Student Catalog 2018-19 Welcome from the President At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), we are preparing for You can also choose to continue your learning by transferring the jobs of the future. Whether you are looking to advance in to one of the 50+ University of Wisconsin and private four- your current career, or are reaching for a new and exciting job year universities, including Michigan Tech, UW-Stout, Upper of tomorrow, NTC’s 190+ associate degree, technical diploma Iowa, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay and many others, who and certificate options can help you take your first step, or partner with NTC for transferability with junior status. Each next step, in higher education. When you consider that 2/3 of associate degree at NTC transfers to at least one of our four the fastest growing occupations will require the skills earned year partners — and with over 400 transfer agreements in at a technical college, NTC provides you with opportunities place, there is an option for everyone. that prepare you for a future of possibility. As your community’s college, we are committed to NTC is committed to offering you a customized academic providing high quality educational opportunities taught experience. That’s why we offer our programs and courses by outstanding faculty in our state-of-the-art facilities. But in a variety of ways including traditional courses, late or just as importantly, we strive to provide a variety of student anytime starts, online courses, summer offerings and activities and social options in our Timberwolf Union to make Winterim courses. And with our innovative Virtual College, your NTC experience well-rounded, unique and rewarding. you can complete a variety of programs at your own pace For those who prefer the full college experience, we also offer and entirely online utilizing mobile technology for student- housing opportunities adjacent to the Wausau campus at centered learning. Our commitment to online learning has Timberwolf Suites through a unique partnership agreement. earned us a ranking as the 2nd best online community college in the United States by bestvalueschools.com. I wish you all the best as you research the next step on your learning journey. We’re pleased you are considering being a If you prefer to learn in a classroom environment, we have part of the Timberwolf experience. six convenient campus locations in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg, as well as a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, a Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo and an Agriculture Center of Excellence Best regards, just north of the Wausau campus in the Village of Maine. The Wausau campus also features a Center for Health Sciences, Center for Business & Industry, Center for Geriatric Education, Information Technology & Entrepreneurial Center (iTEC), Lori A. Weyers, Ph.D. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Center President and an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of Excellence. SUMMER TERM 2018 FALL TERM 2018 First Day of Summer Classes Monday, June 4 Fall Semester Begins Monday, August 27 All Campuses Closed June 30 - July 8 Labor Day - All Campuses Closed September 1 - September 3 Last Day of Summer Classes Friday, August 3 College In-Service - All Regional Campuses Closed. Wausau Campus Closed until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 Thanksgiving Interim - All Campuses Closed Nov. 22 - Nov. 25 Graduation Saturday, December 15 Last Day of Fall Semester Classes Tuesday, December 18 For more detailed information, check the Campus Calendar at Faculty Grading Day - No Classes Wednesday, December 19 www.ntc.edu/calendar. 2 Affordable. Employable. Transferable.Transferable. Why NTC? That’s a great question, but we have some simple answers. If you’re looking for a great start to your college education that is affordable NTC Secured 5 Workforce Advancement and gives you5 Workforce the option Advancementto transfer to a four-year university, there’s simply no better option. Training Grants Generating $474,386$474,386 inin Incumbent Worker Training.Training. Affordable. Employable. Transferable. NTC provides an engaging, real-world educationAffordable. that can prepare Employable. you for great job opportunities. Transferable. To put it in modest terms, we provide you with an avenue toward a great career and endless future advancement opportunities through our many learning opportunities. 