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4 Visit Campus
5 Getting Started
Why choose Southwest Tech? The Application Process
It’s time to meet your future self: that person with the amazing career you’ve always been curious
about. With hands-on training in the latest fields, Southwest Tech is the fast track to hundreds of “get a 7 Tuition & Payment Options
job before the ink is dry on your diploma” degrees.
8 Financial Aid & Scholarships
Top Ten Reasons to Attend Southwest Tech 10 Program Fees
1. Opportunity 6. Great People & Social Activities 12 Services for Students
Choose from more than 40 programs of study! From As a Southwest Tech student you can join one of our
Dairy Herd Management to Computer Networking,
Nursing to Welding and everything in between, we
many clubs and organizations, play intramural sports,
and participate in fun events throughout the year! In
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Flexible Learning
have something for everyone! addition, we have apartment-style housing right on
Adult Basic Education
campus!
2. Personalized Attention GED/HSED
Our instructor to student ratio is 15:1. At Southwest 7. Support FERPA
Tech, you are more than just a face in the crowd. We can assist you in selecting a program of study,
3. Results that Pay Off
provide support while you’re in school, and help you
find a job after you graduate!
15 Student Life
The numbers speak for themselves:
• 90% of our students are employed within six 8. On-Campus Services 16 Housing
months of graduation* From support services to on-campus fitness and
• The median starting wage range for our top ten
programs is $21–$25 per hour!*
childcare centers, as well as spa and salon facilities, 18 Credit Transfer Options
we’ve got it all!
4. Less Debt 9. Easy Credit Transfer 24 Programs of Study
Get an in-demand, quality education without breaking Interested in a four-year degree? Start your Bachelor’s
the bank! Our financial aid program works to ensure Degree at Southwest Tech and save up to $25,000! 36 Apprenticeships
that every student has the resources they need to be Our programs transfer to almost 30 four-year colleges, Special Offering
successful! including the University of Wisconsin System! Shared Programs
5. Innovations in Education 10. We’re Growing
Our programs and instructors are leaders in their field We’ve added new Health Science, Child Care, and 39 Certificates &
with real-world experience in the careers that interest Agriculture/Transportation facilities as well as Continuing Education
you! additional student housing! A Public Safety Training
complex is still to come. As these new buildings make
space available on our existing campus, ALL our
42 Student Resources
* 2010 graduates Campus Map
programs and students benefit!
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Located in the beautiful driftless region of southwestern Wisconsin, Southwest Tech unites state-of-the-art
technology with hometown charm and comprehensive student services. At Southwest Tech, you’ll get the
education and support you need to be prepared for today’s in-demand careers! There are many ways for you
to check out what Southwest Tech has to offer. Email visit@swtc.edu for more information.
For Everyone • Test Workshops: For current 10th graders to
• Online
adults.
Visit www.swtc.edu to watch program videos and get
Ready to come to Southwest Tech but worried about
in-depth information about our 40+ programs. Check out
taking the assessment test? During this workshop you
our Facebook page to get news updates, announcements,
will have the opportunity to take a short version of our
multimedia extras, network with current and future
assessment test, learn how the scoring system works,
Southwest Tech students, and ask questions of Southwest
To schedule a Tech staff!
and get helpful advice on improving your score from our
math and language instructors. Offered multiple times
campus visit • Tours throughout the year. $15 charge. (Additional fee charged
at time of testing).
call Southwest Tech provides age-appropriate college visits
for individuals or groups of prospective students. Free!
• Program Shadows: For current 11th & 12th
800.362.3322 graders and adults.
For Middle School Students Sit in on classes and labs in the program(s) of your choice.
• Tech Trek: For students entering 7th–9th grade. An excellent way to decide which program is the best fit
Participate in fun, hands-on, exploratory activities led for you! Free!
by Southwest Tech program instructors. Programs may
• Next Step: For undecided 12th graders.
include computers, nursing, welding, esthetics, and
Graduating from high school in May but not sure what’s
computer-aided drafting. Offered in the summer. $55 for
next? Spend a day at Southwest Tech getting in-depth
two day program. Includes lunch, snacks, and t-shirt.
program information, expectations, job outlooks, and
or email much more! Offered in the fall and spring. Free!
For High School Students & Adults
visit@swtc.edu • Snapshots for Success: For current 10th graders. • College Info Nights: For current 11th & 12th
Participate in a cost of living exercise and learn about graders and adults.
specific programs offered at Southwest Tech. A student Learn about the benefits of a technical education, find
panel and campus tour round out the experience. out how to get started, and learn about the great services
Offered multiple times throughout the year. Free! offered at the College! Free!
• Career Advancement Day: For adults.
Are you an adult who has recently been laid off, looking to
advance in your current job, or just looking for a change?
Spend a few hours on campus learning about all the
4 opportunities Southwest Tech has to offer! Free!
The Application Process, From Start to Finish
How to apply for Associate Degree and Technical Diploma Programs
1. Fill out application and pay $30 application fee 5. Meet with a counselor Mail transcripts to:
• Complete and send a Southwest Tech application. • After completing your skills assessment, you will
An application is included in this booklet or you can meet with a counselor to discuss academic planning Southwest Tech
request an application by contacting Student and specific program information. 1800 Bronson Blvd.
Services. You may also apply online by visiting
www.swtc.edu. Fennimore, WI 53809
• Send a $30 non-refundable application fee. Make 6. Apply for financial aid
checks payable to Southwest Tech. • Financial aid comes in many forms, including grants,
loans, work/study opportunities, and agency funding.
All students are encouraged to apply for financial
2. Submit your transcripts aid regardless of their financial status.
• Contact each school you have previously attended
and ask to have your official transcripts
mailed directly to Southwest Tech. Transcripts 7. Entering your program
include: • Once you have met all admission requirements you
– High School will receive a letter from Southwest Tech informing
– GED/HSED you of the status of your application. Apply Online!
– College or University • New program students beginning in August
must pay a $100 tuition down payment https://portal.swtc.edu/
(students beginning in January pay their $100 application
3. Admission application processing down payment when registering for classes).
• After your application is processed, you will receive
a letter in the mail explaining the next step in the
application process. 8. Attend New Student Registration and
Teacher/Learner Connection (TLC)
4. Complete assessment test • After you have completed the entire application
• If required, you should complete the assessment process, you will receive a letter inviting you to New
test as soon as possible. A fee will apply. The Student Registration/Orientation and TLC.
results may be used to assess skills in math, reading,
and placement in classes. All fees are subject to 9. Register for classes
change. • You will register for classes online using the
• Contact Student Services to set up a testing time. MySWTC online system.
Call 608.822.2354 or toll free, 800.362.3322,
Ext. 2354 (tdd: 608.822.2072).
You are ready to begin!
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Q. I just want to take one or two classes but I Q. What are official transcripts?
am not enrolling in a program. Do I need to A. Official transcripts are sent directly to Southwest Tech
fill out an application and submit the $30 from the school. In order for the transcripts to be
application fee? considered official, the school’s seal must be present.
A. No. However, you will need to fill out a registration
form. This form is available at www.swtc.edu or in
Student Services. You may also request a registration
Q. Do current college students/graduates need
form by calling Student Services, 608.822.2354 or toll to provide high school transcripts?
free, 800.362.3322, Ext. 2354 (tdd: 608.822.2072). A. Yes. You should provide any transcripts from any
Some courses may be unavailable due to program previous or current schools including high school and
enrollment status or class requirements. college.
Q. I attended Southwest Tech classes in the past. Q. How can I find out what credits will transfer to
Do I need to attend New Student Registration/ Southwest Tech?
Orientation and TLC? A. Use the online College Transfer Wizard (www.uwsa.
A. Southwest Tech requires all new program students to edu/tis) to find out which courses will transfer to any
attend the Teacher/Learner Connection (TLC) to get Wisconsin Technical College or University of Wisconsin
more information about your program and meet your System College or University. You may also speak
program instructors. If you are not familiar with the with your Southwest Tech counselor to find out what
online course registration process or want assistance specific classes will transfer.
or desire a refresher on the College, you will need to
attend that portion of Registration/Orientation.
Q. What happens if there is a waiting list for my
program?
Q. Are testing accommodations available to A. Programs in high demand may have enrollment
students with disabilities? waiting lists. Southwest Tech will place students who
A. Yes. You will need to meet with the Southwest Tech have met all admission requirements on these lists
Support Services Specialist and provide appropriate only when the desired program is full. Students are
documentation of your disability to receive these listed in the order of their acceptance date and are
accommodations. Call 608.822.2631 or toll free notified when openings in their program are available.
800.362.3322, Ext. 2631 or email accom@swtc.edu. The Admissions Office may periodically contact wait-
listed students to determine if they want to remain on
the waiting list until a program slot opens.
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Q.How does Southwest Tech tuition compare to Q.How can I estimate my tuition and materials
tuition at a four-year public university? cost?
A. On average, Southwest Tech yearly tuition costs A. See our program fees guide on page 10.
approximately 45% less than in-state tuition at a four-
year university.
MEdIAN WAGE RANGE
STARTING SALARIES
for 2009-2010 Graduates
Resident Tuition Payment Options
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Wisconsin residents pay $111.85 per credit. Tuition and fees for each term can be paid via a payment Nursing–Associate
plan or be paid in full prior to the start of the term. The
Business Office accepts cash, check, and major credit cards Degree: $21–$23
Non Resident Tuition (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover). Payments may also be
Out-of-state residents pay $167.80 ($111.85 + $55.95) per made via e-check or credit card using your MySWTC account
2 Electro-Mechanical
credit. Ask about the remission of out-of-state tuition or via ACH. For more information contact the Business
program for qualified students. Office, 608.822.2312 or toll free, 800.362.3322, Ext. 2312
(tdd: 608.822.2072).
Technology: $17–$19
Southwest Tech Graduates
Get the Jobs
90% of the class of 2009-10 were employed six months to
3 Engineering
Technologist: $15–$17
one year after graduation.
4Practical Nursing:
$15–$17
EMPLOYMENT BY DEGREE LEVEL
10%
5 Medical Coding
Specialist: $13–$17
Work Outside the State
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Financial aid is assistance to help students of any age meet educational costs. Financial aid may be in
the form of federal and/or state grants, federal work-study, and/or federal student loans. Every student
who attends Southwest Tech, whether part-time or full-time, is encouraged to
CREdIT
apply for financial aid. It’s easy, there is no cost to apply, and you can apply for REquIREMENTS
financial aid as soon as you apply to the college. 2–5 credits = < 1/2 time
6–8 credits = 1/2 time
Financial Aid Eligibility 9–11 credits = 3/4 time
The Southwest Tech To be eligible for federal or state financial aid programs, you • Be a Wisconsin resident to 12+ = full time
Foundation awards must: be eligible for Wisconsin
scholarships to high school • Have financial need state funds
seniors and currently enrolled • Apply and be admitted to an eligible academic program • Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (permanent • Not be in default on a student loan
students at Southwest • Maintain satisfactory academic progress
resident)
Tech. During the 2010-2011
academic year, 173 individual
scholarships, valued at over How to Apply for Financial Aid
$85,000, were awarded. For
information on scholarships, 1. Apply for a Personal Identification Number • Southwest Tech (and any other school you listed
(PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov to electronically sign the Free on your FAFSA) will also receive your application
contact the Foundation, information.
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Master
608.822.2366 or toll free, Promissory Note. • The Financial Aid Office will inform you through the
800.362.3322, Ext. 2366 mail if any additional documentation, such as tax
(tdd: 608.822.2072). 2. Fill Out the Financial Aid Application information, is needed to complete your financial aid
• Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or fill out the paper file. If documentation is needed, it is important that you
form (available by calling
How to Apply for 1.800.4.FED.AID).
respond promptly.
