Command-Line Scripting 10150503

Prepares learners to be thorough, consistent, and efficient in their work as a Windows System Administrator by providing them with the foundational elements of Windows PowerShell and PowerShell scripting. Learners explore the use of the essential PowerShell commands and techniques needed to be productive within Windows PowerShell.

Comparative Politics 10809243

Explore the dynamic field of comparative politics by assessing diverse democratic and non-democratic political systems and the intricate interplay between strong and weak states. Through critical analysis of cases across the globe, learners will describe political participation, institutional frameworks, and democratization processes for a variety of countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, India, and Iran. Learners will analyze the complexities shaping governance across continents through a historic, cultural, and economic lens. Learners will differentiate between parliamentary versus presidential systems and evaluate challenges faced in all political systems stemming from religious, ethnic, and cultural conflicts.

Comprehensive Care of the Aging Patient 47544102

This course aims to enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills in providing compassionate, patient-centered care for aging adults in the clinical setting.  Participants will explore best practices for promoting functional independence, and addressing the unique physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of older patients. Through interactive learning, attendees will gain practical strategies to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of geriatric care. The course will also emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical considerations, and emerging innovations in elder care to support a holistic approach to aging wellness.

Computer Keyboarding 10106178

Introduces keyboarding techniques (proper finger usage and body position) through hands-on touch typing. Learners are introduced to the QWERTY keyboard (alphabet, number and symbol keys).

Content Creation And Management Systems 10152225

Introduces the development of multimedia content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create and edit audio and video content. Further, learners will be introduced to current Content Management Systems (CMS) and related tools used to create dynamic and flexible web content. Learners will create multiple web projects using the designated CMS tool. Topics include: when to use a CMS; overview of a designated CMS tool; and using a CMS to create, modify, enhance, and maintain a website. Additional topics include: animation, sound and video editing software and file types and the content creation process.

Content Marketing 10104209

Explores content marketing, which is the foundation of a marketing strategy. The learner will develop, organize, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of content marketing, write compelling copy using effective keywords while keeping search engine optimization in mind across a variety of online platforms.

Contracts And Consumer Law 10110165

Examines contract capacity and contract formation. Interprets contract terms and recognizes contract forms. Learners discuss and interpret creditor/debtor relations in relation to contract law. Learners explore and differentiate remedies available for breach of contract.

Cosmetology Laws 31502127

Explore barber/cosmetology state statutes and rules in order to safely perform services in the industry. Discuss the information within the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services statutes relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology. Assess how to incorporate the statues in a salon setting.

Counseling Theory 10550205

Summarize the history of, and explore the primary concepts within, the major approaches to counseling. Explore the empirical foundations of each theory. Examine application of theories to counseling. Review specific techniques of each theoretical approach. Examine the role of the counselor within each theoretical approach. Explore the role of the counselor, the scope of practice, and the ethical implications in counseling.

CPT Coding 10530184

Prepares learners to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level proficiency. Learners apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.

Creative Process 10206161

Develops a creative process by imagining, sharing, revising, and reflecting on their dream project. Throughout this process, they consider technology, technique, and taste, the breadth of their knowledge, and how it impacts their visual style. Later, they apply this creative process to explore how personal and assignment-based projects could move beyond the formulaic approach using their creativity and available resources.

Creative Writing 10801227

Introduces students to the creative writing process in order to produce original poetry and prose using formal elements and literary aesthetics. Students will read and analyze creative works to better understand the genres they will be writing in. Students will collaborate with their classmates during the writing process through writer’s workshops in order to learn the importance of peer review and editing. Students will select one of their works to polish and prepare for publication.

