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Truck Driving 3 10458102

4.00 credits

Commercial Driving

Builds on skills learned in Truck Driving 1 and 2, as students hone skills and practice to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course will focus on hands-on training in advanced driving operations, backing skills, weight distribution techniques, and trip planning.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Fall	Open	08/04/2025 – 08/22/2025	08/04/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 4 – Aug 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates
#11 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates

Truck Driving 1 10458100

1.00 credits

Commercial Driving

Introduces learners to the laws, regulations and various certification levels of a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Introduces learners to the basic operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Fall	Open	08/04/2025 – 08/22/2025	08/04/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 4 – Aug 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates
#11 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates

Truck Driving 2 10458101

4.00 credits

Commercial Driving

Prepares learners in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course on tractor-trailers, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. Limited lecture will be used to inform students of industry regulations, driver safety, inspections and communication.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Fall	Open	08/04/2025 – 08/22/2025	08/04/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 4 – Aug 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates
#11 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Michael Sewell	View Rates

Oral/interpersonal Communication 10801196

3.00 credits

Communications

Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. Keywords: Oral, Oral Comm, Comm, Speech

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 17 Tuesday 03:00 PM - 05:50 PM A223 - Classroom - A Building Wayne Gagnon	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM A223 - Classroom - A Building Becky Hoffman	View Rates

Speech 10801198

3.00 credits

Communications

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A223 - Classroom - A Building Becky Hoffman	View Rates

Written Communication 10801195

3.00 credits

Communications

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Keywords: Written Comm, Comm, Writing

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A211 - Classroom - A Building Jean Bovee	View Rates

Class B CDL 1 10458106

3.00 credits

Commercial Driving

Emphasizes the development of safe driving techniques, inspections, and advanced backing skills. Combined with Class B CDL 2, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course in operating Class B straight trucks, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	View Rates

Class B CDL 2 10458107

2.00 credits

Commercial Driving

Prepares the learner for the Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Exam using classroom and online resources to develop knowledge of non-driving aspects of operating Class B vehicles. Some of this content includes regulations, hours-of-service rules, driver wellness/fatigue, and medical requirements. In combination with the Class B CDL 1, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training of a Class B commercial vehicle.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	View Rates

English Composition 1 10801136

3.00 credits

Communications

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.Keywords:English Comp, Comp 1, E Com, English 1, English

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM A236 - Computer Lab - A Building Patricia Smith	View Rates