Scholarships • Southwest Tech’s school code 4. Financial Aid Award
is 007699. Your Financial Aid award letter will provide you with
Information and applications information regarding the funding you have been
• Fill out a renewal application
for Southwest Tech and update information if you awarded. However, you must meet basic funding
Foundation scholarships are completed a FAFSA during requirements to be eligible for these funds.
available online at www. the previous year. • You must be admitted to an eligible program and be
swtc.edu. High school seniors enrolled by the census date. Not all programs are
3. Student Aid Report Generated eligible for financial aid.
can also get information • Once the Federal Processing Center receives your • Most funding requires you be enrolled a minimum of
directly from their guidance FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report for your half-time status (at least six credits each semester).
counselors beginning in records in the mail or email.
January.
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Q.When should I apply for financial aid? Q.How are funds paid out? Q.Who can I contact for more
A. You should apply for financial aid before you start A. Southwest Tech orders/requests funds if you’ve met information?
school, or as soon as possible after January 1 of each all funding requirements. Funds are posted to your
school year and after you have completed the previous student account and any semester fees due will be
year’s taxes. You may apply for financial aid before paid at that time. Any remaining funds will be given
A. Financial Aid questions:
being accepted into a program; however, a financial to you in the form of a check on disbursement day. Financial Aid Office
aid award letter will not be processed until you are Disbursement day occurs approximately 30 days into 800.362.3322, Ext. 2319
admitted into an eligible program. the semester.
Q.How long does the process take? Q.Can I get financial aid for part of my tuition
and pay for part of it myself now?
A. The financial aid process can take several weeks. It is
recommended that you apply as soon as possible. You A. Yes. You may pay for any or all of your tuition at any
may apply at any time, however there is no guarantee time.
that the awarding process will be completed by the
time your tuition is due. Q.Can I receive financial aid for part-time
enrollment?
Q.How does the financial aid process work? A. Yes. State grants and student loans require a minimum
of half-time enrollment each semester. Federal Pell
A. The process measures your financial strength and grants, if eligible, can be awarded if you are enrolled in
resources against your educational expenses while at least two credits per semester.
attending Southwest Tech.
• Financial aid budget expenses include predetermined
tuition, fees, room/board, books/supplies, personal Q.What programs are eligible for financial aid?
expenses, and transportation. A. All associate degree programs are eligible, along
• The government calculates an Expected Family with most technical diploma programs. The following
Contribution on your Student Aid Report. The Scholarship questions:
programs are not eligible: Farm Business & Production
Expected Family Contribution is subtracted from the Management, Nursing Assistant, and all certificate and
Foundation Office
total expenses. If there is a positive difference, it is continuing education programs. 800.362.3322, Ext. 2366
considered “financial need.” This is the amount of
financial aid for which you are eligible if funding is
•
available.
A financial aid award letter is sent to you once the
Q.Who is eligible for scholarships?
A. All full-time Southwest Tech program students are
awarding process is complete. This letter states the
eligible for scholarships and are encouraged to apply.
amount you have been awarded, however you must
Scholarship recipients have traits that future employers
meet all funding requirements to be eligible.
value, demonstrate strong academic performance, and
in many cases, financial need.
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Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 3 Semester 4 Tools/
Program Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Equipment Total
Accounting $1,950 $775 $2,170 $775 $1,930 $650 $1,920 $525 $10,695
Accounting Assistant 1,950 650 1,820 775 5,195
Administrative Professional 2,060 750 1,940 425 1,920 825 1,910 425 10,255
Agribusiness/Science Technology 1,960 350 2,100 325 360 0 2,210 650 1,840 400 10,195
Agricultural Power & Equipment Tech. 2,180 325 2,070 175 240 0 2,370 125 1,970 175 2,000◆ 11,630
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Tech. 2,740 350 2,790 75 790 0 (lease) 200 6,945
Automotive Technician 2,050 400 2,070 325 2,090 275 2,350 525 1,500◆ 11,585
Barber/Cosmetologist^^ 2,140 2,225 2,160 325 2,290 350 9,490
Bricklaying and Masonry 2,010 300 2,360 150 400 5,220
Building Trades–Carpentry 2,270 350 2,130 100 250 5,100
Business Management 1,820 800 1,800 800 2,040 425 2,140 725 10,550
Child Care Services^ 2,170 525 1,820 400 4,915
CNC Setup/Operation 2,070 350 300 2,720
Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement 1,760 500 2,290 450 2,220 425 3,240n 575 11,460
Culinary Management^^ 2,640 850 2,560 500 1,750 350 1,990 700 11,340
Culinary Specialist^^ 2,640 850 2,560 500 6,550
Dairy Herd Management 2,680 425 2,810 100 6,015
Dental Assistant ▲ 2,260 500 2,760
Early Childhood Education^ 2,170 525 1,820 400 2,150 375 2,140 475 10,055
Electrical Power Distribution 2,180 300 2,110 125 1,500 6,215
Electro-Mechanical Technology 2,310 425 2,170 700 1,960 375 2,070 225 300 10,535
Engineering Technologist 2,090 450 2,100 400 1,950 H 2,200 H 100 9,290
Esthetician^^ 1,630 1,275 1,640 75 4,620
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Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 3 Semester 4 Tools/
Program Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Tuition Books/Kits Equipment Total
Farm Business & Production Mgmt. 24 credits taken over an extended period of time. Total cost only includes tuition. 2,860
Golf Course Management 1,760 400 2,380 250 2,180 450 1,920 175 9,515
Graphic & Web Design 1,940 375 2,040 575 1,910 550 2,040 475 9,905
Human Services Associate 1,790 400 1,790 525 360 100 1,910 675 1,910 450 9,910
Information Technology
–Computer Support Specialist 2,060 475 1,830 575 2,040 275 2,160 300 9,715
–Network Communication Specialist 2,300 475 1,930 425 2,060 375 1,910 375 9,850
–Web Analyst/Programmer 2,180 475 2,180 475 2,040 275 1,790 400 9,815
Medical Assistant ▲
2,220 500 1,730 425 4,875
Medical Coding Specialist 2,050 850 2,900
Medical Laboratory Technician ▲ 2,210 675 2,330 600 720 H 2,120 H 1,520 H 10,175
Medical Transcription* 2,050 900 1,920 725 75 5,670
Midwife (Direct Entry) 2,260 850 2,030 500 1,930 325 1,950 300 10,145
Nursing Assistant ▲
380 100 480
Nursing–Associate Degree ▲
2,330 1,000 2,080 400 2,200 400 1,950 375 10,735
Office Aide 1,940 750 2,690
Office Support Specialist 2,060 750 1,940 425 5,175
Physical Therapist Assistant ▲
1,970 H 2,090 H 1,320 H 1,710 H 1,430 H 8,520
Welding 2,650 225 2,570 125 300 5,870
* Rental fee for foot pedal. ▲ Additional costs for physical, uniforms, and travel. n Includes approximately $1,400 for a recommended
^ Additional cost for physical, criminal background For detailed costs, please contact Health & Service academy enrollment and scenario testing.
check, and key card. Occupations.
H Unknown at this time. Please contact the Bookstore
^^ Additional cost for uniforms. ◆ Optional for pricing.
Note: All costs are approximate and subject to change. Out-of-state residents pay $167.80 ($111.85 + $55.95) per credit. Ask about our remission of out-of-state tuition
program for qualified students.
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Program Counselors Library
Each student is assigned a program counselor who will The library offers a quiet place to study; information and
provide individualized academic assistance including research tools for class assignments; and books, periodicals,
registration, class scheduling, and help with academic and movies for checkout.
concerns and questions. Counselors will provide information
and advice on programs and classes, course content, Child Care Center
advanced standing procedures, admission requirements, Three licensed childcare centers offer a safe and enriching
educational costs, career placement statistics, credit transfer, place for the younger children of students and staff to stay
financial aid, childcare, housing, and test results. For more while their parents go about their day on campus. An hourly
information contact Student Services, 608.822.2354 or toll fee is charged.
free, 800.362.3322, Ext. 2354 (tdd: 608.822.2072).
Career and Job Center
Academic Success Center (ASC) Staff help students, alumni, and the general public achieve
The ASC gives students access to academic support services career goals by providing information on employment
and courses. The Reading/Writing Center offers assistance opportunities and offering guidance on how to be effective
with writing, reading, and related study skills. The Math/ job candidates through mock interviews and tutorials on
Science Center offers assistance with math and science resume and cover letter preparation.
skills. The ASC provides individual tutoring, small group
instruction, and computer-aided instruction.
Food Pantry
Southwest Tech has a food pantry that is internally
Support Services Center (SSC) supported by students, staff, and community donations. The
The SSC provides peer tutoring, equipment checkout, food pantry is located in the Southwest Tech library and is
accommodations for students with disabilities, and open during library hours. Students must have a Southwest
information about assistive technology. Tech ID to use the pantry. For more information stop in and
talk to any staff member in the library and they will gladly
Non-Traditional Occupations assist you.
Support
Students enrolled in non-traditional occupation programs
receive support services from the Non-Traditional
Occupations Coordinator. A nontraditional occupation is
a job in which one gender makes up 25% or fewer of the
workers.
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Flexible Learning GEd/HSEd
• Online Courses • General Educational Development (GED)
Online courses offer students the chance to participate in Adults who are interested in completing high school
classes on their own time. They may connect from their certification must pass five subject tests in the areas of
home or office, reducing the amount of time they spend English, math, reading, social studies, and science.
traveling. Students can “attend” a course at anytime, • High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
from anywhere. Online classes meet the identical To receive a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED),
outcomes of on-site classes. However, with the flexibility you must pass the five GED tests and meet additional
of the online environment comes an added responsibility requirements in health, civic literacy, career awareness,
to the student, as students must be self-directed and and employability skills.
motivated to complete the courses successfully. Financial • Preparation
aid is available for online courses for qualifying students. Preparation for these tests is available at the Adult Basic
• Evening & Weekend Courses Education sites. For more information contact the Adult
Some Southwest Tech programs and courses are offered Basic Education Case Manager, 608.822.2649 or toll free,
in the evening, on weekends, and in accelerated format 800.362.3322, Ext. 2649 (tdd: 608.822.2072).
which allow individuals to work full time while earning • Testing
their degree. For more information contact Student GED/HSED tests are given approximately 26 times
Services, 608.822.2354 or toll free, 800.362.3322, per year in Fennimore, Richland Center, and at other
Ext. 2354 (tdd: 608.822.2072). locations on an as-needed basis. For more information
contact the GED Chief Examiner, 608.822.2313 or toll
Adult Basic Education free, 800.362.3322, Ext. 2313 (tdd: 608.822.2072).
Adult Basic Education is a series of free courses for
individuals who seek to increase knowledge or refresh Family Educational Rights and
skills in core academic areas and prepare for the GED/HSED
exams. A variety of courses are offered in the following Privacy Act
areas: English, math, reading, social studies, science, civics, Southwest Tech student record information is protected
health, English as a Second Language, and employability by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
skills. Courses are individually paced and/or offered as Disclosure to unauthorized parties violates FERPA. Education
group instruction. The course level is dependent upon an records that are not considered Directory information are
assessment given by the instructors. Courses are offered considered confidential and may not be released without
at the Southwest Tech campus in Fennimore and at the written consent of the student. School officials must
various basic education sites throughout the district. For protect the privacy of education records and not disclose
more information contact the Adult Basic Education Case personally identifiable information about a student or
Manager, 608.822.2649 or toll free, 800.362.3322, permit inspection of the student’s records (by a third party)
Ext. 2649 (tdd: 608.822.2072). without his or her written consent.
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Southwest Tech offers a variety of activities, events, and organizations for students. For more
information contact the Student Activities Coordinator, 608.822.2450 or toll free, 800.362.3322,
Ext. 2450 (tdd: 608.822.2072).
Social Events Clubs & Organizations
Events include picnics, improv comedy troupes, musical A variety of clubs and organizations promote the
groups, hypnotists, and other entertainers. Most events are educational, social, cultural, and organizational interests of
free of charge. students.
Intramural Sports Cafeteria
Activities include softball, basketball, kickball, and volleyball The cafeteria offers a variety of food and beverages daily for
and other sports may be added based on student interest. purchase. Eat a home cooked meal or grab a burger to go,
our food service is really great…and that’s a big deal!
