learners within the high change fields TOTAL FOR GRADUATION

Accelerated – Lean Organizations

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma is intended for current and process. Learners within the high change fields of FIRST SEMESTER 3
aspiring lead persons, supervisors and managers in healthcare, information technology, agriculture, 10-196-114 LEAN ORGANIZATIONS 3
organizations of all types and sizes. Learners will use construction, manufacturing, etc. will find the course 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
accelerated learning principles to acquire the skills outcomes to be extremely relevant to success on the 10-196-192 MANAGING FOR QUALITY 9 credits
and tools necessary to successfully manage projects, job and the activities of daily living. As an Embedded Total 9 CREDITS
ensure quality and apply lean operation solutions. Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the TOTAL FOR GRADUATION
These practices will allow the organization to eliminate Supervisory Management Associate Degree.
waste and boost performance throughout the business

Accelerated – Supervision

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma is intended to train and of healthcare, information technology, agriculture, FIRST SEMESTER
upgrade supervisors, managers and aspiring construction, manufacturing, etc. will find the course 10-196-164 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE BUSINESS
supervisors and managers. It also is beneficial to outcomes to be extremely relevant to success on the PROFESSIONAL 3
lead persons and labor union officials. Individual and job and the activities of daily living. As an Embedded 10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3
team activities, as well as course projects, can be Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-196-191 SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT SKILLS 3
tailored to reflect the needs and challenges of specific Supervisory Management Associate Degree. Total 9 credits
career paths. Learners within the high change fields
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 9 CREDITS

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Healthcare Receptionist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma is designed as an extension of office support functions within a health care FIRST SEMESTER 1
of the Office Assistant Technical Diploma or organization. As an Embedded Technical Diploma, 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1
Administrative Professional Associate Degree this program ladders fully into the Medical Office 10-106-111 FOUNDATIONS OF THE MEDICAL OFFICE 3
program by preparing the learner to perform a variety Specialist Technical Diploma. 10-106-112 INTEGRATED MEDICAL OFFICE 2
10-106-160 HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION 2
10-106-178 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
Total 15 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 15 CREDITS

Medical Office Specialist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Medical Office Specialist serves patient and FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER 2
organizational needs by performing a variety of 10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 2
office support or business functions within a health 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 or
care organization. The Medical Office Specialist 10-106-107 MEETING, TRAVEL & EVENT PLANNING 2 10-501-104 HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Technical Diploma prepares students for work in a 10-106-112 INTEGRATED MEDICAL OFFICE 2
physician’s office, clinic, hospital or for employment 10-106-111 FOUNDATIONS OF THE MEDICAL OFFICE 3 10-106-125 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
wherever knowledge of medical terminology, 10-106-160 HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION 2
professional procedures and ethics is required. 10-106-178 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1 10-106-142 MICROSOFT WORD APPLICATIONS 2
Duties of a Medical Office Specialist may include 10-106-145 INFORMATION STORAGE MANAGEMENT 3
scheduling appointments, screening and making 10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-106-164 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 2
telephone calls, obtaining and verifying patient 10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3
registration information, transcribing medical or 3 10-806-110 BODY, STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 3
dictation, preparing and maintaining medical 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS or 4
records, preparing correspondence, preparing patient 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
billing and insurance claims, performing financial 10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
and bookkeeping procedures, arranging outside Total 19 credits Total 18-19 credits
appointments and admissions and managing daily
office activities. TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 37-38 CREDITS

Office Assistant

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Office Assistant Technical Diploma is a one- FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER 3
year program that prepares employees to perform 10-103-224 POWERPOINT 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-106-100 MODERN OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES
entry-level office activities required of office support 10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-106-129 KEYBOARDING 2 1
staff. Software skills, along with customer service 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-106-142 MICROSOFT WORD APPLICATIONS 2
and interpersonal skills, are emphasized. Potential 10-104-103 CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 10-106-144 10-KEY BY TOUCH 1
occupations include: Office/Department Assistant, 10-106-104 BUSINESS PROOFREADING & EDITING 3 10-106-145 INFORMATION STORAGE MANAGEMENT 3
Customer Service Assistant, Receptionist, Data Entry 10-106-107 MEETING, TRAVEL & EVENT PLANNING 2 10-106-166 DIGITAL TRANSCRIPTION 2
Operator. 10-106-125 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 10-106-170 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 3
10-106-178 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 1 10-106-201 OFFICE PORTFOLIO 2
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 or 3
or 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 20 credits
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS Total
Total 18 credits
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 38 CREDITS

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Associate Degrees

Finance Accounting

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Students will learn to maintain accounting systems, analyze business records and prepare financial reports
such as Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements. The program covers general
accounting, microcomputers, tax accounting, cost accounting, auditing and other specialized areas. Potential
occupations include: Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Bookkeeper, General Business Accountant. The
Accounting Associate Degree program prepares learners for the Accredited Business Accountant exam, the
Accreditation in Accountancy exam and the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User test.

FIRST SEMESTER 4 THIRD SEMESTER 4
10-101-111 ACCOUNTING 1 10-101-115 ACCOUNTING 3
10-101-135 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 3 10-101-121 INDIVIDUAL TAX ACCOUNTING 3
10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-101-122 COST ANALYSIS 3
10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
10-106-144 10-KEY BY TOUCH 1 or 3
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
or 3 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS Total 16 credits
10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3
Total 16 credits FOURTH SEMESTER 3
10-101-110 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4
SECOND SEMESTER 4 10-101-120 ACCOUNTING 4 3
10-101-113 ACCOUNTING 2 10-102-127 MENTORED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 3
10-101-125 COST ACCOUNTING 3 or 3
10-101-136 ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 2 10-102-125 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
10-101-180 QUICKBOOKS 1 1 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY
10-101-181 QUICKBOOKS 2 1 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-101-182 QUICKBOOKS 3 1 Total 16 credits
10-102-160 BUSINESS LAW 1 3
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 66 CREDITS

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Total 18 credits

Technical Diplomas

Accounting Assistant

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Accounting Assistant Technical Diploma prepares learners to perform entry-level accounting functions.
Software skills, along with customer service and interpersonal skills, are emphasized. Accounting Assistants
enter data and prepare and process payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash. Potential
occupations include: Accounting Assistant, Office Assistant, Bookkeeper, Staff Accountant.

FIRST SEMESTER 4 SECOND SEMESTER 4
10-101-111 ACCOUNTING 1 10-101-113 ACCOUNTING 2
10-101-135 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 3 10-101-136 ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 2
10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-101-180 QUICKBOOKS 1 1
10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-101-181 QUICKBOOKS 2 1
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-101-182 QUICKBOOKS 3 1
or 3 10-102-124 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 or 3
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS
or 3 10-106-144 10-KEY BY TOUCH 1
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Total 15 credits
Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 31 CREDITS

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

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Associate Degrees

Health Sciences Dental Hygienist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

This associate degree program prepares individuals for a career as a Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist is
a member of the dental team and helps individuals maintain oral health and prevent oral diseases. Under the
supervision of a dentist, the hygienist inspects the mouth, removes stains and deposits from teeth, applies
preventative agents, prepares clinical and diagnostic tests, completes dental x-rays and performs many other
services related to oral care. Dental Hygienists counsel patients about preventive measures such as nutrition,
oral hygiene and dental care. After graduating from an accredited program, Dental Hygienist graduates are
required to successfully complete comprehensive written and clinical examinations given under the direction
of the State Dentistry Examining Board, the American Dental Associations Joint Commission. Potential
occupations include: Dental Sales Representative, Dental Treatment Coordinator and Dental Hygienist.
Please note: General Anatomy & Physiology (10-806-177) must be passed with a grade of “C” or better prior to
submitting a petition to enroll in this program.