Crisis Intervention And Stress Management 10520143

Explore techniques and approaches to crisis intervention and stress management for providers in the human services field. Determine strategies for initial intervention, diffusion and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Explore physiological processes regarding the short and long term approach to stress. Determine secondary traumatization, burnout and remediation techniques. Evaluate critical incident debriefing. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found with crisis intervention and stress management. Apply basic counseling techniques including motivational interviewing. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

Critical Care Paramedic Refresher 47531500

Provides the continuing education required for renewing the Critical Care endorsement for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Provides the necessary training for awareness of critical care equipment and assessment tools needed to care for a patient during the mobile transition from ground care to an acute care setting. Reviews the basic principles of critical care transport including pharmacology, monitoring, lab values, and ventilation.

Critical Care Transport Paramedic 30531315

Prepare paramedics in Wisconsin to function effectively as vital members of critical care transport teams. Patients in critical condition requiring inter-facility transportation demand a heightened level of care distinct from that provided in traditional hospital or emergency field settings. This course equips students with a deep understanding of specialized assessment techniques and the unique requirements of critical care patients. It empowers them with the ability to proficiently operate and troubleshoot critical care transport equipment and cultivates the essential skills needed to ensure the stability of critical care patients during transit. The course strictly adheres to the Wisconsin curriculum for the licensure endorsement as a Critical Care Paramedic.

Cryptography 10151107

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Cryptography technologies including: use of Cryptography technology, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hashing, and digital signatures. Learner will gain familiarity with the Cryptography technologies as related to Authentication, Integrity, Confidentiality and Non-Repudiation.

Culinary Internship 10316116

Provides the culinary student the opportunity to apply cooking skills in a production environment. Ideally, learners will be working in a food service establishment where tickets are generated and food is prepared to order.

Current Events In Criminal Justice 10504173

Explore nine current issues related to law enforcement of today. Learners will be given scenarios that speak to those issues and will be expected to research, reflect and eventually respond to those scenarios in a manner that effectively addresses the issues being explored.

Data Concepts 1 10156131

Data Concepts 2 10156132

Data Concepts C 10152533

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

Data Mining & Predicitve Analytics 2 10156111

Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to explore text mining using classification algorithms. Uses k-nearest neighbor and decision trees to further explore classification on structured data. Lastly, learners evaluate time series data using forecasting algorithms. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 1 10156109

Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to facilitate exploration of clustering, association, and text mining algorithms. Learners import a variety of data and use the algorithms in the various software products to extract meaningful information. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 3 10156115

Employs Python, Excel, R, and other GUI software to explore a variety of algorithms that fall under the umbrella of predictive analytics and data mining. Learners derive meaning from data using neural networks. Learners apply statistical models including linear and logistic regression. Lastly, learners evaluate data using Naïve Bayes and Bayesian Networks. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

Data Visualizations 1 10156113

Design charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations with an understanding of color and chart type. Learners use the appropriate types of chart based on the data that is being presented and the audience that is viewing the presentation and also build charts for the purpose of exploratory data analysis.

Data Visualizations 2 10156117

Builds on Data Visualizations 1 and emphasizes choosing proper charts for quantitative and time-series analysis. Learners build effective dashboards and tell effective stories based on audience needs and analytical comfort. Learners contrast the ways in which data visualization can be used to tell truthful and untruthful stories.

Dental Materials 10508113

Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist Associate Degree and Dental Assistant Technical Diploma programs.

Design For Manufacturing 10606107

Introduction to best practices for the efficient and cost-effective design, development and production of products utilizing CAD systems. The course introduces current industry standards in key design processes including project management, team building and collaboration, creativity and innovation, and re-engineering. The learner will utilize industry methods of product design and incorporate design considerations for specific manufacturing processes to complete multiple product design projects, culminating in a final project.

Developmental Psychology 10809188

Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.

Digital Literacy for Healthcare 10501107

Focuses on the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare EHR security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined.

Digital Marketing Strategies 10104210

Explores the history and progression of digital marketing, along with emerging digital marketing trends. The learner sets up and measures the elements of a digital marketing campaign.  The learner explores best practices for content creation, keyword usage, retargeting consumers, mobile marketing, email marketing, display advertising, social and ecommerce, and digital analytics.

Digital Photography 10204135

Explores digital photography. This course will cover digital camera features, digital image basics, using digital cameras, composition, photographic techniques and basic digital image editing.