Activity & Workout Center
The activity center features ping-pong, card and pool tables, Creative Elements Salon & Spa
a video/TV area, and video games. The workout center is Spa and salon services provided by Barber/Cosmetology and
equipped with weight machines, free weights, treadmills, Esthetician students are available for students, staff, and
elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and an aerobics room. members of the community.
These services are available free of charge to students.
Automotive Services
Golf Team Students and staff may have their vehicles serviced and
The golf team is open to all full-time students (12 credits repaired by automotive program students.
or more) with a GPA of 2.0 or above. Players with a USGA
handicap of 8 or less are encouraged to participate. The
team competes in NJCAA Region 13 and plays events in the
fall semester. Events are held in Minnesota, Illinois, and
Wisconsin with the National Championships in Chautauqua,
New York in June. Contact Scott Kennedy at Ext. 2437 or
skennedy@swtc.edu if you are interested in joining the
team.
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The Southwest Tech Foundation provides student housing for up to 92 students annually. Three styles of
apartments feature different amenities to meet student needs. Housing is located within easy walking
distance of campus and is available on a ten-month (school year) lease. A housing application is included
in this booklet and is available online at www.swtc.edu. For more information contact the Foundation.
3 Reasonable rent.
3 10-month leases. Rogers, Bemis, and Koenecke Halls
3 Convenient payment 3 4–fourplexes for a total of 16 two-bedroom apartments
(32 residents total).
through your 3 Includes refrigerator and stove. Washer and dryer in nearby
financial aid package. building.
3 $3,000 for a two-semester lease. Includes a monthly utility
3 utilities included! allotment.
Sixplex and Eightplex Apartment Complexes
3 Two level apartment complexes for a total of 14 apartments
3 Each apartment is four bedroom, two bathroom
3 Includes refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher
3 Parking lot accessibility
3 $3,250 for a two-semester lease. Includes a monthly utility
Reserve Your Spot Now! allotment.
Call 608.822.2366
or toll free,
800.362.3322,
Design Homes Hall
Ext. 2366 3 One story duplex, each apartment accommodates two or three
(tdd: 608.822.2072) residents (four to six residents total).
3 Includes refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer.
3 Apartments are ADA handicap accessible.
3 $3,000 each for three students or $3,250 each for two students
(two-semester lease). Includes a monthly utility allotment.
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Southwest Tech is continuously establishing agreements with high schools to grant college credit to high
school students.
Transcripted Credit Courses Youth Options
• Are technical college courses taught at the high school Youth Options is a program that allows eligible high school
using technical college books and materials. juniors and seniors to take courses either on campus or
• Are taught by high school instructors who are also online and earn credits at Southwest Tech. Those credits
certified as technical college system instructors. can apply to both high school and technical college
• Help students earn both high school and technical college requirements. Students should apply by March 1 for the fall
credit. semester and by October 1 for the spring semester. High
• Are provided at no cost to the student. school counselors can provide additional details about the
• Are documented through an official college transcript Youth Options program.
awarded to the student after completion of the course.
• Are transferable to all schools within the technical college
system and may be transferable to four-year colleges. Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeships
Youth apprenticeship is a one- or two-year program for high
school students beginning in the eleventh or twelfth grade,
Advanced Standing Courses offering students guided learning and work experience
• Are one or more high school courses that are equivalent within an industry.
to a technical college course.
• Are taught by high school instructors. A student who successfully completes a state-approved
• Help students earn both high school and technical college youth apprenticeship will receive:
credit. • A high school diploma.
• Are provided at no cost to the student. • A certificate of occupational proficiency issued by the
• Are awarded if the student successfully completes the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
course requirements according to the advanced • Approximately three to eleven credits of advanced
standing agreement and enrolls in a related Southwest standing in a related area of instruction at any Wisconsin
Tech program within 27 months of high school graduation. Technical College.
• Are recognized by “certificate of eligibility” for
advanced standing awarded to the student.
• May be accepted by other technical colleges offering the
same or similar course.
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Advanced Standing Agreements Transcripted Credit Agreements
Agriculture Business MSSC–Quality General Studies Science of Agriculture Accounting I: Java Programming
Occupations Occupations Barneveld Mechanics Occupations Part 1 Fennimore
Applied Math Argyle Barneveld
Ag Related Accounting I MSSC–Safety Belmont Cuba City Animal Science Belmont Marketing
Welding Benton Barneveld Boscobel Highland Iowa-Grant Black Hawk Principles
River Ridge Cuba City Cuba City Iowa-Grant Pecatonica Highland Dodgeville
Darlington Machine Shop Highland Platteville River Valley Iowa-Grant Mineral Point
Agribusiness Seneca for Maintenance Iowa-Grant Prairie du Chien Lancaster
Management Weston Dodgeville Platteville Golf Course Mineral Point Practical
Fennimore Lancaster Riverdale Speech Management Pecatonica Accounting
Marketing Shullsburg Boscobel Holmen River Ridge Potosi
Agribusiness Principles SolidWorks Riverdale
Sales Lancaster Fundamentals Introduction to Technical Business Accounting I:
Iowa-Grant Prairie du Chien Iowa-Grant Psychology Reporting Occupations Part 2 Web
Platteville Dodgeville Lancaster Argyle Programming
Animal Science Industrial Lancaster Accounting I
Prairie du Chien Argyle Barneveld with XHTML and
Boscobel Occupations Southwestern Richland Center Workplace Belmont JavaScript
Cuba City Weston Boscobel
Blueprint Communication Cassville Black Hawk Fennimore
Darlington Welding Barneveld Highland
Fennimore Reading and Introduction to Dodgeville
Sketching Argyle Belmont Fennimore Lancaster General Studies
Iowa-Grant River Valley Sociology Benton Mineral Point
Mineral Point Dodgeville Richland Center Kickapoo Applied Math
Black Hawk North Crawford Pecatonica
River Ridge Welding for Boscobel River Ridge Dodgeville
River Valley CAD/AutoCAD Oral/ Platteville Iowa-Grant
Boscobel Maintenance Cuba City Prairie du Chien
Seneca Darlington Interpersonal Fennimore Computer Pecatonica
Shullsburg Communication Richland Center Wauzeka-Steuben
Conventional Dodgeville Lancaster Shullsburg Applications
Highland Barneveld Mineral Point Cassville
and Alternative Belmont Southwestern
Introductory Energy Iowa-Grant Pecatonica Wauzeka-Steuben Fennimore
Soils Pecatonica Benton Platteville Kickapoo
Darlington Black Hawk
Platteville Dodgeville Prairie du Chien
River Valley Service Boscobel Written River Ridge
Highland Cuba City
Lancaster Occupations Communication Wauzeka-Steuben
Fennimore Cassville
Plant Science Pecatonica Foundations of Lancaster
Platteville Lancaster
Fennimore Early Childhood Pecatonica
River Valley Platteville
Iowa-Grant Education Platteville
Southwestern River Ridge
Ithaca Cuba City Weston
Prairie du Chien Platteville
Seneca Estimating
Darlington
Shop Safety
& Practices
River Ridge
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Transfer Agreements With universities
Agriculture, Business,
and Health Programs
University of Maryland
Upper Iowa University
INSTITuTIONS
University of Phoenix
FOuR-YEAR
Springfield College
Franklin University
UW–Stevens Point
Herzing University
Concordia College
Capella University
Ottawa University
UW–Whitewater
Lakeland College
UW–Milwaukee
Cardinal Stritch
UW–Green Bay
Marian College
UM–Crookston
UW–River Falls
UW–Eau Claire
UW–Platteville
UW–LaCrosse
UW–Madison
UW–Superior
UW–Oshkosh
UW–Parkside
Loras College
UW–Stout
Viterbo
SOuTHWEST TECH
PROGRAMS
AGRICuLTuRE
Agribusiness/Science Technology • • • • • • • • •
Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician •
Dairy Herd Management • • •
BuSINESS
Accounting • • • • • • • • • • •
Accounting Assistant •
Administrative Professional • • • • • • • •
Business Management • • • • • • • • • •
Graphic & Web Design • • • • • • • •
IT–Computer Support Specialist • • • • • • • •
IT–Network Communication Specialist • • • • • • • • •
IT–Web Analyst/Programmer • • • • • • • •
Office Aide
Office Support Specialist •
HEALTH
Dental Assistant
Human Services Associate • • • • • • • • • • • •
Medical Assistant •
Medical Coding Specialist (online) •
Medical Laboratory Technician • • • • • • •
Medical Transcriptionist (online) •
Midwife (direct entry) • • • • •
Nursing Assistant
Nursing–Associate Degree • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Pharmacy Technician •
Radiography • • • • • • •
Respiratory Therapist • • • • • • •
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Transfer Agreements With universities
Industry and Service
Programs
University of Maryland
Upper Iowa University
INSTITuTIONS
University of Phoenix
FOuR-YEAR
Springfield College
Franklin University
UW–Stevens Point
Herzing University
Concordia College
Capella University
Ottawa University
UW–Whitewater
Lakeland College
UW–Milwaukee
Cardinal Stritch
UW–Green Bay
Marian College
UM–Crookston
UW–River Falls
UW–Eau Claire
UW–Platteville
UW–LaCrosse
UW–Madison
UW–Superior
UW–Oshkosh
UW–Parkside
Loras College
UW–Stout
Viterbo
SOuTHWEST TECH
PROGRAMS
INduSTRY
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician •
Automotive Technician •
Bricklaying & Masonry •
Building Trades–Carpentry •
CNC Setup/Operator •
Electrical Power Distribution •
Electro-Mechanical Technology • • • • • • •
Engineering Technologist • • • • • • • •
Welding •
SERvICE
Barber/Cosmetologist •
Child Care Services •
Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Culinary Management • • • • •
Culinary Specialist •
Early Childhood Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Esthetician • •
Golf Course Management • • • • • • • •
“The education I received at Southwest Tech will help take me farther
than I could have ever anticipated before arriving.”
Robert Clark
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A Great Way to Begin Your Future
• Start your bachelor’s degree at Southwest Tech by taking one year of general education courses.
• Complete one year of liberal arts courses from your choice of Madison, Milwaukee, or Nicolet Area Technical
Colleges to continue your journey toward your bachelor’s degree.
• Transfer into any of the University of Wisconsin campuses to complete your degree.
• Save an average of $11,000 in tuition!
Eligible General Education Courses*
MATC- MATC-
SOuTHWEST TECH COuRSES MAdISON MILWAuKEE NICOLET
COMMuNICATION SKILLS (801)
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 3 3
Transferability varies by institution; see MATC-
Madison/Milwaukee and Nicolet advising materials.
MATHEMATICS (804)
10-804-118 College Algebra with Applications 3 3 3
10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 3
NATuRAL SCIENCE (806)
10-806-114 General Biology 3 3 3
10-806-134 General Chemistry 3 3 3
10-806-165 General Physics 1 3 3 3
10-806-197 Microbiology 3 3 3
10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology 3 3
For Nicolet’s Associate in Arts degree only.
10-806-179 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology 3 3
10-806-186 Introduction to Biochemistry 3
SOCIAL SCIENCE (809)
10-809-122 Intro to American Government 3 3 3
10-809-128 Marriage and Family 3 3 3
10-809-172 Race, Ethnic, and Diversity Studies 3 3 3
10-809-195 Economics 3 3 3
10-809-196 Introduction to Sociology 3 3 3
10-809-197 Contemporary American Society 3 3 3
10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 3 3
10-809-166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application 3 3
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 3
10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology 3
* Any state-approved general education course is transferable to all 16 technical colleges.