FIRST SEMESTER 1 FOURTH SEMESTER 5
10-508-101 DENTAL HEALTH SAFETY 4 10-508-112 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS III 2
10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 5 credits 10-508-113 DENTAL MATERIALS 2
Total 10-508-114 DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY 2
10-508-115 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH
SECOND SEMESTER 10-508-118 DENTAL ANXIETY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT 2
10-508-102 ORAL ANATOMY, EMBRY, HISTOLOGY 4 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-508-103 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY 2 Total 16 credits
10-508-105 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS I 4
10-806-186 INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY 4 FIFTH SEMESTER
10-806-197 MICROBIOLOGY 4 10-508-117 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS IV 4
Total 18 credits 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
or 3
THIRD SEMESTER 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
10-508-106 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS II 4 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-508-107 DENTAL HYGIENE ETHICS & PROFES 1 or
10-508-108 PERIODONTOLOGY 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS
10-508-109 CARIOLOGY 1 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
10-999-991 ELECTIVE 1
10-508-110 NUTRITION AND DENTAL HEALTH 2 Total 14 credits
10-508-111 GENERAL & ORAL PATHOLOGY 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
or 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
10-801-198 SPEECH
Total 17 credits

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

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Medical Laboratory Technician FIRST SEMESTER 1 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-513-110 BASIC LAB SKILLS 2 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-513-111 PHLEBOTOMY 1 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 6 credits
10-513-113 QA LAB MATH 2 Total 2
This program prepares learners to act as entry- 10-513-115 BASIC IMMUNOLOGY CONCEPTS 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
level Medical Laboratory Technicians. The Medical 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-513-130 ADVANCED HEMATOLOGY 2
Laboratory Technician is a member of the health care or 4 10-513-131 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 1 4
team who provides clinical information for disease 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 4 10-513-132 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2 2
prevention, medical diagnosis and treatment of the 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 17 credits 10-513-133 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3
patient by processing specimens and performing 10-806-186 INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY 10-513-140 ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY 16 credits
laboratory tests. Medical Laboratory Technicians may Total 4 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
also have responsibilities for information processing, SECOND SEMESTER 2 Total 4
training and quality control monitoring. They perform 10-513-109 BLOOD BANK 3 FIFTH SEMESTER 4
tests manually, with automated equipment or both. 10-513-114 URINALYSIS 1 10-513-151 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 1 11 credits
Graduates are qualified to take the Board of Registry 10-513-120 BASIC HEMATOLOGY 3 10-513-152 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2
examination from the American Society for Clinical 10-513-121 COAGULATION 4 10-513-153 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 3
Pathology. The majority of Medical Laboratory 10-801-198 SPEECH 17 credits Total
Technicians work in hospital or clinical labs. Some 10-806-197 MICROBIOLOGY
Medical Laboratory Technicians may choose to work Total TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 67 CREDITS
for veterinary laboratories, industrial labs, insurance
companies, research facilities, environmental labs While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
or public health. The Medical Laboratory Technician a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
program is accredited by the National Accrediting all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018,
773.714.8880. Potential occupations include: Medical
Laboratory Technician, Pathology Research Assistant,
Quality Control Technician and Phlebotomist.

Nursing FIRST SEMESTER 2 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-543-101 NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 3 10-543-109 NSG: COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERAT 1
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-543-102 NURSING SKILLS 2 10-543-110 NSG: MENTAL HEALTH COMM CON 2
10-543-103 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY 10-543-111 NSG: INTERMED CLIN PRACTICE 3
Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed 10-543-104 NSG: INTRO CLINICAL PRACTICE 2 10-543-112 NURSING ADVANCED SKILLS 1
process that seeks to promote optimal health within 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-806-197 MICROBIOLOGY 4
the context of individuals, family, community and or 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
society. The concept of caring, which is central to 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 10-999-992 ELECTIVE 2
nursing, is communicated through both attitude 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 Total 18 credits
and action. Nursing uses the nursing process, a 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
problem solving approach to provide holistic care Total 19 credits FOURTH SEMESTER
to individuals, families and groups within the health 10-543-113 NSG: COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERAT 2 3
care system. Nurses assess health and make clinical SECOND SEMESTER 10-543-114 NSG: MGT & PROFESS CONCEPTS 2
decisions to provide safe and effective nursing care 10-543-105 NURSING HEALTH ALTERATIONS 3 10-543-115 NSG: ADV CLINICAL PRACTICE 3
according to standards of practice within the legal, 10-543-106 NURSING HEALTH PROMOTION 3 10-543-116 NURSING CLINICAL TRANSITION 2
ethical and regulatory frameworks. Nursing practice 10-543-107 NSG: CLIN CARE ACROSS LIFESPAN 2 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
is based on its own body of knowledge. Through 10-543-108 NSG: INTRO CLINICAL CARE MGT 2 or 3
collaboration with other health care professionals, 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-195 ECONOMICS
nursing is responsive to the needs of the community 10-806-179 ADV ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 10-999-993 ELECTIVE 3
across the health-illness continuum. The program Total 17 credits Total 16 credits
is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing, Inc. 3343 Peachtree Road TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; telephone
404.975.5000; www.acenursing.org. Potential While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
occupations include: Registered Nurse. Please contact a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
an enrollment advisor or refer to www.ntc.edu for all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
specific admission requirements. background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

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Radiography FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
10-526-149 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES 1 5 10-526-194 IMAGING EQUIPMENT OPERATION 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-526-158 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY 3 10-526-196 MODALITIES 3
10-526-159 RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING 1 3 10-526-199 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 4 3
Radiography prepares individuals for a career in 10-526-168 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 1 2 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
diagnostic radiology (x-ray) as a radiographer. The 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 or 3
radiographer is a technologist who produces images Total 17 credits 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
of the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis Total 12 credits
of injuries and diseases. Graduates of the program SECOND SEMESTER
are eligible to take the entry-level certification 10-526-170 RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING 2 3 FIFTH SEMESTER
examination administered by the American Registry 10-526-191 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES 2 5 10-526-189 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY 1
of Radiography Technologists (ARRT) and may obtain 10-526-192 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 2 3 10-526-190 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 5 2
employment in x-ray departments associated with 10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3 10-526-195 RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ANALYSIS 2
hospitals, medical clinics and private offices. Program 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3 10-526-197 RADIATION PROTECTION AND BIOLOGY 3
curriculum focuses on theoretical and applied Total 17 credits 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
radiography and includes clinical experience in a or 3
radiology department. The program is accredited THIRD SEMESTER 10-801-198 SPEECH
by the Joint Review Committee on Education in 10-526-193 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 3 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students learn 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3 Total 14 credits
to use x-ray imaging technology to demonstrate Total 3
body parts on x-ray images for diagnostic purposes, 6 credits SIXTH SEMESTER 2
including bedside and trauma procedures, pediatric 10-526-174 ARRT CERTIFICATION SEMINAR 2
radiography and special procedures. Radiography 10-526-198 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL 6 4 credits
Mission Statement: The Northcentral Technical Total
College Radiography program is building futures for
radiography professionals in our community with TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
customer focused life-long learning in a competitive
global workforce. While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

Technical Diplomas

Dental Assistant (Short-Term) FIRST SEMESTER 1 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-508-101 DENTAL HEALTH SAFETY 1 credits 31-508-306 DENTAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL 3 credits
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE Total Total

The Dental Assistant (Short-Term) Technical Diploma SECOND SEMESTER 2 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 16 CREDITS
prepares graduates to work with dentists as they 10-508-103 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
examine and treat patients. Dental Assistants with 10-508-113 DENTAL MATERIALS 2
documented skills also may carry out a variety of 31-508-302 DENTAL CHAIRSIDE 5
laboratory, clinical and office duties. Graduates 31-508-304 DENTAL & GENERAL ANATOMY 2
receive a technical diploma. Most Dental Assistants 31-508-307 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL 1
work in general or specialized dental offices, either Total 12 credits
for individual dentists or for groups of dentists. The
Dental Assistant also may find employment with While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
federal agencies such as the Veteran’s Administration, a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
United States Public Health Services, the Armed all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
Forces, or a state, county or city health facility. background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

