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Post Secondary

Chemical Services 1 31502122

  • 4.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $746.80
  • Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Oct 15
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Aug 26 – Oct 15
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Aug 26 – Oct 15
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    $746.80
    Post Secondary

    Developmental Psychology 10809188

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • 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.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A208 - Classroom - A Building
    Kelly Crockett
    $530.10
    #02 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Kelly Crockett
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Elements In Hair Design 31502106

  • 2.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $373.40
  • Develop skills in wet hairstyling to include: finger waves, pin curls, and roller sets. Develop dry hairstyling skills. Apply techniques and implement safety in thermal hairstyling skills to include: thermal curling and thermal straightening. Explore special occasion styling techniques and the implements used.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/12/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 12
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    $373.40
    Post Secondary

    Haircutting 1 31502120

  • 4.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $746.80
  • Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/13/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 13
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Aug 24 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Aug 24 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    $746.80
    Post Secondary

    Haircutting 2 31502101

  • 4.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $746.80
  • Perform short haircuts that include clipper cutting, shear over comb and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing and blending. Consultation and special grooming techniques such as facial waxing, and grooming of eyebrows will also be practiced. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout the course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/08/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 8
    Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Oct 19 – Dec 8
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Oct 19 – Dec 8
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    $746.80
    Post Secondary

    Intro to Psychology 10809198

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

    6 Course Sections
    6 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/01/2026 –
    07/31/2026
    06/09/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Jun 1 – Jul 31
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A229 - Classroom - A Building
    James Hoelter
    $530.10
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
    Samuel Buemi
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A227 - Classroom - A Building
    Kelly Crockett
    $530.10
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
    James Hoelter
    $530.10
    #05 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
    Kelly Crockett
    $530.10
    #06 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
    James Hoelter
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Intro to Sociology 10809196

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification

    3 Course Sections
    3 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Kimberly Waltz
    $530.10
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
    Kimberly Waltz
    $530.10
    #03 Fall
    Waitlist
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A204 - Classroom - A Building
    Sarah Watson
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Introduction to Diversity Studies 10809172

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Kimberly Waltz
    $530.10
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A227 - Classroom - A Building
    Kimberly Waltz
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Introduction to Ethics: Theory and App 10809166

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Heidi Chitwood
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Mastery Salon Services & Job Search 31502126

  • 4.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $746.80
  • Integrate the theory, practice and reflection of coursework. Provide services to guests in Studio Max Salon. Learners will perform services under the supervision of an instructor. Evaluate time management on service time to reflect industry readiness and manage salon flow efficiently. Learners will complete this course by working and observing on and off campus salon environments. Safety and Infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/01/2026 –
    07/30/2026
    06/09/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Jun 1 – Jul 30
    Tuesday, Wednesday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Jun 1 – Jul 30
    Thursday
    12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Jun 1 – Jul 30
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Jun 1 – Jul 30
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    $746.80
    Post Secondary

    Microeconomics 10809143

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • Examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
    A227 - Classroom - A Building
    Sarah Watson
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Nail Technology 1 31502123

  • 2.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $373.40
  • Introduces theoretical concepts in anatomy and physiology related to the profession. The study of the structure, growth, diseases, disorders and conditions of the nail. The study of anatomy of the hand, arm, foot, and leg to effectively apply massage techniques. Safety and infection control practices will be introduced with procedures to be followed with each and every service.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday
    04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Wednesday
    03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    $373.40
    Post Secondary

    Nail Technology 2 31502124

  • 2.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $373.40
  • Gain skills in manicuring, pedicures, and advanced nail enhancement techniques, including polish application. Learners will determine nail shapes and proper nail care services with safety and infection control. Learners will perform paraffin dips for hands and feet. Advanced techniques will be taught and practiced in this course along with many nail art applications.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday
    03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    F114 - Salon Mani/Pedi Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Wednesday
    04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    F114 - Salon Mani/Pedi Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    $373.40
    Post Secondary

    Nail Technology Clinic 31502125

  • 3.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $560.10
  • Provides hands-on training in the nail/spa area located in Studio Max. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing nail care services to the public. While providing these services, learners will be practicing safety and infection control with procedures and professionalism required for lawful and effective salon practices. Prep for state boards in this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 10
    Monday, Tuesday
    02:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    F114 - Salon Mani/Pedi Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Oct 19 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    F114 - Salon Mani/Pedi Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    Oct 19 – Dec 10
    Wednesday
    03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    F114 - Salon Mani/Pedi Lab - F Building
    Autumn Laabs
    $560.10
    Post Secondary

    Salon Principles And Services 31502104

  • 2.00 credits
  • Barber/Cosmetology
  • $373.40
  • Examine how personality, teamwork, and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through the implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests and completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21 – Dec 10
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Oct 21 – Dec 10
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    Oct 21 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    F110 - Salon Lab - F Building
    Kayla Ackerman
    $373.40
    Post Secondary

    Think Critically & Creatively 10809103

  • 3.00 credits
  • Social Science
  • $530.10
  • Provides instruction about critical and creative thinking that is in high demand in all occupations. Models, theories, and processes provide the foundation for learning logical thinking strategies. Students will apply a systematic approach to problem solving by analyzing the problem, assessing possible solutions, and making effective decisions. In addition, students will generate ideas and analyze complex issues. This course assists students with developing a critical thinking mindset which is essential at every level of personal and professional life.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A213 - Classroom - A Building
    Sarah Watson
    $530.10

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