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Accounting Accounting Assistant 10-196-191 Supervision 3 credits
This associate degree program prepares you for a career in This technical diploma program prepares you for employment in a 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
accounting, tax preparation, payroll, cost accounting, and other wide range of business settings. Areas of study include accounting, 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
related business occupations. Areas of study include taxes, business math, taxes, computerized accounting, computer software, 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
computerized accounting, payroll, cost accounting, business law, payroll, and written and oral communications. Graduates wishing to 10-102-126 Basic Business Law 2 credits
and related subjects. Accounting is a crucial part of every business continue their education may enroll full- or part-time in the second 10-106-116 Employment Practicum 2 credits
operation, and job prospects are expected to remain strong for year of the associate degree accounting program. 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
graduates of this program. 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
10-101-111 Accounting I 4 credits 10-809-195 Economics 3 credits
10-101-111 Accounting 1 4 credits 10-101-117 Taxes I 3 credits Elective 3 credits
10-102-125 Negotiable Instruments 1 credit 10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits
10-102-126 Basic Business Law 2 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits Agribusiness/Science Technology
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 10-101-112 Accounting 2 4 credits Many successful Southwest Tech graduates began their career in this
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits 10-101-118 Taxes 1 3 credits associate degree agricultural program. Sales, marketing, and business
10-101-112 Accounting 2 4 credits (OR) management classes are combined with agronomy, animal science,
10-101-117 Taxes 1 3 credits 10-101-121 Advanced Accounting Spreadsheets 3 credits and nutrition training to prepare you for unlimited opportunities in
10-101-121 Advanced Accounting 10-101-123 Payroll Applications 2 credits numerous ag-related industries.
Spreadsheets 3 credits 10-101-126 Peachtree 1 credit
10-101-126 Peachtree 1 credit 10-101-127 QuickBooks 1 credit 10-006-116 Intro. to Soils 3 credits
10-101-127 QuickBooks 1 credit 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-006-121 Agribusiness Computer Applications 2 credits
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit 10-006-169 Career Development in Agriculture 2 credits
10-804-144 Math of Finance 3 credits 10-006-180 Animal Science 3 credits
10-101-113 Accounting 3 4 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
10-101-116 Cost Accounting 3 credits Administrative Professional 10-804-107 College Math 3 credits
10-101-123 Payroll Applications 2 credits This associate degree program trains you in office and supervisory 10-006-104 Animal Nutrition 3 credits
10-101-125 Managerial Accounting 3 credits procedures. Classes include office software, business math, business 10-006-105 Nutrient Management 3 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit law, document processing, editing and proofreading, web/desktop 10-006-107 Pest Management Principles 2 credits
10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits applications, and administrative office procedures. The job market is 10-006-113 Precision Ag Technologies 3 credits
10-101-114 Accounting 4 4 credits strong for all office careers. 10-006-160 Plant Science 3 credits
10-101-124 Accounting Systems and 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
Procedures 3 credits 10-106-103 Skillbuilding 1 credit 10-006-106 Livestock Management 3 credits
10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits 10-106-104 Business Technology Essentials 3 credits (OR)
10-809-195 Economics 3 credits 10-106-105 Editing & Proofreading 3 credits 10-006-170 Agriculture Equipment 3 credits
Elective 3 credits 10-106-107 Document Formatting 3 credits 10-006-114 Legal Aspects of Agribusiness 3 credits
Recommended Electives 10-106-121 Administrative Business Procedures 2 credits 10-006-145 Crop Production Management 3 credits
10-101-118 Taxes 2 3 credits 10-106-131 Business Presentations 2 credits 10-006-163 Agribusiness Management 3 credits
10-101-108 Governmental/Not-for-profit 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits 10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 credits
Accounting 3 credits 10-106-106 Advanced Editing & Proofreading 3 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
10-106-108 Advanced Document Formatting 3 credits 10-006-140 Agribusiness Sales 3 credits
10-106-109 Business Spreadsheet Applications 3 credits 10-006-165 Agri Marketing Promotion 3 credits
10-106-124 Records Management 2 credits 10-006-168 Agribusiness Records and Analysis 3 credits
10-106-130 Business Database Applications 2 credits 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
10-106-133 Desktop Publishing 2 credits 10-809-195 Economics 3 credits
10-106-135 Career Development 1 credit 10-006-197 Agribusiness Internship 3 credits
10-101-101 Accounting 1 Part 1 2 credits
10-106-134 Web Publishing 2 credits
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Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician Automotive Technician
Learn to diagnose, repair, service, and maintain a full range of In this technical diploma program, you learn the best methods
tractors and farm equipment in this widely respected technical for maintaining and repairing vehicles using the latest high-tech
diploma program. Training in diesel mechanics, hydraulics, and computer diagnostic equipment. You will study engine theory
electronics successfully blends with theory and extensive hands-on and repair, emissions and ignition systems, cooling and lubrication
experience. systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, suspensions, brakes,
transmissions, and drive trains in depth. Hands-on training is
31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits emphasized in this Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master
32-070-309 Farm Machinery Maintenance 5 credits Certified program.
32-404-304 Shop Safety & Practices 2 credits
32-404-345 Starting & Charging Systems 3 credits 31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
32-442-301 Related Welding 2 credits 31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits Barber/Cosmetologist
32-806-303 Science of Mechanics 2 credits 32-404-304 Shop Safety & Practices 4 credits In this three-semester technical diploma program, you practice
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits 32-404-314 Automotive Maintenance 5 credits
skills learned in theory and lab classes in Southwest Tech’s own
32-070-300 Farm Machinery (Tillage & Planting) 5 credits 32-404-345 Starting & Charging Systems 3 credits
Creative Elements Salon. This salon models “real world” working
32-070-340 Gasoline Engines 5 credits 32-404-315 Engine Repair 5 credits
32-404-318 Suspension & Steering 1 3 credits
conditions and encourages your development of relationship-building
32-070-341 Basic Hydraulics 3 credits techniques. The curriculum includes hair cutting, styling, coloring,
32-404-319 Suspension & Steering 2 3 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit permanent waving, manicuring and pedicuring, nail technology, sales,
32-404-343 On Vehicle Electronics 3 credits
32-070-301 Farm Machinery (Harvesting) 5 credits 32-806-303 Science of Mechanics 2 credits and salon management.
32-070-303 Chassis & Drive Systems 5 credits 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
32-070-344 Air Conditioning 2 credits 32-404-316 Manual Transmissions 3 credits 31-502-332 Basic Hair Design 5 credits
32-070-345 Advanced Electrical Systems 4 credits 32-404-317 Transaxle & Drive Trains 3 credits 31-502-339 Nail Technology 3 credits
32-070-311 Diesel Engines 1 5 credits 32-404-321 Automatic Transmissions 5 credits 31-502-364 Salon/Spa Science 2 credits
32-070-312 Diesel Engines 2 5 credits 32-404-340 Auto Electrical Accessory Systems 4 credits 31-502-372 Chemical Services 5 credits
32-070-343 Applied Hydraulics 4 credits 32-404-313 Engine Performance 5 credits 31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
32-070-350 Occupational Internship 2 credits 32-404-323 Emission Control Systems 2 credits 31-502-375 Salon Services 1 5 credits
32-404-324 Automotive Computer Control Systems 4 credits 31-502-380 Salon Services 2 5 credits
32-404-331 Brakes 3 credits 31-502-381 Salon Services 3 5 credits
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician 32-404-332 Heating & Air Conditioning 3 credits 31-502-390 Salon/Spa Management 2 credits
Learn the latest techniques for repairing damaged vehicles and 32-404-399 On-the-Job Experience 1 credit 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
applying high-tech finishes in this state-of-the-industry technical 31-502-321 Facial Treatments 2 credits
diploma program. It has received Master Certification from 31-502-385 Salon Services 4 5 credits
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and program graduates enjoy 31-502-386 Salon Services 5 5 credits
good job placements. 31-502-357 Salon Services 6 5 credits
31-405-352 Non-Structural Analysis
& Damage Repair 1 3 credits Bricklaying & Masonry
31-405-353 Non-Structural Analysis This technical diploma program prepares you to enter the bricklaying
& Damage Repair 2 4 credits and masonry field. You learn proper building techniques and
31-405-355 Painting & Refinishing 1 3 credits procedures through hands-on projects that teach you how to mix and
31-405-356 Auto Body Welding 3 credits spread mortar; lay brick and block; and level, plumb, and build walls,
31-405-359 Plastics & Adhesives 2 credits corners, arches, fireplaces, and paving surfaces.
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit 31-408-301 Bricklaying/Masonry 1 5 credits
31-404-347 Electrical Fundamentals 2 credits 31-408-302 Bricklaying/Masonry 2 5 credits
31-405-360 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair 2 3 credits 31-408-307 Estimating 2 credits
31-405-361 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair 2 4 credits 31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
31-405-362 Painting & Refinishing 2 3 credits 31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits
31-405-363 Painting & Refinishing 3 3 credits 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits 31-408-303 Bricklaying/Masonry 3 5 credits
31-404-311 Automotive Mechanics for 31-408-304 Bricklaying/Masonry 4 5 credits
Auto Body Tech 1 3 credits 31-408-306 Sketching & Print Reading 2 credits
31-404-312 Automotive Mechanics for 31-408-308 Construction Safety & Health 2 credits
Auto Body Tech 2 3 credits 31-408-309 On-the-Job Experience 1 credit
32-442-301 Related Welding 2 credits
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10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement
10-101-112 Accounting 2 4 credits You will study patrol procedures for residential, commercial, and
10-102-104 Principles of Finance 3 credits industrial areas in this associate degree program. You also learn how
10-196-193 Human Resource Management 3 credits to monitor traffic for safe and legal vehicle operations and how to
10-804-144 Math of Finance 3 credits properly issue warnings, citations, and make arrests. This program
10-809-166 Intro. to Ethics: Theory & Applications 3 credits also covers accident and crime scene investigation and how to carry
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit out long-term investigations.
10-102-108 Risk Management 3 credits
10-102-115 Business Management Strategies 3 credits 10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit
10-104-105 Selling Principles 3 credits 10-504-900 Intro. to Criminal Justice 3 credits
10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits 10-504-901 Constitutional Law 3 credits
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
(OR) 10-807-150 Personal Fitness 2 credits
10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits 10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
Elective 3 credits 10-504-902 Criminal Law 3 credits
Building Trades–Carpentry 10-504-908 Traffic Theory 3 credits
When you graduate from this technical diploma program, you
(OR)
are prepared for entry-level employment in the construction of Child Care Services 10-504-119 Intro. to Corrections 3 credits
residential and commercial structures. The program emphasizes This technical diploma program prepares you to work effectively with 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
development of skills in building layouts, rough and finish carpentry, groups of young children and emphasizes safety, the theory of child 10-804-107 College Math 3 credits
estimating, blueprint reading, jobsite safety and health, math, care, and hands-on supervised experience in a variety of child care 10-809-122 Intro. to American Government 3 credits
communications, human relations, quality, and customer service. settings. 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
31-408-308 Construction Safety & Health 2 credits 10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE 3 credits 10-504-903 Professional Communications 3 credits
31-475-301 Carpentry 1 5 credits 10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development 3 credits 10-504-904 Juvenile Law 3 credits
31-475-302 Carpentry 2 5 credits 10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1 2 credits 10-504-905 Report Writing 3 credits
31-475-306 Blueprint Reading 3 credits 10-307-194 ECE: Math, Science, & Social Studies 3 credits 10-504-906 Criminal Investigation Theory 3 credits
31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 10-504-907 Community Policing Strategies 3 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits 10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
31-408-309 On-the-Job Experience 1 credit 10-307-167 ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition 3 credits 10-504-110 Police Supervision 3 credits
31-475-303 Carpentry 3 5 credits 10-307-178 ECE: Art, Music, & Language Arts 3 credits 10-504-111 Criminology 3 credits
31-475-304 Carpentry 4 5 credits 10-307-179 ECE: Child Development 3 credits 10-504-112 Criminal Evidence 3 credits
31-475-307 Estimating 2 credits 10-307-192 ECE: Practicum 2 3 credits Electives 6 credits
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
10-504-105 Police Internship 3 credits
10-504-130 Tactical 1–DAAT 2 credits
Business Management CNC Setup/Operator 10-504-131 Tactical 2–Firearms 2 credits
This associate degree program encompasses a broad base of business The CNC Operator program is designed to address the need of
Tactical 3 – EVOC & Vehicle Contacts 2 credits
skills for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the functional manufacturers for entry-level operators of computer numerical
10-801-198 Speech 3 credits
areas of a typical business. After completion of this program, control (CNC) machines. During this less than one year training
graduates have the option to go directly into business or transfer program, the student will learn to perform minor setups and to
to a four-year college or university through established articulation operate CNC milling machines and CNC turning machines. Additional
agreements. course work of computer applications, blueprint reading, and
manufacturing processes provide vital aspects to the individual’s
10-102-105 Intro. to Business 3 credits education.