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Geriatric Care Specialist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Geriatric Care Specialist Technical Diploma FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
expands the knowledge and skills of direct care 10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS IN THE 10-160-122 LONG-TERM CARE/MEDICARE/MEDICAID 2
providers to include critical thinking, communication, HELPING PROFESSIONS 3 10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
documentation, ethical decision making and practical 10-520-115 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 3
hands-on care. Additionally, the learner will obtain 10-520-145 PROFESSIONAL READINESS 1 10-520-108 METHODS OF SOCIAL CASEWORK 3
a foundational base in funding sources available to 10-543-162 CUSTOMER-FOCUSED CAREGIVING 2
aging clients as well as service providers. Prospective 10-520-150 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
learners include: Certified Nursing Assistants, nursing or 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
students, home health aides, activity directors and 10-544-002 GERIATRIC CONCEPTS FOR NURSES Total 16 credits
those who wish to understand the broader scope of 30-543-300 NURSING ASSISTANT 3
working with the geriatric population. Total 13 credits
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 29 CREDITS

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

Medical Assistant FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-501-308 PHARM FOR ALLIED HEALTH 2
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-501-104 HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 31-509-305 MED ASST LAB PROCEDURES 2 2
10-501-107 INTRO TO HEALTHCARE COMPUTING 2 31-509-306 MED ASST CLIN PROCEDURES 2 3
The Medical Assistant program prepares individuals or 1 31-509-307 MED OFFICE INSURANCE & FINANCE 2
to assist physicians in their offices or other medical 10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1 31-509-309 MEDICAL LAW, ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM 2
settings. Medical assistants perform a wide range and
of duties. The medical assistant is responsible for 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 31-509-310 MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICUM 3
medical and surgical asepsis, taking vital signs, Total 14 credits
assisting the physician with examinations and surgery, 31-509-301 MEDICAL ASST ADMIN PROCEDURES 2
administering ECGs and administering medications. 31-509-302 HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 32 CREDITS
The business/administrative duties include patient
reception, appointment making, record keeping, 31-509-303 MEDICAL ASST LAB PROCEDURES 1 2
filing, bookkeeping, insurance handling, typing 31-509-304 MEDICAL ASST CLIN PROCEDURES 1 4
medical correspondence and transcription and Total 18 credits
microcomputer applications. Laboratory functions
include specimen collection, performance of basic While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
laboratory tests and microscopic work. Graduates a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
find jobs as medical assistants, secretaries, medical all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, receptionists, background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
medical insurance clerks, and electrocardiogram
technicians. “The Northcentral Technical College For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
Medical Assistant Technical Diploma is accredited information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Program (www.caahep.org) upon the
recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education
Review Board (MAERB).” Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street,
Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org.
Courses vary depending on program start date;
students may complete prerequisite courses prior to
program start in accordance with pre/co-requisites
listed. In addition to the required prerequisites and
pre/corequisites the following are other requirements
for the Medical Assistant Practicum: successful
completion and good standing in all other program
courses, compliance with Wisconsin Caregiver Law,
and completion of program health requirements.

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Medical Coding Specialist FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER 1
10-103-046 WINDOWS 7 1 10-103-225 EXCEL 2013 LEVEL 1
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-103-226 WORD 2013 LEVEL 1 1 10-530-176 HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT 2
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-530-182 HUMAN DISEASE FOR HLTH PROFES 3
The Medical Coding Specialist Technical Diploma prepares 10-530-181 INTRO TO THE HEALTH RECORD 1 10-530-184 CPT CODING 3
individuals for employment as entry-level coding 10-806-110 BODY, STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 3 Total 9-10 credits
specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, or 4
physician practice groups, surgery centers, long-term care 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 9 credits THIRD SEMESTER 2
facilities and home health care agencies. Coding specialists Total 10-530-185 HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT 2
are also employed in consulting firms, coding and billing 10-530-195 APPLIED CODING 3
services, insurance companies, governmental agencies 10-530-197 ICD DIAGNOSIS CODING 2
and computer software companies. The medical coding 10-530-199 ICD PROCEDURE CODING 9 credits
specialist reviews medical documentation provided by Total
physicians and other health care providers and translates
this into numeric codes. The coding specialist assigns TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 27-28 CREDITS
and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using
universally recognized coding systems. Several uses of For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
coded data are for payment of health care claims, statistics information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
and medical research. Potential occupations include:
Medical Coding Specialist, Coding Specialist, Coder, Claims
Analyst, Outpatient Coder. Medical Coding Certification
can be obtained after graduation through either the
American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders
(AAPC). Certification requires successful completion of a
written examination.

Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health Aide. After successful completion of FIRST SEMESTER 3
the Nursing Assistant course, students will be able to 30-543-300 NURSING ASSISTANT 3 credits
FINANCIAL AID NOT AVAILABLE take the State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Certification Total 3 CREDITS
Exam. Certification is required for employment at TOTAL FOR GRADUATION
Individuals interested in exploring a health career any federally funded healthcare agency. The Nursing
may want to begin as a nursing assistant. The focus Assistant course is required for admission to the NTC While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not
of the program is on providing personal care to Nursing Associate Degree program and certification be denied based on a criminal background, this program
residents/patients of nursing homes, hospitals and is needed if you desire to seek employment as a requires a background check for placement into clinical sites
other health agencies. Student nursing assistants Medication Assistant or Student Nurse Intern while or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from
learn basic nursing and personal care. Employees completing the Nursing Associate Degree program. completing all course requirements necessary for graduation,
in this field are required to do lifting and moving of gaining licensure and finding employment. For more
residents/patients in bed and to and from chairs. The information about background checks, please visit
job also requires considerable walking and standing. www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
Potential occupations include: Nursing Assistant,

Phlebotomy Technician FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER 1
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-513-110 BASIC LAB SKILLS
FINANCIAL AID NOT AVAILABLE or 4 10-513-111 PHLEBOTOMY 2
10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 3-4 credits 10-513-147 PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL 2
The Phlebotomy Technician Technical Diploma provides Total 10-543-162 CUSTOMER-FOCUSED CAREGIVING 2
practical training in the collection of blood specimens
by venipuncture and capillary puncture. Phlebotomy 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
students are also trained in non-blood specimen Total 10 credits
collection procedures, specimen processing and basic
laboratory skills. Because phlebotomists work directly TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 13-14 CREDITS
with patients, the program covers customer service
training, ethics and communication. The program While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
includes a 100-hour clinical phlebotomy experience. Job a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
opportunities for phlebotomists exist in hospital and all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
clinical laboratories. The Phlebotomy program at NTC has background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
been approved by: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 North River Road,
Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773.714.8880. Graduates
are eligible to participate in national certification exams,
such as ASCP-PBT. Interested applicants must submit a
copy of high school transcripts or proof of GED/HSED.