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WITHOUT EXTENSIVE DEBT JOB PLACEMENT 2013 with Students since Accreditation Northcentral Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA), as well as an Academic Quality Improvement ProgramMORE THAN (AQIP) 9 OF 10 GRADUATES participant. ARE For a full listing of program accreditations, program approval MORE THAN 9 OF 10 GRADUATES ARE ARE SATISFIED OR Virtual College has seen a 182% Increase 21.2%organizations of Dual Credit and memberships, Seniors inin visit www.ntc.edu/accreditation. ARE SATISFIED OR VERYVERY SATISFIED SATISFIED in EnrollmentVirtual College since 2013 has with seen Students a 182% Increase 2015 Enrolled at NTC ImmediatelyImmediately 95%95% OFOF WITHWITH THEIR THEIR Hailingin Enrollment from 30 Different since States.2013 with Students Following Graduation.. WITHOUTGRADUATESGRADUATES EXTENSIVE DEBT NTCNTC EDUCATION EDUCATION Hailing from 30 Different States. WITHOUT EXTENSIVE DEBT a seen has College Virtual in Enrollment States. 30 Different Hailing from Table of Contents Program Listing 4-5 Architecture & Information Transportation, GRADUATES 95% OF 6,822Online STUDENTS & Flexible Construction21.2% of Dual Credit 16 Seniors inTechnology 46 DistributionARE & Logistics SATISFIED OR72 6,822 STUDENTS 185+ Program OVEROVER 300 300 TRANSFER TRANSFER VERY SATISFIED Learning 6 185+ ProgramArts, Audiovisual2015 Enrolled at NTC ImmediatelyLaw, Public Safety 95% OFGeneral Studies FROM 71 DIFFERENT OfferingsOfferings inin the the WITH THEIR SCHOOLBusiness DISTRICTS & Industry/ TechnologyFollowing & Graduation. & SecurityAGREEMENTSAGREEMENTS GRADUATES 52 Course DescriptionsNTC EDUCATION 76 PARTICIPATED IN MostMost In-Demand21.2%In-Demand of Dual Credit Seniors in ARE SATISFIED OR WITHWITH 45+ 45+ FOUR FOUR YEAR YEAR VERY SATISFIED NTCContinuing K-12 EVENTS Education 7 Fields.Fields.2015Communications Enrolled at NTC 20 ImmediatelyManufacturingPARTNER PARTNER COLLEGES COLLEGES 95% 58 OF Transfer Information 8 Business, Management Marketing, Sales WITH THEIR Following Graduation. GRADUATES NTC EDUCATION Catalog Guide/ & Administration 24 & Service 64 in the Definitions 9 Finance 30 Science, Technology, Agriculture, Food & Health6,822 Science STUDENTS 34 Engineering & in 185+ Program OVER 300 TRANSFER Natural Resources 10 HumanFROM Services 71 DIFFERENT 42 Mathematics 68 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Offerings in the AGREEMENTS More than 300 Businesses ServedServed PARTICIPATED IN Most In-Demand WITH 45+ FOUR YEAR Through Business and Industry. NTC K-12 EVENTS Fields. PARTNER COLLEGES Through Business and Industry. 185+ Program Offerings Most In-Demand Fields. 6,822 STUDENTS 185+ Program OVER 300 TRANSFER in FROM 71 DIFFERENT Offerings in the SCHOOL DISTRICTS AGREEMENTS$474,386 WINTER BREAK 2018-19 PARTICIPATED IN SPRINGMost In-Demand TERM 2019 WITH 45+ FOUR YEAR Served All Campuses Closed DecemberNTC K-12 22 EVENTS- January 1 SpringFields. Semester Begins Thursday, JanuaryPARTNER 24 COLLEGES Winterim Classes Available January 2 - January 23 College In-Service - All Regional . Martin Luther King, Jr. More than 300 Businesses ServedCampuses Closed. Wausau Immediately Through Business and Industry. Day - All Campuses Closed y 21 Campus Closed until 5:00 p.m. , February 14 Monday, Januar Thursday Spring Break - No Classes March 11 - March 15 Spring Holiday - All Campuses Generating Closed April 19 - April 21 5 Workforce Advancement Advancement 5 Workforce More than 300 Businesses ServedGraduation Saturday, May 18 Through Business and Industry.Last Day of Spring Classes Wednesday, May 22 For more detailed information, check the Campus Calendar at Faculty Grading Day - No Classes Thursday, May 23 www.ntc.edu/calendar. Memorial Day Holiday - All Campuses Closed May 25 - May 27 FOR FULL COURSE LISTINGS, VISIT WWW.NTC.EDU/PROGRAMS-COURSES 3 MORE THAN 9 OF 10 GRADUATES ARE GRADUATES 10 OF 9 THAN MORE DEBT EXTENSIVE WITHOUT 6,822 STUDENTS IN PARTICIPATED NTC K-12 EVENTS 21.2% of Dual Credit Seniors Dual Credit 21.2% of at NTC 2015 Enrolled Graduation Following FROM 71 DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS More than 300 Businesses More Business and Industry. Through NTC Secured Secured NTC Grants Training Training. Incumbent Worker Affordable. Employable. Transferable. Associate Degrees • Accounting (pg. 32) • Early Childhood Education • IT - Computer