10-102-126 Basic Business Law 2 credits
10-102-127 Employment & Administrative Law 1 credit 10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit
10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits 10-606-105 Processes & Materials
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits Manufacturing 1 3 credits
10-809-195 Economics 3 credits 10-606-108 Tech Draft 1/Blueprint Reading 2 credits
10-101-111 Accounting 1 4 credits 10-628-122 Basic CNC Programming & Operation 4 credits
10-102-123 Debtor/Creditor Relations 1 credit 10-628-132 Advanced CNC Programming
10-102-124 Law of Sales 1 credit & Operation 3 credits
10-102-130 Management Principles 3 credits 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 3 credits
10-104-130 Marketing Principles 3 credits 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
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10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits Dental Assistant
10-317-111 Menu Management 2 credits This one-semester technical diploma program offers the basic
10-104-130 Marketing Principles 3 credits knowledge and skill development that you need to assist a dentist
10-809-196 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits at chairside in dentistry practice. Learning activities combine
10-317-152 Hospitality Law 2 credits lecture, laboratory practice, and a four-week internship in a dental
10-196-193 Human Resource Management 3 credits office. Your experiences will include chairside assisting, radiography
10-809-195 Economics 3 credits techniques, manipulation of dental materials, and general office
procedures.
Culinary Specialist 10-508-101 Dental Health Safety 1 credit
Receive hands-on training and experience in all areas of basic 10-508-103 Dental Radiography 2 credits
quantity food preparation and kitchen operations in this technical 10-508-113 Dental Materials 2 credits
diploma program. Sanitation certification training is included in the 31-508-302 Dental Chairside 5 credits
curriculum. Graduates of this program may transfer all credits to the 31-508-304 Dental & General Anatomy 2 credits
two-year Culinary Management associate degree program. 31-508-306 Dental Assistant Clinical 3 credits
31-508-307 Dental Assistant Professionalism 1 credit
10-317-120 Food Sanitation & Safety 2 credits
10-317-138 Cooking Principles & Equipment 2 credits
10-317-139 Quantity Prep: Garde-Manger 2 credits
10-317-140 Quantity Prep: Soups & Sauces 3 credits
Early Childhood Education
This associate degree program prepares you to become employed in
10-317-141 Quantity Prep: Fruits & Vegetables 3 credits
the childcare industry. The program emphasizes physical and mental
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
development, socialization, health, safety, and nutritional needs of
10-317-107 Baking 1 2 credits
children from birth to school-age.
10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit
Culinary Management 10-317-104 Nutrition in Food Preparation 2 credits
Training you how to supervise and manage business operations in 10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE 3 credits
10-317-142 Catering & Deli Production 2 credits
restaurants, resorts, hotels, and school or health care facilities is the 10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development 3 credits
10-317-143 Quantity Prep: Meat, Poultry, Seafood 3 credits
objective of this associate degree program. You will learn quantity 10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1 3 credits
10-317-108 Baking 2 3 credits
food preparation; hospitality supervision; cost control and analysis; 10-307-194 ECE: Math, Science, & Social Studies 3 credits
10-317-146 Coordinating Production with Service 1 credit
menu management; marketing; and food, beverage, and bakery 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
management. Management jobs are plentiful in this growth industry. 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
10-317-132 Specialty Foods 2 credits
10-307-167 ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition 3 credits
10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits
10-317-120 Food Sanitation & Safety 2 credits 10-307-178 ECE: Art, Music, & Language Arts 3 credits
10-317-138 Cooking Principles & Equipment 2 credits 10-307-179 ECE: Child Development 3 credits
10-317-139 Quantity Prep: Garde-Manger 2 credits 10-307-192 ECE: Practicum 2 3 credits
10-317-140 Quantity Prep: Soups & Sauces 3 credits
Dairy Herd Management 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
Classroom study and frequent farm visits provide an excellent
10-317-141 Quantity Prep: Fruits & Vegetables 3 credits 10-307-166 ECE: Curriculum Planning 3 credits
academic and practical learning experience in this technical diploma
10-317-107 Baking 1 2 credits 10-307-187 ECE: Children with Differing Abilities 3 credits
program. You study business management, livestock, record keeping,
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Relationships 3 credits
feeding and nutrition, breeding, genetics, housing, herd health, and
10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit 10-307-197 ECE: Practicum 3 3 credits
more.
10-317-104 Nutrition in Food Preparation 2 credits 10-801-198 Speech 3 credits
10-317-142 Catering & Deli Production 2 credits 10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-317-143 Quantity Prep: Meat, Poultry, Seafood 3 credits 10-307-188 ECE: Guiding Child Behavior 3 credits
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
10-317-146 Coordinating Production with Service 1 credit 10-307-198 ECE: Administering an ECE Program 3 credits
31-091-301 Dairy Industry 2 credits
10-317-132 Specialty Foods 2 credits 10-307-199 ECE: Practicum 4 3 credits
31-091-302 Milk Production 4 credits
10-317-108 Baking 2 3 credits 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits
31-091-304 Dairy Nutrition 1 4 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit 10-809-197 Contemporary American Society 3 credits
31-091-309 Dairy Housing & Equipment 2 credits
10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits Elective 3 credits
10-091-113 Dairy Cattle Reproduction 4 credits
10-196-191 Supervision 3 credits
10-804-107 Intro. to College Math 3 credits
10-317-135 Cost Control & Analysis 2 credits
31-091-303 Dairy Business Management 2 credits
10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
31-091-308 Dairy Herd Health 4 credits
10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
31-091-310 Dairy Nutrition 2 4 credits
(OR)
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
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Electro-Mechanical Technology Engineering Technologist
This associate degree program prepares you to maintain, diagnose, The Engineering Technologist program combines the foundational
and repair computer and conventionally controlled mechanical, skills related to industrial engineering with the skills of computerized
pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems, and machines used in manufacturing. Students learn the planning, setup, monitoring,
industry. The automated manufacturing revolution has created many analyzing and controlling of integrated systems in order to improve
good jobs installing and maintaining the latest equipment and control efficiencies in a manufacturing environment, standardize and
systems. This is one of the highest paying career fields for Southwest streamline processes, and initiate cost savings for businesses.
Tech graduates. Application in problem solving and automated technologies are
emphasized. Graduates are trained to work as members of teams
10-620-101 DC & AC Fundamentals 5 credits consisting of engineers and production workers in a variety of
10-620-121 Mechanics & Materials 4 credits industrial and manufacturing settings.
10-620-130 Machine Shop for Maintenance 2 credits
10-620-137 Industrial Safety Practices 1 credit 10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-605-101 Basic Industrial Electronics 2 credits
10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 3 credits 10-606-105 Proc Material Manufacture 1 3 credits
10-620-102 Digital Electronics 3 credits 10-606-108 Tech Draft 1/Blueprint Reading 2 credits
10-620-122 Semiconductor Fundamentals 4 credits 10-606-115 CAD/AutoCAD 2 credits
10-620-123 Construction Electrical Wiring 1 1 credit 10-628-122 Basic CNC Programming & Operation 4 credits
10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 2 credits 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 3 credits
10-806-154 General Physics 1 4 credits 10-606-116 Advanced CAD/Pro-Engineer 3 credits
10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits 10-620-107A Hydraulics & Pneumatics 2 credits
10-620-111 Process Control Systems 4 credits 10-623-151 Lean Manufacturing 3 credits
10-620-126 Industrial Electrical Wiring 2 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
10-620-127 Machine Control 1 4 credits 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 2 credits
10-620-128 Computer Systems & Control 2 credits 10-806-154 General Physics 1 4 credits
10-620-138 Construction Electrical Wiring 2 1 credit 10-606-102 Tech Drafting 2/Design 4 credits
10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits 10-606-120 Integrated Manufacturing Planning 2 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit 10-628-132 Advanced CNC Programming &
10-102-151 Personal Finance 1 credit Operation 3 credits
10-620-107 Hydraulics & Pneumatics 3 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-620-117 Robotics 3 credits (OR)
10-620-124 Welding for Maintenance 2 credits 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
Electrical Power distribution 10-620-129 Machine Control 2 2 credits 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
Through this one-year technical diploma program, students practice 10-620-136 Conventional & Alternative Energy 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
the installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems Systems 1 credit 10-606-121 Integrated Manufacturing Production 2 credits
to supply electric energy to residential, commercial, and industrial 10-623-101 Principles of Lean Manufacturing 1 credit 10-606-122 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 4 credits
customers, and joint gas and electric generation facilities. 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits 10-628-133 Robotic-Automated Material Handling 3 credits
10-628-136 Statistical Process Control 3 credits
10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit 10-628-142 Computer Aided Manufacturing 3 credits
10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 3 credits 10-809-197 Contemporary American Society 3 credits
31-413-303 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 1A 4 credits
31-413-304 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 1B 4 credits
31-413-305 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 1C-Lab 5 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
31-413-306 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 2A 4 credits
31-413-307 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 2B 4 credits
31-413-308 Electric Power Distribution Fund. 2C-Lab 5 credits
31-458-320 CDL License Training 1 credit
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
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Golf Course Management Graphic & Web design
A shortage of well-trained managers of public and private golf Combine artistic ability with technical knowledge to create designs
courses means many career opportunities for you upon completing used in print, electronic, and Web applications. You will develop basic
this associate degree program. The lead instructor, a PGA member, skills in design and be trained in creative problem solving with the
prepares you for management in the golf industry by concentrating ability to offer solutions that are successful for the end client. Ad-
on internal operations (business and hospitality) and external ditional focus on communication, marketing and advertising concepts
operations (grounds, turf, and facilities). Jobs abound nationwide for enable graduates to work closely with clients to meet their needs.
managers and assistant managers of golf courses, club houses, and
pro shops. 10-201-100 Intro. to Mac 1 credit
10-201-101 Design Fundamentals 3 credits
10-317-120 Food Sanitation & Safety 2 credits 10-201-102 Foundations of Design & Print
(OR) Production 4 credits
10-325-107 Soils, Conservation, & Fertility 3 credits 10-201-106 Typography 2 credits
10-325-102 Career & Leadership Development 2 credits 10-201-124 Portfolio Introduction 1 credit
10-325-101 Golf Course Operations 3 credits 10-201-125 Intro. to Digital Photography 2 credits
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
Esthetician 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-104-130 Marketing Principles 3 credits
If you have an interest in health, fitness, or beauty, this technical 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
10-325-116 History of Golf 1 credit 10-152-111 Web Programming with XHTML 4 credits
diploma program offers you the opportunity to enter a career that
10-325-103 Pro Shop Management 3 credits 10-201-103 Advanced Design & Print Production 4 credits
is ready for explosive growth. You study skin structure and function,
10-325-105 Golf Course Marketing & Promotion 3 credits 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits
facials and facial treatments, electrotherapy, aromatherapy, massage,
(OR) 10-809-103 Thinking Critically & Creatively 3 credits
skin analysis, product chemistry, hair removal, and makeup.