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Renal Dialysis FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-543-162 CUSTOMER-FOCUSED CAREGIVING 2 31-517-302 RENAL FAILURE AND SUPPORTIVE 3
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 THERAPIES 3
This technical diploma prepares graduates to work or 3 31-517-303 HEMODIALYSIS LAB PROCEDURES 1
effectively in a Renal Dialysis center in a hospital or 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 31-517-304 PRINCIPLES OF RENAL DIALYSIS 2 2
community based setting. The program is delivered 31-517-300 INTRODUCTION TO RENAL DIALYSIS 3 31-517-305 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1 3
through online lectures and learning activities 31-517-301 PRINCIPLES OF RENAL DIALYSIS 1 4 31-517-306 CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2 15 credits
as well as lab and clinical hands-on experiences. Total 15 credits Total
Renal Dialysis Technicians will perform their duties
under the direct supervision of a RN and will be TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 30 CREDITS
responsible for caring for patients receiving dialysis.
Some responsibilities will include setting up dialysis While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
equipment, preparing solutions, performing a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
venipuncture and monitoring and caring for patients all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
during dialysis. In addition, the technician will learn background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
how to perform quality control checks on dialysis
equipment, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
prepare and administer medications, perform vital information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
sign checks, document and provide support to the
patient during treatment. This program also requires
successful completion of the Nursing Assistant
(CNA) course.

Surgical Technologist FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 31-512-331 ST: SURGICAL PROCEDURES 4
or 3 31-512-332 ST: CLINICAL 2 4
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals 10-806-110 BODY, STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 6-7 credits 31-512-334 ST: CLINICAL 3 4
who are an integral part of the team of medical Total Total 15 credits
practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a SECOND SEMESTER 4
variety of settings. The Surgical Technologist works 31-512-327 ST: INTRODUCTION 4 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 36-37 CREDITS
under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and 31-512-328 ST: FUNDAMENTALS 1 2
effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This 31-512-329 ST: FUNDAMENTALS 2 3
individual works under the supervision of a surgeon 31-512-330 ST: CLINICAL 1 2
to ensure that the operating room environment is 31-806-311 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 15 credits
safe, the equipment functions properly and that the Total
operative procedure is conducted under conditions
that maximize patient safety. A Surgical Technologist While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
possesses expertise in the theory and application a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.
and implementation tools and technologies to
facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Please note: information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
This program starts in summer. All student activities
associated with the curriculum, especially while
students are completing his or her clinical rotations,
will be educational in nature. Students will not
be receiving any monetary remuneration during
this educational experience, nor will he or she be
substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical
institution, in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist.

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Associate Degrees

Human Services Early Childhood Education

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Early Childhood Education is an Associate of Applied Science Degree program that will prepare individuals to
pursue a career in early childhood education. Students will analyze theoretical principles of early childhood
education and apply these principles in a variety of settings such as child care centers, family day care, infant/
toddler care, preschool, four-year old kindergarten or kindergarten and/or nanny care. In order to provide a
variety of student teaching experiences, the following format is typically offered: Practicum 1 is a preschool
placement, Practicum 2 is an infant and toddler placement, Practicum 3 is a children with differing abilities
placement and Practicum 4 is a pre-K through grade 3 placement. Potential occupations include: Preschool,
Early Childhood Education, Day Care Center Teacher, Child Care Director, Child Care Program Supervisor,
Elementary Public School Teacher Aide.

FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-307-148 ECE: FOUNDATIONS OF ECE 10-307-166 ECE: CURRICULUM PLANNING 3
10-307-151 ECE: INFANT & TODDLER DEV 3 10-307-187 ECE: CHILDREN W/DIFF ABILITIES 3
10-307-167 ECE: HLTH SAFETY & NUTRITION 3 10-307-195 ECE: FAMILY & COMMUNITY REL 3
10-307-174 ECE: PRACTICUM 1 3 10-307-197 ECE: PRACTICUM 3 3
10-307-178 ECE: ART MUSIC & LANG ARTS 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3 or 3
Total 18 credits 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY
SECOND SEMESTER Total 3
10-307-179 ECE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
10-307-188 ECE: GUIDING CHILD BEHAVIOR 3 10-307-198 ECE: ADMIN AN ECE PROGRAM 3
10-307-192 ECE: PRACTICUM 2 3 10-307-199 ECE: PRACTICUM 4 3
10-307-194 ECE: MATH SCIENCE & SOC ST 3 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-809-128 MARRIAGE & FAMILY 3
10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3 or 3
or 3 10-809-174 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 15 credits
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY or
Total 18 credits 10-809-195 ECONOMICS
10-999-993 ELECTIVE
Total

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69 CREDITS

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

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Human Services

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The Human Services Associate Degree program FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
trains people to provide education, support, care, 10-520-101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES 10-520-104 BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT
advocacy and/or crisis intervention in a human 10-520-115 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 3 10-520-109 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR 3
service agency. Learners acquire the skills needed 10-520-190 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING 2 10-520-119 ADVANCED COUNSELING THEORY
to work with individuals, groups and communities. 10-550-110 UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION 3 & TACTICS 3
Key components of this degree include: Cultural 10-801-125 BASICS OF APA STYLE WRITING 1 or 3
awareness and an understanding of diverse cultural 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-520-141 ISSUES IN CHILD MALTREATMENT
groups, a responsible attitude, commitment to serve or 3 10-520-145 PROFESSIONAL READINESS 1
others and effective communication skills. Students 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3 10-520-151 INTERNSHIP 1 2
will gain occupational experience through Internship 1 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 18 credits 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3
and Internship 2. Total 10-999-991 ELECTIVE 1
Total 16 credits
SECOND SEMESTER
10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS IN THE FOURTH SEMESTER
HELPING PROFESSIONS 3 10-520-106 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3
10-520-108 METHODS OF SOCIAL CASEWORK 3 10-520-150 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3
10-520-140 GROUP COUNSELING METHODS 3 10-520-152 INTERNSHIP 2 2
10-801-198 SPEECH 3 10-520-164 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN
or 3 FIELDWORK 1
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 10-809-138 EXCEPTIONAL PERSON 3
10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 or 3
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3
Total 18 credits 10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

Human Services – Academic

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

In the Human Services – Academic Associate Degree FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
program, the traditional hands-on experience 10-520-101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES 3 10-520-104 BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT 3
provided in a technical college is blended with 10-520-115 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 3 10-520-109 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR 3
additional coursework that will help prepare the 10-520-143 CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STRESS 3 10-520-119 ADVANCED COUNSELING THEORY & TACTICS 3
learner to progress beyond the associate degree MANAGEMENT 10-520-141 ISSUES IN CHILD MALTREATMENT 3
toward additional academic training in the helping 10-801-125 BASICS OF APA STYLE WRITING 1
professions. The flexibility of this program provides 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3
the basis for learners to transfer to another college or 3 10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3
to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 Total 18 credits
degree, while others may enter the work force upon
graduation. Learners will acquire skills needed to 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
work with individuals, groups and communities as 10-999-991 Elective 1 10-520-106 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3
well as learning to work with people of diverse racial, 10-520-145 PROFESSIONAL READINESS 1
ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The degree prepares Total 17 credits 10-520-150 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3
learners for entry-level positions in a variety of human
service agencies. Potential employers include: Social SECOND SEMESTER 10-801-198 SPEECH 3
Services, Community Corrections, Youth Services, 10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS IN THE 10-806-114 GENERAL BIOLOGY 4
Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Group Homes, Alcohol, HELPING PROFESSIONS 3 or 4
Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Agencies, Crisis 10-520-108 METHODS OF SOCIAL CASEWORK 3 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Intervention Centers and Programs for the Aging. 10-520-140 GROUP COUNSELING METHODS 3
Although this degree does not include internships, 10-809-122 INTRO TO AMER GOVERNMENT 3 10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3
learners gain vocational exposure through various Total 17 credits
assessment activities such as informational 10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
interviewing, mock interviews and community service. 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
Total 18 credits