Documentary Production 10206155

Examines video and audio equipment and post-production techniques essential to creating video projects outside the studio environment. Learners operate professional cameras and audio equipment to complete several short documentary projects. Focuses on interview and lighting techniques, recording production audio, capturing b-roll, location scouting, shooting on location, improvisation, and editing practices that connect visuals and sound to authentic storytelling.

ECE: Children w Diff Abilities 10307187

This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an inclusive early childhood education setting while examining strategies for cultivating partnerships with families and community supports for children from birth to 8 years of age.

ECE: Early Language & Literacy 10307108

This 3-credit course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age.

ECE: Family & Community Rel 10307195

This 3-credit course will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education for children from birth to 8 years of age. In this course, students will complete the Strengthening Families Training.

ECE: Field Experience 1 10307160

This 3-credit introductory field experience course, introduces the foundations of early childhood education under guided supervision of a mentor teacher in an early childhood setting, working with children birth through age 8. This course meets the requirements for the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards 18-hour training.

ECE: Field Experience 2 10307170

This 3-credit intermediate field experience course includes assisting the mentor teacher in carrying out classroom routines and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play for children birth to age 8.

ECE: Field Experience 3 10307190

This 3-credit advanced field experience course focuses on supporting young childrens development birth to age 8 through observation, assessment, and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.

ECE: Field Experience 4 10307210

This final 3-credit pre-professional field experience course focuses on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of children birth to age 8, and families. An emphasis is on practicing the lead teacher role to design, implement and evaluate a connected unit of learning experiences.

ECE: Foundations of ECE 10307148

This 3-credit course introduces the early childhood profession through a historical overview of the field. The course will explore program trends, quality indicators, and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to 8 years of age.

ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition 10307167

This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting for children from birth through 8 years of age. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.

ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev 10307151

This 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on childrens development from conception through thirty-six months (3 years). This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.

ECE: Soc S, Art, & Music 10307110

This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of social studies, art, music, & movement (SSAMM) for children from birth to 8 years of age.

ECE: STEM 10307112

This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in children birth to age 8.

EDU: Equity in Education 10522112

Students analyze personal culture, explore cultural constructs, evaluate cultural bias in educational materials and analyze strategies to support English Learners. Students examine diversity in the classroom and develop techniques for supporting equity in the learning environment. In addition, students collaborate to identify service needs in the community and demonstrate professional collaboration skills through participating in a service learning project.

EDU: Intro to Ed Practices 10522103

Students analyze preK-12 education in the United States, determine roles and responsibilities of school personnel, and explore current trends and best practices. Students identify how students learn and the foundations of lesson planning. Students analyze assessment strategies, classroom management, and techniques for supporting learners.

EDU: Practicum 1 10522129

Students apply the skills learned in previous program courses in a school setting while under the supervision of a Department of Public Instruction certified teacher. Students support learners while demonstrating professionalism. Learners begin the reflective process.

EDU: Supporting Stu w/Disab 10522124

Students identify research-based interventions for learners in categories defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  (IDEA). Students interpret Individualized Educational Programs and examine special education related services available for learners. Students collect data to document student behavior and academic performance and recommend program adaptations and accommodations for students with disabilities while applying the concepts of least restrictive environment and inclusion.

EDU: Techniques in Math 10522118

Students learn key terminology and research-based strategies to support learners in math domains: numbers, base ten operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, and measurement and data. Current practice including manipulatives, problem solving and assessment will be covered within the framework of state and national standards.

EDU: Techniques in Science 10522120

Students are introduced to the content and processes of teaching science. Students explore science processes, strategies, procedures, assessment options and factors affecting science learning. Students practice strategies for assisting with group and individual activities in science. This course provides a foundation in the concepts and models of hands-on, student-centered science and its assessment as described in WI DPI Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

EDU: Technology in Ed 10522104

This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to use trending classroom technologies. Students will gain experience creating and using web tools including electronic portfolios.