10-325-109 Integrated Turf Management 3 credits 10-201-104 Foundations of Web Design 4 credits
10-325-104 Club Financial Management 3 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
31-502-321 Facial Treatments 2 credits
10-806-134 General Chemistry 4 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
31-502-363 Esthetics Clinic I 4 credits
10-804-106 Intro. to College Math 3 credits 10-201-105 Advanced Web Design 4 credits
31-502-364 Salon/Spa Science 2 credits
10-325-106 Golf Course Internship: 10-201-110 Pre-Press Management 3 credits
31-502-365 Esthetics Fundamentals 3 credits
Inside or Outside Operations 3 credits 10-201-127 Professional Portfolio Assessment 1 credit
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
10-325-107 Soils, Conservation, & Fertility 3 credits 10-201-128 Internship/Field Study 3 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
10-325-114 Techniques for Teaching Golf 2 credits (OR)
31-502-366 Spa Treatments 5 credits
10-325-108 Tournament Promotions 2 credits 10-201-129 Graphic & Web Design Projects 3 credits
31-502-367 Esthetics Clinic 2 5 credits
10-325-113 Golf Course Equipment Repair 3 credits 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
31-502-390 Salon/Spa Management 2 credits
10-325-117 Golf Regulatory & Legal Issues 1 credit 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits Electives 6 credits
Farm Business & Production Management 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
Farm producers enrolled in the Farm Business & Production 10-325-109 Integrated Turf Management 3 credits
Management program are given opportunities to develop and fine 10-325-111 Facilities & Equipment Management 3 credits
tune their skills with production agriculture. Knowledge presented 10-196-191 Supervision 3 credits
and skills demonstrated are provided through classroom settings, 10-325-110 Golf Course Design & Renovation 2 credits
workshops and seminars, speakers of expertise, farm and business 10-325-115 Golf Course Pest Management 1 credit
tours, and individual on-farm instruction. 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
30-090-306 Financial Management 4 credits
30-090-303 Crop Production 4 credits
30-090-305 Livestock Management 4 credits
30-090-347 Business Performance 4 credits
2–4 Selective Course Offerings 4 credits
• 2 courses will be offered annually
• Courses are 1 or 2 credits each
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Human Services Associate 10-107-189 IT Career Development 1 credit 10-107-108 Project Management 3 credits
This associate degree program prepares you to support and assist 10-150-110 LAN/WAN Technologies 3 credits 10-107-139 Database Design & Implementation 3 credits
professional staff in a variety of human service environments. The 10-152-110 Programming Applications for 10-107-113 Current Issues in IT 1 credit
program includes a combination of general education courses, in- Web Services 4 credits 10-107-189 IT Career Development 1 credit
depth study of human services issues, and field experiences. Human 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits 10-150-103 Advanced Network Administration 4 credits
Service Associates work with vulnerable and diverse populations and 10-809-195 Economics 3 credits 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
in a variety of community service agencies. 10-150-115 Principles of Information Security 3 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
10-154-102 User Training & Support 3 credits 10-150-105 Integrated Communication Networks 4 credits
10-520-101 Intro. to Human Services 3 credits 10-154-103 Internship/Field Study 3 credits 10-150-107 Internship/Field Study 3 credits
10-520-104 Community Resources & Services 3 credits (OR) (OR)
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-154-104 IT Projects 3 credits 10-150-108 Applied Business Solutions 3 credits
10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits 10-154-107 Advanced Hardware/Troubleshooting 3 credits 10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 credits
10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits 10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 credits 10-809-195 Economics 3 credits
10-520-102 Ethics for the Profession 3 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits Elective 3 credits
10-520-103 Issues In ATODA 3 credits
10-520-105 Interviewing & Counseling Techniques 3 credits
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits Information Technology–
10-801-198 Speech 3 credits Web Analyst/Programmer
10-809-196 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits This associate degree program prepares you to become an entry-level
10-520-106 Issues of Gerontology 3 credits computer programmer with a web application emphasis. The primary
10-520-108 Methods of Social Casework 3 credits programming focus is on XHTML, JavaScript, Java, PHP, and Visual C++.
10-520-121 Field Study I 4 credits You will also develop web pages using database management software
10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits (DBMS). This program is designed to teach you to solve a variety of
10-524-109 Professional Documentation in problems with an emphasis on business applications. Graduates are
Human Services 3 credits prepared for entry-level web developer jobs in government, insurance,
10-520-107 Disability Studies 3 credits manufacturing, service, software development, wholesale and retail
10-520-112 Children, Youth, & Family 3 credits sales, utilities, banking, and accounting.
10-520-122 Field Study 2 4 credits
10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits 10-101-101 Accounting 1, Part 1 2 credits
10-809-195 Economics 3 credits 10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits
10-107-146 IT Concepts 3 credits
Information Technology– Information Technology– 10-152-111 Web Prog with XHTML & JavaScript 4 credits
Computer Support Specialist Network Communication Specialist 10-801-195
10-804-133
Written Communication
Math & Logic
3 credits
3 credits
Almost every business uses local and/or wide area networks, the
This associate degree program trains you in the highly technical as- 10-101-102 Accounting 1, Part 2 2 credits
Internet or intranets, and telephony systems, and this associate
pects of computer support techniques that businesses need to assist 10-102-105 Intro. to Business 3 credits
degree program prepares you to maintain and support those systems.
and train users. Learn how to administer local area networks (LANs) 10-107-108 Project Management 3 credits
You will study computer communications systems including router
and how to evaluate, select, and maintain computer hardware and 10-107-139 Database Design & Implementation 3 credits
and switch configurations, hardware and software infrastructure
software. This program will prepare you to install, troubleshoot, and 10-152-101 Java Programming 4 credits
management/design, voice and video over IP, private telephone
repair common personal computer problems. You will also develop 10-801-198 Speech 3 credits
systems (PBX), voicemail systems, and video production.
web-based programming skills using JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. 10-107-109 Advanced Object Oriented Design 3 credits
10-102-105 Intro. to Business 3 credits 10-152-103 Advanced Java Programming 4 credits
10-102-105 Intro. to Business 3 credits 10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits 10-152-110 Programming Applications
10-107-110 Microsoft Office 2007 3 credits 10-107-146 IT Concepts 3 credits for Web Services 4 credits
10-107-146 IT Concepts 3 credits 10-154-101 Hardware 2 credits 10-801-197 Technical Reporting 3 credits
10-154-106 Operating Systems 2 credits 10-154-106 Operating Systems 2 credits 10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 credits
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-152-105 Internship/Field Study 3 credits
10-804-133 Math & Logic 3 credits 10-804-133 Math & Logic 3 credits (OR)
10-107-139 Database Design & Implementation 3 credits 10-150-102 Communication Hardware 3 credits 10-152-106 IT Projects 3 credits
10-150-117 Local Area Networks 3 credits 10-150-115 Principles of Information Security 3 credits 10-152-108 Visual C++ 3 credits
10-152-111 Web Programming with 10-150-117 Local Area Networks 3 credits 10-809-195 Economics 3 credits
XHTML and JavaScript 4 credits 10-152-111 Web Programming with XHTML 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
10-154-101 Hardware 2 credits & JavaScript 4 credits Elective 3 credits
10-801-198 Speech 3 credits 10-801-198 Speech 3 credits
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Medical Assistant 10-513-113 QA Lab Math 1 credit Midwife (direct Entry)
In this technical diploma program, you will work closely with medical 10-513-114 Urinalysis 2 credits As you work toward an associate degree, this direct-entry program
personnel and assist with patient examinations, medical diagnostic 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits will prepare you to become certified and licensed in Wisconsin as a
procedures, and lab tests. Your training also includes administrative 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits professional midwife. Learn how to provide hands-on holistic care for
procedures such as receiving patients, scheduling appointments, 10-806-186 Intro. to Biochemistry 4 credits women of childbearing years and collaborate with other healthcare
maintaining records, bookkeeping, processing insurance forms, 10-513-115 Basic Immunology Concepts 2 credits partners throughout the childbearing process. Licensed midwives
and drafting correspondence. You will receive hands-on clinical 10-513-120 Basic Hematology 3 credits assist mothers with labor and natural delivery of their children in
experience through clinical affiliations with area healthcare 10-513-121 Coagulation 1 credit home, hospital, or birth center settings, and then follow delivery with
associates. 10-513-122 Intro. to Blood Bank 2 credits postpartum care and instruction. Program instruction will emphasize
10-513-123 Advanced Blood Bank 2 credits low-risk pregnancies.
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 3 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
10-501-104 Healthcare Customer Service 2 credits 10-806-197 Microbiology 4 credits 10-501-153 Body Structure & Function 3 credits
10-501-107 Intro. to Healthcare Computing 2 credits 10-513-130 Advanced Hematology 2 credits 10-510-140 Nutrition 3 credits
31-509-301 Medical Assistant Administrative 10-513-131 Clinical Chemistry 1 3 credits 10-510-141 Midwife Science 5 credits
Procedures 2 credits 10-513-132 Clinical Chemistry 2 2 credits 10-510-142 Midwife Clinic 1 2 credits
31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease 3 credits 10-513-133 Clinical Microbiology 4 credits 10-510-153 Applied Pharmacology 2 credits
31-509-303 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 1 2 credits 10-513-180 Body Fluids Analysis 1 credit 10-804-106 Intro. to College Math 3 credits
31-509-304 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1 4 credits Elective 3 credits 10-510-143 Antepartum 5 credits
31-501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health 2 credits 10-513-134 Laboratory Experience 1 credit 10-510-144 Midwife Clinic 2 3 credits
31-509-305 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 2 2 credits 10-513-140 Advanced Microbiology 2 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
31-509-306 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2 3 credits 10-513-141 Pre-Clinical Experience 2 credits 10-809-128 Marriage & Family 3 credits
31-509-307 Medical Office Insurance & Finance 2 credits 10-513-151 Clinical Experience 1 3 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
31-509-309 Medical Law, Ethics & Professionalism 2 credits 10-513-152 Clinical Experience 2 4 credits 10-510-145 Intrapartum, Postpartum, Neonate 5 credits
31-509-310 Medical Assistant Externship 3 credits 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic, & Diversity 3 credits 10-510-146 Well Woman Gynecology 3 credits
(OR) 10-510-147 Midwife Clinic 3 4 credits
10-809-196 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits 10-510-148 Midwife Clinic Lab 1 1 credit
Medical Coding Specialist 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
In this online technical diploma program, you will learn how to (OR) 10-510-149 Professional Issues in Midwifery 2 credits
assign and sequence medical diagnoses and procedures coding and 10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits 10-510-150 OB/Medication Management 1 credit
develop skills needed to interpret complex data used for healthcare 10-510-151 Midwife Clinic 4 5 credits
reimbursement. Medical Transcription 10-510-152 Midwife Clinic Lab 2 2 credits
This intensive online technical diploma program provides training and 10-809-166 Intro. to Ethics: Theory & Application 3 credits
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 3 credits experience using computers to transcribe a variety of medical reports 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
10-530-181 Intro. to the Health Record 1 credit from dictation by physicians and other health care professionals.
10-530-182 Human Diseases for the
Health Professions 3 credits 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 3 credits
10-530-183 ICD-9-CM Coding 3 credits 10-801-190 Fundamentals of English 3 credits
10-530-184 CPT Coding 3 credits 31-106-301 Medical Transcription 4 credits
10-530-185 Health Care Reimbursement 2 credits 31-106-321 Microsoft Word 2 credits
31-543-335 Body Structure & Function 2 credits 31-509-330 Health & Disease 2 credits
31-509-331 Pharmacology for Medical
Medical Laboratory Technician Transcriptionists 1 credit
The Medical Laboratory Technician associate of applied science 31-543-335 Body Structure & Function 2 credits
degree prepares students to work as medical laboratory technicians 10-801-193 Technical Communication for
(MLT) or clinical laboratory technicians (CLT) in hospitals, clinics, and Health Occupations 3 credits
doctors’ offices. Coursework develops the academic and hands-on 10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
skills to perform procedures such as collection and analysis of blood 10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
and other bodily fluids such as hematology, chemistry, immunology, 31-106-302 Advanced Medical Transcription 4 credits
blood bank, and microbiology. As graduates, they perform these 31-509-332 Medical Business Issues 2 credits
analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist 31-510-305 Advanced Clinical Medical Terminology 3 credits
or physician.
