(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce Late Start courses during the fall 2024 semester. Late Start courses begin midway through the semester and run through the second eight weeks of the traditional semester schedule. These accelerated courses give learners the opportunity to complete classes in half the amount of time this fall rather than waiting until the spring. There is still time for prospective students to begin Late Start courses such as:

Physical Fitness for Life (1 credit)

Examines the relationship of physical fitness and activity to healthy lifestyles and wellness. Students will assess current level of fitness, then plan and implement a personal fitness program.

Microeconomics (3 credits)

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.

Intro to Psychology (3 credits)

This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings.

Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)

Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family and in society.

Math with Business Applications (3 credits)

This course integrates algebraic concepts, proportions, percents, simple interest, compound interest, annuities and basic statistics with business/consumer scenarios. It also applies math concepts to the purchasing/buying and selling processes.

To view the full listing of Late Start courses, visit www.ntc.edu/late-start.