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Human Services – Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The Human Services - Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER
Associate Degree program is designed for individuals 10-520-115 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 10-520-119 ADVANCED COUNSELING THEORY & TACTICS 3
interested in working with addiction issues. The 10-520-190 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING 2 10-520-143 CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STRESS
AODA profession is held to high ethical standards 10-550-110 UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION 3 MANAGEMENT 3
to inspire respect, trust and confidence. Your 10-550-111 INTRODUCTION TO THE AODA PROFESSION 1
conduct must never compromise your ability to 10-801-125 BASICS OF APA STYLE WRITING 1 10-550-112 AODA INTERNSHIP 1 3
fulfill your professional responsibilities. To succeed, 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-550-115 ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
your skills and character must include: emotional or 3 OF ADDICTIVE DISORDERS 3
stability, maturity, self-awareness, self-discipline 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
and personal responsibility; a minimum of one year 10-806-110 BODY, STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 3
free of substance use-related problems; an interest 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
in working with people and appreciation of cultural Total 18 credits Total 16 credits
diversity; strong reading, writing and critical thinking
skills. Potential employment includes: Substance SECOND SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER 3
abuse counseling, correctional facilities, employee 10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS IN THE HELPING 10-520-109 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR
and student assistance programs, and various 10-520-150 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3
community and social service agencies. Program PROFESSIONS 3 10-550-113 AODA INTERNSHIP 2 3
graduates are eligible for licensure in Wisconsin as 10-520-104 BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT 3
Substance Abuse Counselors-In Training, qualifying 10-520-108 METHODS OF SOCIAL CASEWORK 3 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
for entry-level employment in a rewarding career. 10-520-140 GROUP COUNSELING METHODS 3 or 3
10-550-114 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3 10-801-198 SPEECH 3
10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Total 18 credits Total 18 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

Technical Diplomas

Substance Abuse Counselor Education

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The following courses, 31 credits or 558 hours of FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
educational instruction, will be offered to meet the 10-520-115 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 3 10-520-104 BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT 3
educational requirements for the Substance Abuse 10-550-110 UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION 3 10-520-140 GROUP COUNSELING METHODS 3
Counselor Education Technical Diploma. This program 10-550-111 INTRODUCTION TO THE AODA PROFESSION 1 10-550-114 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3
is a pre-approved comprehensive education program 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 10-550-115 ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND
for Substance Abuse Counselors per the Wisconsin Total 10 credits TREATMENT OF ADDICTIVE DISORDERS 3
Department of Safety and Professional Services. As an Total 12 credits
Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders SECOND SEMESTER
fully into the Human Services – Alcohol & Other Drug 10-520-102 BOUNDARIES AND ETHICS IN THE 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 31 CREDITS
Abuse Associate Degree program. HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
10-520-108 METHODS OF SOCIAL CASEWORK 3
10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 9 credits
Total

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

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Associate Degrees

Information IT - Business Analyst
Technology
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to support the development of desktop, web and mobile applications by gathering and
analyzing business requirements, using best practices and relevant technologies. Graduates will be prepared
to function as a liaison between IT and content experts. Graduates will be able to support the software
development needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing,
insurance, finance and software publishing. Potential occupations include: Business Analyst, Functional
Analyst, Systems Analyst and Software Project Coordinator.

FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
10-196-164 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE BUSINESS 10-152-323 BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS AND ANALYSIS 3
PROFESSIONAL 3 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
10-196-189 TEAM BUILDING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 DEVELOPMENT 3
10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-196-192 MANAGING FOR QUALITY 3
10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
Total 18 credits or 3
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
SECOND SEMESTER Total
10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
10-152-371 COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING 3 10-152-337 DATA ANALYTICS 3
10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
Total 18 credits or 1
10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 3
10-196-114 LEAN ORGANIZATIONS
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

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IT - Computer Support Specialist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The IT - Computer Support Specialist (IT-CSS) FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
Associate Degree program prepares individuals 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3 10-150-121 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 1 3
in three areas of support: software, hardware and 10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3
help desk. The IT-CSS graduate will be proficient 10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3 10-154-111 SERVICE SKILLS 3
with Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, 10-154-104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SUPPORT 3 10-154-159 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 3 3
computer hardware, design and development of 10-154-132 WELCOME TO ONLINE LEARNING or 3
databases, basic computer network technologies, FUNDAMENTALS 3 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3
formal help desk environments and mobile 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
computing devices. The IT-CSS program prepares Total 17 credits or 3
learners to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
(MOS) Certification, A+ Certification, HDI Customer SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC
Support Representative (HDI-CSR) and HDI-Desktop 10-103-228 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 2 Total
Support Technician (HDI-DST) Certifications. Potential 10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3
occupations include: Computer Support Specialist, 10-152-371 COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
Computer Applications Specialist, PC Technician, Help 10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 3
Desk Specialist, Help Desk Coordinator and Software 10-154-102 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 2 3 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
Trainer. 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 or 1
10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3 10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP
or 3 10-154-150 HEALTHCARE IT 3
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS or 3
Total 18 credits 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
10-154-151 TROUBLESHOOTING 2
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 15 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 68 CREDITS

IT - Database Administrator FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3 10-150-122 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 2 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-150-176 COMMAND-LINE SHELLS AND SHELL
10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 SCRIPTING 3
Prepares learners to provide database server and 10-152-333 ADVANCED SQL 3
operational support. Graduates will be able to support 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-337 DATA ANALYTICS 3
the database needs of businesses in a wide variety 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3
of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
insurance, finance and software publishing. Potential Total 18 credits DEVELOPMENT 3
occupations include: Database Administration 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
Specialist, Database Administrator and Database SECOND SEMESTER or 3
Analyst. 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1

10-150-121 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 1 3 Total 18 credits
10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3
10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
10-150-181 ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL SERVERS 3
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-152-338 DATABASE ADMINISTRATION 3
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3
Total 18 credits 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE 3
PROJECT 1
10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
or 3
10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

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IT - Database Developer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop, FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
web and mobile software using leading object- 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-313 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3 3
oriented programming languages and related 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-333 ADVANCED SQL 3
technologies, with an emphasis on business logic 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 3
and data-driven applications. Graduates will be 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-371 COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING 3
proficient in SQL, XML and C#, and will be prepared 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-152-392 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3
for success in any contemporary software/database 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
development environment. Graduates will be able Total 18 credits or 3
to support the software development needs of 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
businesses in a wide variety of industries, including SECOND SEMESTER Total 18 credits
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 3
software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
Database Specialist, Database Developer, Database 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3 10-152-314 ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING 3
Administrator, Programmer, Software Developer, Web 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION 10-152-337 DATA ANALYTICS 3
Developer, Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, DEVELOPMENT 3 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Systems Analyst, Software Architect, Software 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3
Trainer, Software Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist, 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
Technical Writer. Total 18 credits or 1
10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 3
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 16 credits
Total

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

IT - Mobile Application Developer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Prepares learners to design and develop mobile, web FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
and desktop software using leading object-oriented 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 3
programming languages and related technologies, 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
with an emphasis on mobile platform-independence 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-381 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 3
and user experience. Graduates will be proficient in 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-383 MOBILE PROGRAMMING 1 3
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, C# and SQL, and will 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-152-392 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3
be prepared for success in any contemporary software 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
development language/environment. Graduates will Total 18 credits or 3
be able to support the software development needs 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including SECOND SEMESTER 3 Total
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2
software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, 10-152-382 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 2 3
Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3 10-152-384 MOBILE PROGRAMMING 2 3
Analyst, Software Architect, Computer Specialist, 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
Technical Support Specialist, Software Trainer, DEVELOPMENT 3 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE 3
Software Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist, 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 PROJECT
Technical Writer, Database Specialist and Database 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
Developer. 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 or 1
Total 18 credits 10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