10-513-110 Basic Lab Skills 1 credit
10-513-111 Phlebotomy 2 credits
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10-543-113 Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 3 credits Physical Therapist Assistant
10-543-114 Nursing: Management & Professional This associate degree program will prepare you to work under the
Concepts 2 credits supervision of a physical therapist. Duties include assisting with
10-543-115 Nursing: Advance Clinical Practice 3 credits treatment programs according to the plan of care; training patients
10-543-116 Nursing: Clinical Transition 2 credits in exercises and activities of daily living; conducting treatments; using
10-809-196 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits special equipment; administering modalities and other treatment
(OR) procedures; and reporting to the physical therapist about the
10-809-197 Contemporary American Society 3 credits patient’s responses.
Elective 3 credits
10-524-138 PTA Kinesiology 1 3 credits
10-524-139 PTA Patient Interventions 4 credits
Office Aide 10-524-140 PTA Professional Issues 1 2 credits
This technical diploma program provides entry-level experience for 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
those who are interested in an office support position and have no 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits
previous office support experience or education. You develop skills 10-524-141 PTA Kinesiology 2 4 credits
Nursing Assistant in keyboarding, word processing, data entry, filing, and verbal and 10-524-142 PTA Therapeutic Exercise 3 credits
This 120-hour technical diploma program prepares you to assist with written communication. 10-524-143 PTA Therapeutic Modalities 4 credits
care in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care. As part of a team,
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
you help bathe, dress, feed, and ambulate clients. 30-106-323 Keyboarding 1 credit 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
30-106-324 Word Processing 1 2 credits 10-524-147 PTA Clinical Practice 1 2 credits
30-106-326 Office Procedures 3 credits 10-809-172 Race, Ethnic, & Diversity 3 credits
Nursing–Associate degree 30-106-327 Computer & Internet Basics 2 credits 10-809-196 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits
This nationally accredited associate degree program prepares you 30-106-328 Word Processing 2 2 credits 10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
to write the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses. 30-801-303 Communication Basics 3 credits (OR)
Learning is centered on the direct care of clients. You will receive 31-106-311 Data Entry for Microcomputers 3 credits 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
hands-on experience through clinical affiliations with area healthcare
10-524-144 PTA Principles of Neuro Rehab 4 credits
facilities to develop critical thinking, assessment skills, collaborative
10-524-145 PTA Principles of Musculo Rehab 4 credits
relationships, and facilitation of diverse client care needs across the Office Support Specialist 10-524-146 PTA Cardio & Integrated Mgmt. 3 credits
healthcare continuum. Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, schools, Extensive hands-on training in business software applications, 10-524-148 PTA Clinical Practice 2 3 credits
and community settings. Successful completion requirements of the applied communications, records management, and office 10-524-149 PTA Rehab Across the Lifespan 2 credits
Nursing program at Southwest Tech include in-residence enrollment technology characterizes this technical diploma program. Graduates 10-524-150 PTA Professional Issues 2 2 credits
and completion in courses 543-114, 543-115, and 543-116. may enroll full- or part-time in the second year of the Administrative 10-524-151 PTA Clinical Practice 3 5 credits
Professional program. Elective 3 credits
10-543-101 Nursing Fundamentals 2 credits
10-543-102 Nursing Skills 3 credits 10-106-103 Skillbuilding 1 credit
10-543-103 Nursing Pharmacology 2 credits
10-543-104 Nursing: Intro. to Clinical Practice 2 credits
10-106-104 Business Technology Essentials 3 credits Welding
10-106-105 Editing & Proofreading 3 credits Developing your skill and proficiency in 19 welding processes
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-106-107 Document Formatting 3 credits performed in a variety of positions and with an array of materials
10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits 10-106-121 Administrative Business Procedures 2 credits is the focus of this technical diploma program. You also learn to
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits 10-106-131 Business Presentations 2 credits apply print reading and testing techniques. Recent graduates report
10-543-105 Nursing Health Alterations 3 credits 10-804-123 Math with Business Applications 3 credits excellent job opportunities and incomes.
10-543-106 Nursing Health Promotion 3 credits 10-106-106 Advanced Editing & Proofreading 3 credits
10-543-107 Nursing: Clinical Care Across Lifespan 2 credits 10-106-108 Advanced Document Formatting 3 credits 32-442-308 Blueprint Reading–Welding 1 credit
10-543-108 Nursing: Intro. to Clinical Care Mgmt. 2 credits 10-106-109 Business Spreadsheet Applications 3 credits 31-442-353 Welding 1 5 credits
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 10-106-124 Records Management 2 credits 31-442-354 Welding 2 5 credits
10-806-179 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits 10-106-130 Business Database Applications 2 credits 31-804-305 Applied Mathematics 2 credits
10-543-109 Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 3 credits 10-106-133 Desktop Publishing 2 credits 10-105-110 Computer Applications 1 credit
10-543-110 Nursing: Mental Health Comm Con 2 credits 10-106-135 Career Development 1 credit 10-623-101 Principles of Lean Manufacturing 1 credit
10-543-111 Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice 3 credits
31-442-361 Welding Shop Safety 2 credits
10-543-112 Nursing Advanced Skills 1 credit
32-442-309 Graphic Interpretation – Welding 1 credit
10-806-197 Microbiology 4 credits
31-442-358 Welding 3 5 credits
10-809-198 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits
31-442-359 Welding 4 5 credits
Elective 2 credits
31-442-360 Fabrication 2 credits
10-809-170 Professional Development 1 credit
31-801-310 Workplace Communication 2 credits
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Apprenticeships are formal learning programs that emphasize on-the-job training under the supervision of qualified tradespeople along with
classroom instruction at Southwest Tech. Terms of apprenticeships vary but usually are four to five years and require specified hours of day
school, night school and prescribed work experience.
Construction Electrician Plumbing
Construction electricians lay out, assemble, install and test electrical Plumbers plan, assemble, install and repair drain, waste and vent
circuits of fixtures, controls and switches, alarms, communications, systems in accordance with the state plumbing code. From plans,
and light and power systems of buildings and other structures. They sketches and other instructions, plumbers lay out jobs and estimate
also repair existing wiring and fixtures and inspect installations for time and cost of installations. They also install and maintain
conformity with electrical, fire and safety codes. plumbing fixtures.
Industrial Electrician Technical Studies–Journeyworker Associate
Industrial electricians install, maintain and repair all types of
electrical equipment including motors, transformers, generators,
of Applied Science
The Technical Studies–Journeyworker Associate of Applied
controls, instruments and lighting systems.
Science degree is a 60 credit degree designed for individuals
seeking academic recognition for the completion of a registered
apprenticeship. It is intended to support lifelong learning and
accelerate the achievement of individual career goals. This degree
is available to individuals who have concluded or who are currently
enrolled in a registered Wisconsin Technical College System
apprenticeship.
Individualized Technical Studies GENERAL STUDIES CORE
As technology advances, new jobs and occupations emerge that General Studies courses will be planned with occupational advisor
may require skills drawn from a variety of occupational disciplines. and program dean.
This associate degree program allows you to combine curricula from Communications 6 credits min.
other programs to create a career program that meets the needs of a Social Science 3 credits min.
unique or highly specialized job. A counselor will help you to explore Behavioral Science 3 credits min.
options available in this program. Mathematics / Science 3 credits min.
General Education (additional 6 credits
(chosen from General Studies Core) 6 credits
Total 21 credits
INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL STUDIES CORE
Major Program Emphasis
(minimum of 20 credits in one program) 39-45 credits
Electives 6 credits min.
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Criminal Justice–Corrections Pharmacy Technician 10-526-192 Radiography Clinical Practice 2 4 credits
Criminal Justice–Corrections is collaborative associate degree This technical diploma program is offered collaboratively with 20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech Composition 3 credits
program with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Through Southwest Tech and Lakeshore Technical College (LTC). Pharmacy 10-526-193 Radiography Clinical Practice 3 2 credits
a combination of on-line and face-to-face classes, you will apply technicians assist pharmacists in packaging, labeling, recording, and 20-806-206 General Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits
theory to current practice trends, problems, and issues and also distributing drugs. Pharmacy-related courses are broadcast over 10-526-194 Imaging Equipment & Computers 4 credits
study correctional counseling, sociology, and security. Graduates interactive television. 10-526-195 Radiographic Image Analysis 2 credits
from this program gain employment as correctional officers, youth 10-526-196 Modalities 1 credit
care workers, and detention workers. Additional education and/ 10-536-110 Pharmaceutical Calculations 3 credits 10-526-199 Radiography Clinical Practice 4 5 credits
or work experience may lead to employment as an adult/juvenile 10-536-112 Pharmacy Business Applications 3 credits 10-809-197 Contemporary American Society 3 credits
10-536-120 Fundamentals of Reading Prescriptions 1 credit 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 credits
administrator, institutional case worker, social worker, probation/
10-536-134 Pharmacy Benefits–Managing 3 credits 10-526-189 Radiographic Pathology 1 credit
parole agent, youth counselor/case aide, or youth detention home
10-536-138 Pharmacy Community Clinical 2 credits 10-526-190 Radiography Clinical Practice 5 2 credits
supervisor. 10-526-197 Radiation Protection & Biology 3 credits
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 3 credits
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 20-809-233 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
Dental Hygienist 10-536-122 Pharmacology 3 credits 20-809-266 Ethics in Medicine 3 credits
This associate degree program is offered collaboratively with 10-536-124 Pharmacy Drug Distribution Systems 1 credit 10-526-198 Radiography Clinical Practice 6 2 credits
Southwest Tech and Madison Area Technical College. Under the 10-536-115 Pharmacy Law 2 credits
supervision of a dentist, a dental hygienist inspects the mouth, 10-536-126
10-103-121
Pharmacy Parenteral Admixtures
Word 2002-Level 1
3 credits
1 credit
Respiratory Therapist
administers local anesthesia and chemotherapeutic agents, removes This associate degree program is offered collaboratively with
stains and deposits from teeth, applies preventive agents, prepares 10-809-198 Psychology - Introduction to 3 credits
Southwest Tech and Western Technical College. This program
clinical and diagnostic tests, completes dental x-rays and performs prepares you to work with physicians in diagnosing, treating, and
CHOICE A (5 credits)
many other services related to mouth care. Dental hygienists counsel monitoring patients of all ages. You will become responsible for
10-536-140 Pharmacy Hospital Clinical 3 credits
patients about preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene delivering and monitoring patients’ oxygen, inhaled medications, and
10-536-141 Hospital Clinical Lab 2 credits
and dental care. (OR) breathing exercises/treatments and manage patients who require
CHOICE B (5 credits) artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
10-508-101 Dental Health Safety 1 credit 10-536-142 Pharmacy Community
10-508-102 Oral Anatomy, Embryology & Histology 4 credits Clinical- Advanced 2 credits 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 3 credits
10-508-103 Dental Radiology 2 credits 10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits
10-508-105 Dental Hygiene Process 1 4 credits AN APPROVED BUSINESS COURSE SUCH AS: 3 credits 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology 4 credits
10-508-108 Periodontology 3 credits 104-102 Principles of Marketing 10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity 3 credits
Elective 3 credits 104-104 Selling Principles Elective 2 credits
10-508-106 Dental Hygiene Process 2 4 credits 182-108 Purchasing 10-801-198 Speech 3 credits
10-508-109 Cariology 1 credit 10-806-197 Microbiology 4 credits
10-508-110 Nutrition and Oral Health 2 credits 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
10-508-113 Dental Materials 2 credits Radiography 10-804-106 Intro. to College Math 3 credits
20-806-273 Microbiology 4 credits This associate degree program is offered collaboratively with 10-515-170 Respiratory Therapy Survey 4 credits
20-809-231 Intro. to Psychology 3 credits Southwest Tech and Madison Area Technical College. Radiographers 10-515-174 Resp & Circulatory Physiology 3 credits
10-508-111 General & Oral Pathology 3 credits produce medical images to help diagnose disease and injury. You learn 10-515-175 Resp Ther Clin Practice 1 2 credits
10-508-112 Oral Anatomy & Physiology 5 credits how to position patients to obtain proper projection; align the source; 10-515-171 Respiratory Therapeutics 1 3 credits
10-508-114 Dental Pharmacology 2 credits make exposure factor selections; and process, store, and retrieve 10-515-172 Respiratory Therapeutics 2 3 credits
10-508-115 Community Dental Health 2 credits images. 10-515-173 Respiratory Pharmacology 3 credits
10-508-116 Dental Pain Management 1 credit 10-515-176 Respiratory Disease 3 credits
20-809-203 Intro. to Sociology 3 credits 10-526-149 Radiographic Anatomy & Procedures 1 5 credits 10-515-178 Resp Therapy Clin Practice 2 3 credits
10-508-107 Dental Hygiene Ethics & Professionalism 1 credit 10-526-158 Intro. to Radiography 2 credits 10-515-179 Resp Therapy Clin Practice 3 3 credits
10-508-117 Dental Hygiene Process 4 4 credits 10-515-182 Resp Therapy Clin Practice 4 3 credits
10-526-159 Radiographic Imaging 1 3 credits
20-801-201 English 1 3 credits 10-515-177 Resp Life Support Technology 4 credits
10-526-168 Radiography Clinical Practice 1 2 credits
20-809-236 Applied Psychology 3 credits 10-515-180 Resp Neonatal/Pediatric Care 2 credits
10-801-195 Written Communication 3 credits 10-515-181 Resp & Circulatory Diagnostics 3 credits
20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech Composition 3 credits
10-526-170 Radiographic Imaging 2 3 credits 10-515-183 Resp Therapy Clin Practice 5 3 credits
10-526-191 Radiographic Anatomy & Procedures 2 5 credits
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Agriculture Information Security Specialist Certificate Web Development Certificate (16 Credits)
This certificate is for information technology professionals who This certificate prepares you to develop web sites using rich media
administer a network and must ensure the information traveling graphics and state-of-art web programming. Programming focuses
Reproduction Techniques Advanced on it is secure. The four required courses cover the principles of on client side programming with HTML, Cascading Style Sheets
Certificate (Two 4-credit Courses) information security and the administration of information security (CSS), and server side programming using PHP scripting and MySQL
Students will be provided hands-on instruction and learn advanced using Unix/Linux and Windows platforms. databases. Graphics focuses on deploying rich media web sites
techniques beyond artificial insemination. The Dairy Cattle using various Adobe products including Photoshop, Fireworks,
Dreamweaver, and Flash.