39

IT - Network Specialist FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 10-150-118 UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS 2
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3 10-150-122 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 2 3
10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3 10-150-180 NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 1 3
The IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree program 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-150-181 ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL SERVERS 3
prepares qualified individuals to install, maintain, 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-150-187 CISCO 3 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 3 3
manage and enhance local area networks (LAN) 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
and wide area networks (WAN). The specialist will Total 17 credits Total 18 credits
implement and/or configure voice-over-IP, email
server management, Internet and cloud services, web SECOND SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
server management, network routers and switches, 10-150-117 UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS 1 3 10-150-124 NETWORK SECURITY 3
standard network troubleshooting procedures, wireless 10-150-121 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 1 3 10-150-182 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING 3
technologies and network operations management, 10-150-176 COMMAND-LINE SHELLS AND SHELL 10-150-183 NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2 3
including infrastructure monitoring, automation, SCRIPTING 3 10-150-188 CISCO 4 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 4 3
software distribution and disaster recovery. Network- 10-150-186 CISCO 2 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 2 3
related software management responsibilities 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
integrates the following core areas: Windows server and or 3 or 1
Linux network operating systems, user management 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 3
and control and enterprise virtual servers. The program 10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3
also covers network security measures such as 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 or
intrusion detection, firewalls, malware and spyware. Total 18 credits 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
The program helps to prepare the graduate to test Total 16 credits
for certificates such as Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified
Networking Associate), Cisco CCNA Security, Cisco TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69 CREDITS
CCNA Voice and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
(MCSA) 70-410 and 74-409 exams. Areas of employment
include: Administration or support of network
infrastructures, unified communication systems and
Windows/Linux/Unix systems.

IT - Quality Assurance Specialist FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-323 BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS AND ANALYSIS 3
Prepares learners to test and apply quality control 10-154-104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SUPPORT 3 10-152-324 SOFTWARE QUALITY AND TESTING 3
procedures to the development of desktop, web 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
and mobile applications, using best practices and 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 DEVELOPMENT 3
relevant technologies. Graduates will be prepared to Total 18 credits 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
test for International Software Testing Qualifications or 3
Board (ISTQB) certification, and will be prepared for SECOND SEMESTER 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
success as part of a software development team. 10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 Total
Graduates will be able to support the software 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
development needs of businesses in a wide variety 10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, 10-152-337 DATA ANALYTICS 3
insurance, finance and software publishing. Potential 10-152-371 COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING 3 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3
occupations include: Software Quality Specialist, 10-154-111 SERVICE SKILLS 3 CAPSTONE PROJECT
Software Quality Associate, Software Quality Analyst 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
and Software Tester. 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
or 1
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 3
Total 20 credits 10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING

10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 13 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 69 CREDITS

40

IT - Software Developer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop, web FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
and mobile software using leading object-oriented 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
programming languages and related technologies. 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-313 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3 3
Graduates will be proficient in C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-333 ADVANCED SQL 3
MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and SQL, and will 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-361 WEB PROGRAMMING 1 3
be prepared for success in any contemporary software 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-152-392 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3
development language/environment. Graduates will 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
be able to support the software development needs Total 18 credits or 3
of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 18 credits
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and SECOND SEMESTER Total
software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 3
Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 FOURTH SEMESTER
Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems 10-152-314 ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING 3
Analyst, Software Architect, Computer Specialist, 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3 10-152-362 WEB PROGRAMMING 2 3
Technical Support Specialist, Software Trainer, 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
Software Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist, DEVELOPMENT 3 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3
Technical Writer, Database Specialist and Database 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 CAPSTONE PROJECT 1
Developer. 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS
Total 18 credits or 1
10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 3
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 16 credits
Total

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

IT - Web Designer FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-213 WEB DESIGN 3 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-221 CONTENT CREATION 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
10-152-231 RASTER GRAPHICS & LAYOUT 3 10-152-224 WEB BRANDING AND MARKETING 3
Prepares learners to design, develop and maintain FOR WEB & MOBILE 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3
professional, high-quality websites, create digital 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
media and integrate web technologies to support an 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 18 credits 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION 3
organization’s needs. Graduates will be proficient in 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY DEVELOPMENT 18 credits
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, content management Total 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
systems, user experience design and branding/ or
marketing on the web, along with various supporting SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
technologies and tools. Graduates will be able to 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 Total
support the web design needs of businesses in a 10-152-222 CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3
wide variety of industries or work as a freelance 10-152-232 VECTOR GRAPHICS & ANIMATION FOURTH SEMESTER
web designer. Potential occupations include: Web FOR WEB & MOBILE 3 10-152-214 WEB DESIGN 4 3
Designer, Webmaster, User Experience Specialist, Web 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
Analyst, Web Support Specialist and Freelance Web
Designer.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE 3
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 PROJECT
10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 1
Total 18 credits or

10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 1
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 3
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
Total 16 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS

41

IT - Web Developer FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 10-152-213 WEB DESIGN 3 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
Prepares learners to design, develop and maintain 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-152-361 WEB PROGRAMMING 1 3
professional, high-quality websites, including 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3 10-152-392 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3
both client-side and server-side web application 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
components. Graduates will be proficient in HTML, Total 18 credits or 18 credits
CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET and various 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
supporting technologies and tools. Graduates will SECOND SEMESTER 3 Total 3
be able to support the web development needs of 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
businesses in a wide variety of industries or work as 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 3 10-152-362 WEB PROGRAMMING 2
a freelance web developer. Potential occupations 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 10-152-381 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 3
include: Programmer, Software Developer, Web 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION 10-152-393 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 1
Developer, Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, DEVELOPMENT 3 CAPSTONE PROJECT 1
Systems Analyst, Web Designer, Webmaster, Web 10-152-398 IT CAREER SKILLS 3
Analyst and Freelance Web Designer. or 3
10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 16 credits
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING 70 CREDITS
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
Total 18 credits Total

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION

Technical Diplomas

IT - Computer Support Technician

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The IT - Computer Support Technician Technical FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
Diploma is a technology intensive program designed 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
to create “power computer users” and computer 10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 10-152-399 IT INTERNSHIP 1
support professionals. Graduates will be highly 10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3 10-154-111 SERVICE SKILLS 3
skilled in a variety of software packages and will 10-154-104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SUPPORT 3 10-154-151 TROUBLESHOOTING 2
be proficient in all aspects of computer hardware. 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 10-154-159 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 3 3
Potential occupations include: Computer Applications Total 14 credits 10-804-123 MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3
Specialist, Information Systems Specialist, PC or 3
Technician. SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
10-103-228 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 2 Total 15 credits
10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3
10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 44 CREDITS

10-154-102 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 2 3 For information about our graduation rates, the median debt
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 of students who completed the program and other important
or 3 information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 technical-diplomas
Total 15 credits

IT - Database Programmer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma prepares its learners to design FIRST SEMESTER 3 SECOND SEMESTER 3
databases and access databases from Microsoft C# 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2
.NET using a variety of frameworks. As an Embedded 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3
Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 Total 6 credits
IT - Software Developer Associate Degree program. Total 9 credits
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 15 CREDITS

42

IT - Database Specialist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop databases perspective of businesses in a wide variety of FIRST SEMESTER 3
with an emphasis on business logic and data-driven industries including healthcare, manufacturing, 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3
applications using leading relational database insurance, finance and software publishing. Potential 10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 6 credits
languages, management systems and related occupations include: Database Specialist, Database Total
technologies. Graduates will be proficient in SQL, Developer, Database Administrator, Business Analyst, SECOND SEMESTER 3
XML and Crystal, and will be prepared for success in Systems Analyst, Software Tester, Quality Assurance 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3
any contemporary software/database development Specialist. As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this 10-152-335 DATABASE REPORTING 6 credits
environment. Graduates will be able to support program ladders fully into the IT – Software Developer Total
the software development needs from a database Associate Degree program. THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-152-333 ADVANCED SQL 3
10-152-337 DATA ANALYTICS 6 credits
Total 18 CREDITS

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION

IT - Health Care Services for the IT Professional

FINANCIAL AID MAY BE AVAILABLE

This technical diploma is an introduction to the waived with a minimum of three years relevant work FIRST SEMESTER 3
health care field for IT professionals who wish to experience in an information technology position/ 10-152-371 COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING 3
work in a health care setting. Prerequisite for entry: setting). As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this 10-154-111 SERVICE SKILLS 3
associate degree in an information technology program ladders fully into the IT - Computer Support 10-154-150 HEALTHCARE IT 9 credits
field. (NOTE: associate degree requirement may be Specialist Associate Degree program. Total 9 CREDITS
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION

IT - Help Desk

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

The IT - Help Desk Technical Diploma prepares provide students with strong technical foundations. FIRST SEMESTER
students for a challenging technical support role. Upon successful completion of the technical diploma, 10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3
Upon completing the IT - Help Desk Technical students will be qualified to sit for HDI Customer 10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3
Diploma, students will be qualified to assist customers, Support Representative (HDI-CSR) and HDI-Desktop 10-154-102 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 2 3
troubleshoot hardware and software problems and Support Technician (HDI-DST) Certifications. As an 10-154-104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SUPPORT 3
document solutions. The IT - Help Desk training Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders 10-154-111 SERVICE SKILLS 3
classes will facilitate a higher level of understanding fully into the IT - Computer Support Specialist 10-154-151 TROUBLESHOOTING 2
of the vital communication skills necessary for conflict Associate Degree program. Total 17 credits
management and effective user training as well as
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 17 CREDITS

For information about our graduation rates, the median debt
of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/
technical-diplomas

IT - Microsoft .NET Programmer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop software publishing. Potential occupations include: FIRST SEMESTER
software using leading object-oriented programming Programmer, Software Developer, Programmer/ 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
languages and related technologies. Graduates will Analyst, Computer Specialist, Technical Support 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
be proficient in C# and JavaScript. Graduates will be Specialist, Software Trainer, Software Tester and 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 3
able to support the software development needs of Quality Assurance Specialist. As an Embedded 10-152-313 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3 3
businesses in a wide variety of industries including Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-152-314 ADVANCED .NET PROGRAMMING 3
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and IT - Software Developer Associate Degree program. Total 15 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 15 CREDITS

43

IT - Microsoft Office

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

This technical diploma provides comprehensive industry certification testing. As an Embedded FIRST SEMESTER 3
training in the latest Microsoft Office software. Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3
Learners will complete training in MS Word, Excel IT – Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree 10-103-228 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 2 3
and PowerPoint. Upon completion, students will be program. 10-154-159 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 3 9 credits
prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Total 9 CREDITS
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION

IT - Mobile Programmer FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-152-381 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 3
Prepares learners to design and develop web and 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 3
mobile software using leading object-oriented 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 Total 12 credits
programming languages and related technologies. Total 15 credits FOURTH SEMESTER
Graduates will be proficient in C#, HTML, CSS, 10-152-382 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 2 3
JavaScript, jQuery and SQL, and will be prepared for SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
success in any contemporary software development 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 or 3
language/environment. Graduates will be able 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 6 credits
to support the software development needs of 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3 Total
businesses in a wide variety of industries including 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and DEVELOPMENT 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 48 CREDITS
software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Programmer, Software Developer, Web/Mobile Total 15 credits For information about our graduation rates, the median debt
Developer, Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, of students who completed the program and other important
Software Trainer, Software Tester, Quality Assurance information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/
Specialist. As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this technical-diplomas
program ladders fully into the IT – Software Developer
Associate Degree program.

IT - Mobile Web Development Specialist

FINANCIAL AID MAY BE AVAILABLE

Prepares learners to design and develop web and software publishing. Potential occupations include: FIRST SEMESTER
mobile software using leading object-oriented Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3
programming languages and related technologies. Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Software 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
Graduates will be proficient in C#, ASP.NET, HTML, Trainer, Software Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist. Total 6 credits
CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. Graduates will be able As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program
to support the software development needs of ladders fully into the IT – Software Developer SECOND SEMESTER
businesses in a wide variety of industries including Associate Degree program. 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
Total 6 credits

THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-152-381 MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 3 credits
Total

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 15 CREDITS

IT - Network Technician FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 10-150-121 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 1 3
FINANCIAL AID MAY BE AVAILABLE 10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3 10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3
Total 5 credits 10-150-186 CISCO 2 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 2 3
This technical diploma will help meet the needs of Total 9 credits
individuals that wish to be more involved in Information
Technology (IT) by providing foundational education in TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 14 CREDITS
the IT field. Learners will explore associate level courses
related to networking and team building skills. As an
Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully
into the IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree program.

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IT - Software Development Specialist

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and FIRST SEMESTER
and web software using leading object-oriented software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3
programming languages and related technologies. Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
Graduates will be proficient in C#, ASP.NET, HTML, Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and SQL, and will be Analyst, Software Trainer, Software Tester, Quality 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3
prepared for success in any contemporary software Assurance Specialist. As an Embedded Technical Total 12 credits
development language/environment. Graduates will Diploma, this program ladders fully into the IT –
be able to support the software development needs Software Developer Associate Degree program. SECOND SEMESTER 3
of businesses in a wide variety of industries including 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2
10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3
10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT 3
Total 12 credits
For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 24 CREDITS

IT - Software Project Manager

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to participate within and lead FIRST SEMESTER 3 SECOND SEMESTER
software development teams. Further, the learner 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
will be able to operate within an Agile environment, 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 DEVELOPMENT 3
understanding object-oriented principles and basic 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
programming logic. As an Embedded Technical Total 9 credits Total 6 credits
Diploma, this program ladders fully into the IT – TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 15 CREDITS
Software Developer Associate Degree program.

IT - User Experience Programmer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop to support the software development needs of FIRST SEMESTER
and web software using leading object-oriented businesses in a wide variety of industries including 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3
programming languages and related technologies healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
with a focus on user-experience design. Graduates software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3
will be proficient in C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Total 9 credits
jQuery, will be able to apply current user-experience Programmer/Analyst, Software Trainer, Software
design standards and will be prepared for success Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist. As an Embedded SECOND SEMESTER
in any contemporary software development Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
language/environment. Graduates will be able IT – Software Developer Associate Degree program. 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 3
10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
Total 9 credits
For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 18 CREDITS

IT - Web Design FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-213 WEB DESIGN 3 3
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-152-221 CONTENT CREATION 3 10-152-223 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3
10-152-231 RASTER GRAPHICS & LAYOUT 10-152-224 WEB BRANDING AND MARKETING 3
Prepares learners to design, develop and maintain FOR WEB & MOBILE 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3
websites, create digital media, promote products and 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 12 credits
services on the web and support an organization’s 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 Total
web design needs. Graduates will be proficient in Total 15 credits
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, content management TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 39 CREDITS
systems, user experience design and branding/ SECOND SEMESTER
marketing on the web. Potential occupations include: 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 3
Web Designer, Webmaster, User Experience Specialist, 10-152-222 CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3
Web Support Specialist and Freelance Web Designer. 10-152-232 VECTOR GRAPHICS & ANIMATION For information about our graduation rates, the median debt
As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program FOR WEB & MOBILE 3 of students who completed the program and other important
ladders fully into the IT – Web Designer Associate information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/
Degree program. technical-diplomas

10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 45
Total 12 credits

IT - Web Design Specialist FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 3 10-152-212 WEB DESIGN 2 3
FINANCIAL AID MAY BE AVAILABLE 10-152-221 CONTENT CREATION 3 10-152-222 CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3
10-152-231 RASTER GRAPHICS & LAYOUT 3 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3
Prepares learners to design, develop and maintain FOR WEB & MOBILE 9 credits Total 9 credits
websites. Graduates will be introduced to HTML, Total
CSS, JavaScript, content management systems and TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 18 CREDITS
video/audio/photo editing for the web. Potential
occupations include: Web Designer, Webmaster and For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
Freelance Web Designer. As an Embedded Technical information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas
Diploma, this program ladders fully into the IT – Web
Designer Associate Degree program.

IT - Web Programmer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE • AVAILABLE THROUGH VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Prepares learners to design and develop desktop FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
and web software using leading object-oriented 10-152-211 WEB DESIGN 1 10-152-361 WEB PROGRAMMING 1 3
programming languages and related technologies. 10-152-310 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 3 10-152-392 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE 3
Graduates will be proficient in C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET 10-152-311 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 1 3 10-804-133 MATH & LOGIC 9 credits
MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and SQL, and will 10-152-331 DATABASE CONCEPTS 3 Total
be prepared for success in any contemporary software 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 3
development language/environment. Graduates will Total 15 credits 10-152-362 WEB PROGRAMMING 2 3
be able to support the software development needs 10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3
of businesses in a wide variety of industries including SECOND SEMESTER 3 or 6 credits
healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance and 10-152-312 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 45 CREDITS
software publishing. Potential occupations include: 10-152-332 DATABASE DESIGN AND SQL 3 Total
Programmer, Software Developer, Web Developer, 10-152-351 CLIENT-SIDE WEB SCRIPTING 3
Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems 10-152-391 COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION TOTAL FOR GRADUATION
Analyst, Software Architect, Software Trainer, Software DEVELOPMENT 3
Tester, Quality Assurance Specialist. As an Embedded 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Total 15 credits
IT – Software Developer Associate Degree program.
For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit www.ntc.edu/programs-courses/technical-diplomas

IT - Website Hardware/Software Administrator

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

IT - Website Hardware/Software Administrators will FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
become familiar with the fundamental concepts for 10-150-114 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2 10-150-122 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 2 3
the hardware and software infrastructure supporting 10-150-121 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 1 3 10-150-181 ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL SERVERS 3
Internet communication. The IT - Website Hardware/ 10-150-185 CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3 10-150-186 CISCO 2 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 2 3
Software Administrator will gain a basic understanding Total 8 credits 10-154-100 COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 1 3
of servers, routers, security, network management Total 12 credits
and systems maintenance. As an Embedded Technical
Diploma, this program ladders fully into the IT - TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 20 CREDITS
Network Specialist Associate Degree program.

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Associate Degrees

Law, Public Criminal Justice Studies
Safety & Security
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The Criminal Justice Studies Associate Degree program is for learners who are passionate about protecting and
serving their community. This program will help prepare you for a career as a police officer, sheriff’s deputy,
conservation warden, park ranger, probation parole, security officer or corrections officer. A variety of hands-
on learning opportunity are infused with theory throughout this programs. Learners will have the opportunity
to obtain one of two certifications that are recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Justice in either
Corrections or Juvenile Supervision.

FIRST SEMESTER 3 THIRD SEMESTER 3
10-504-151 CAREERS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE 10-504-114 CRIMINOLOGY 3
SYSTEM 10-504-179 PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3
10-504-173 CURRENT EVENTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 10-504-180 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
10-504-175 COMMUNICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PROFESSIONALS 3 10-504-181 TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION 3
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-531-163 CPR/ADVANCED FIRST AID 1
or 3 10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3 or 3
10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3 10-999-993 ELECTIVE
Total 18 credits Total 19 credits

SECOND SEMESTER 3 FOURTH SEMESTER 2
10-504-176 CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM 10-504-101 POLICE ETHICS 2
10-504-177 JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM 3 10-504-140 PATROL PROCEDURES
10-504-178 REPORT DOCUMENTATION 3 10-504-142 INTERVIEWS/INTERROGATIONS 3
10-504-148 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PORTFOLIO 2
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-504-152 PROFESSIONAL FITNESS 1
or 3 10-504-182 POLICE AND YOUR COMMUNITY 3
10-801-198 SPEECH 3 10-999-992 Elective 2
10-809-195 ECONOMICS 3 Total 15 credits
or 3
10-809-128 MARRIAGE & FAMILY 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
or
10-809-172 INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES
10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
Total 18 credits

While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, this program requires
a background check for placement into clinical sites or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from completing
all course requirements necessary for graduation, gaining licensure and finding employment. For more information about
background checks, please visit www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

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Fire Medic FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER 4
10-503-142 FIRE FIGHTING PRINCIPLES 4 10-531-916 PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE 10-503-160 ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER CONCEPTS 2 10-531-918 ADVANCED EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION 1
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-531-924 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 2 2
Prepares learners for an occupation in Fire and or 3 Total 7 credits
Emergency Medical Services. The courses focus on 10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1
preparing a learner for entry-level employment as 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 FIFTH SEMESTER
a firefighter/paramedic within a full-time municipal 10-531-919 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 4
department, hospital or private ambulance service. 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 10-531-920 PARAMEDIC TRAUMA 3
Fire Medic learners will train to respond to today’s Total 16 credits 10-531-921 SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS 3
emergencies with extreme confidence. After
completing this program, learners are prepared SECOND SEMESTER 3 10-531-922 EMS OPERATIONS 1
to take the National Registry for Paramedic Exam. 10-503-161 SPECIAL RESCUE 10-531-923 PARAMEDIC CAPSTONE 1
In addition, they will be able to take the State of 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
Wisconsin Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 exams. 10-531-925 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 3 2

10-806-179 ADV ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 Total 14 credits
10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 70 CREDITS
Total 16 credits

THIRD SEMESTER 2
10-531-911 EMS FUNDAMENTALS 4
10-531-912 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL PRINCIPLES While acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not
10-531-913 ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT be denied based on a criminal background, this program
PRINCIPLES 3 requires a background check for placement into clinical sites
10-531-914 ADVANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PHARMACOLOGY 3 or field experiences. These checks could prevent students from
10-531-915 PARAMEDIC RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT 2 completing all course requirements necessary for graduation,
10-531-917 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 1 3 gaining licensure and finding employment. For more
Total 17 credits information about background checks, please visit
www.ntc.edu/criminal-background.

Paramedic Technician FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 10-531-916 PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY 4
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE or 3 10-531-918 ADVANCED EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION 1
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 4 10-531-924 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 2 2
Manages emergency patient care and treatment by 10-806-177 GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 3 Total 7 credits
performing comprehensive patient assessments, 10-809-103 THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3
using critical thinking skills, providing advanced 10-809-196 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3 FIFTH SEMESTER 4
cardiac life support, administering various 10-809-198 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 16 credits 10-531-919 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
medications and performing advanced skills and Total 10-531-920 PARAMEDIC TRAUMA 3
interventions. The learner in this program is given 10-531-921 SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS 3
several options of career and educational growth. SECOND SEMESTER 10-531-922 EMS OPERATIONS 1
Their skills after graduation include identifying, caring 10-103-222 OFFICE 2013 LEVEL 1 3
for and treating a wide variety of medical situations 10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 10-531-923 PARAMEDIC CAPSTONE 1
that include Advanced Cardiac Life Support and 10-531-925 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 3 2
pre-hospital trauma care. Students will also have 10-806-179 ADV ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4 Total 14 credits
the opportunity to work in a variety of environments 10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
such as fire departments, hospital emergency rooms, Total 13 credits TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 67 CREDITS
private ambulance services and industrial medicine.
Completion of the associate degree program will THIRD SEMESTER
both advance student skills and open new doors for 10-531-911 EMS FUNDAMENTALS 2
students in both management and administrative 10-531-912 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL PRINCIPLES 4
positions. Must be a licensed EMT Basic to enroll in the 10-531-913 ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Paramedic Technician program. PRINCIPLES 3
10-531-914 ADVANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PHARMACOLOGY 3
10-531-915 PARAMEDIC RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT 2
10-531-917 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 1 3
Total 17 credits

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