Reproduction course is required before taking the Advance course in Insurance
order to complete this certificate. • Insurance Prelicensing: Southwest Tech is an approved school for
insurance pre-licensing classes. Classes will be offered on an as
needed basis. Health
Business & Computers • Insurance Continuing Education: All insurance agents are required
to complete 24 hours of continuing education during each two- IV Therapy
Auctioneer year licensing period. Southwest Tech offers a variety of continuing Students develop knowledge and skills in the basic concepts of
All auctioneers must take 12 hours of continuing education during education to meet the requirements of the OCI. IV therapy, including therapy guidelines, regulatory issues and
each two-year licensing period. Southwest Tech is an approved school management of IV-related complications. Students also gain
and offers the continuing education. proficiency with such skills as venipuncture, blood administration,
Real Estate medication administration and insertion of venous access devices.
• Real Estate Appraisal: Real Estate appraisal requirements have
Computer Software Courses (Open Entry) made some drastic changes during the past year.
Southwest Tech offers many courses in its open computer lab for
individuals wanting to increase their computer literacy or learn • Real Estate Appraisal Continuing Education: Southwest Tech offers
new skills. These courses include keyboarding and training in such 28 hours of Appraisal continuing education during the summer of Public Safety
applications as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. the even numbered years.
Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement Academy
Open computer lab courses are offered in a self-paced, open-entry/ • Real Estate Law Prelicensing: A total of 72 hours of state-approved This 520-hour academy is designed for those seeking a law
open-exit format but must be completed in the semester in which education must be completed before taking the sales license enforcement career in the State of Wisconsin. The instruction meets
they are started. exam. The Southwest Tech course that meets this requirement is the criteria established by the Wisconsin Department of Justice,
Real Estate Law (194-103, 72 hours). Training and Standards Bureau. Training is delivered via lecture,
Finance Certificate • Real Estate Broker Prelicensing: A total of 36 hours of state-
group discussion, hands-on exercises, and scenario participation. The
The Finance Certificate consists of five courses (12 credits) to prepare training is provided by program instructors and active or retired law
approved education must be completed before the Brokers enforcement officers.
students to work in a financial institution, financial services firm, or
License exam may be taken. Completion of Real Estate Law is a
add a finance emphasis to any current business program.
prerequisite for this course. The Southwest Tech course that meets
the Brokers requirement is Broker Management (194-103, 36 Driver Education
Golf Course Management Advanced hours). Southwest Tech offers driver education both in a traditional classroom
setting and online. Traditional classes are taught by qualified
Certificates (Three 7–12 Credit Courses) • Real Estate Continuing Education: The Department of Regulation instructors at area schools within the Southwest Tech District during
Students will be provided hands-on instruction and learn unique skills the school day. Online classes offer students the same information,
and Licensing requires all real estate licensees to obtain 16 hours
of the Golf Course industry. These certificates include Golf Course but they can work at their own pace in a semester. Study materials
of continuing education during each biennium. The classes are
Turf Management (7 credits), Golf Course Business Management (12 and assignments are viewed through a password-protected website.
scheduled in three-hour sessions. Licensees must attend four
credits), and Golf Course Equipment and Facilities (9 credits).
classes and pass a 15-question test at the end of each class in
order to renew their real estate license. Southwest Tech also offers a traffic safety course available to licensed
Information Security Professional Certificate drivers seeking to reduce the numbers of demerit points on their
This certificate is designed for managers in charge of information driving records.
security within an organization. The three required courses cover
the principles, management, ethics and policies associated with
information security.
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Emergency Medical Services/ Law Enforcement Training Service Occupations
Southwest Tech is the leading trainer of law enforcement personnel
First Responders in southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the Criminal Justice–Law
A number of emergency medical services courses are available to
Enforcement associate degree program for prospective officers, the Barber/Cosmetologist Continuing Education
licensed emergency care professionals who wish to advance in their Continuing education for Barber/Cosmetologists include two hours of
college annually provides a variety of advanced training and refresher
field or refresh their skills. Southwest Tech also trains individuals sanitation and four hours of Wisconsin law updates..
courses for more seasoned personnel.
who have no experience but want to become first responders or
emergency medical technicians. Some of our courses include:
• Continuing Education in EMS Miners Safety Barber/Cosmetologist Instructor Certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician–Basic Southwest Tech offers miners safety training that complies with the (5 Credits)
• Emergency Medical Technician–Basic Refresher provisions of MSHA Regulation 30 CFR Part 46.8 and provides the Completing these courses prepares individuals to take the State of
• Intermediate Technician training required of miners and other persons who engage in work or Wisconsin examination to become licensed Barber/Cosmetology
• EMT–Intermediate Technician Refresher are associated as workers or as independent contractors with sand, instructors. Prerequisite: Barber/Cosmetology License and 2,000
• Emergency Vehicle Operator gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal clay, colloidal phosphate, hours salon work experience.
• Wisconsin Medical First Responder surface limestone, and other types of surface and/or subsurface
• Wisconsin Medical First Responder Advanced Skills mines.
• Wisconsin Medical First Responder Refresher Manager’s License for Barber/Cosmetologists
• CPR and First Aid Department of Regulations and Licensing Administration Code
Motorcycle Safety and Statutes Section 454.06 (3)b: Applicants must complete
Southwest Tech believes that your motorcycle riding experience 4,000 hours of practice as a licensed barber/cosmetologist under
should be safe and fun, which means that you need to begin with the supervision of a licensed manager or complete 2,000 hours
good training in riding fundamentals. The college offers a motorcycle of practice as a licensed barber/cosmetologist and 150 hours of
safety course for beginners in the spring, summer, and fall. instruction in a school of barber/cosmetology licensed under code
s.440.62 (3)(a) or exempt under code s. 440.61. Licensed barbers and
cosmetologists can obtain a manager’s license by taking three online
OSHA Training courses—Selling Principles, Intro. to Business, and Supervision—and
Southwest Tech is committed to helping area business and industry
completing 2,000 hours of experience. In addition, students must
meet their obligation of providing a safe and healthy workplace as
complete an update in the areas of Chemical, Tool, and Sanitation
required by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, a
Safety.
federal agency under the Department of Labor that publishes and
enforces safety and health regulations. Courses and workshops
include: Nail Technician/Manicurist Certificate
• Fork lift and Industrial Truck Certification (9 Credits)
• Ten-hour Industrial Compliance Training Completing these courses prepares individuals to take the State of
• Thirty-hour Industrial Compliance Training Wisconsin examination to become licensed manicurists. Students
• Hazard Communications enrolled in the Barber/Cosmetologist program who also complete the
• Personal Protective Equipment Nail Technician Certificate will only need to take one State licensing
• Lockout /Tagout exam to be certified in both professional areas.
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
• Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) Training
Fire Safety
Southwest Tech provides initial training to individuals who want Responsible Beverage Server
to enter the firefighting profession. The College also offers many Because of the responsibilities and dangers associated with serving
courses to current firefighters looking to expand their skills and alcoholic beverages, Southwest Tech regularly offers a course in
responsibilities. Some of our courses include: responsible beverage service.
• Entry Level Firefighter • Certified Firefighter I Tractor Safety
• Entry Level Driver/Operator • Certified Firefighter II Under Wisconsin law, nobody under the age of 16 can operate
• Entry Level Fire Officer • Rapid Intervention Teams agricultural machinery on public roads without having completed a
• Incident Safety Officer • Strategy and Tactics for Initial tractor and machinery certification course.
• Health and Safety Officer Company Operations
• Introduction to Fire Inspection • ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400 A 24-hour tractor and machinery certification course is conducted
Principles & Practices • NIMS IS 700, IS 800 in three local communities and at the Southwest Tech campus in
Fennimore in June.
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Academic Success Center (ASC) Financial Aid Peer Tutoring/Mentoring Student Services
608.822.2634 608.822.2319 608.822.2631 608.822.2354
800.362.3322, Ext. 2630 800.362.3322, Ext. 2319 800.362.3322, Ext. 2631 800.362.3322, Ext. 2354
mklein@swtc.edu OR jkite@swtc.edu lgarvey@swtc.edu student-services@swtc.edu
608.822.2621
800.362.3322, Ext. 2621 Foundation Services for Students of Color TDD
jwpluemer@swtc.edu 608.822.2366 608.822.2354 608.822.2072
800.362.3322, Ext. 2366 800.362.3322, Ext. 2354 800.362.3322, Ext. 2072
Adult Basic Education Manager hfifrick@swtc.edu student-services@swtc.edu
608.822.2649 Youth Options
800.362.3322, Ext. 2649 GED Chief Examiner Student Activities Coordinator 608.822.2378 or
bschneider@swtc.edu 608.822.2313 608.822.2450 800.362.3322, Ext. 2378
800.362.3322, Ext. 2313 800.362.3322, Ext. 2450 acarroll@swtc.edu
Articulated/Transcripted Credit nkies@swtc.edu rlenz@swtc.edu
608.822.2369
800.362.3322, Ext. 2369 Housing
jpluemer@swtc.edu 608.822.2366
800.362.3322, Ext. 2366
Business Office hfifrick@swtc.edu
608.822.2446
800.362.3322, Ext. 2446 Library
cwhite@swtc.edu 608.822.2337
800.362.3322, Ext. 2337
Career Center library@swtc.edu
608.822.2333
800.362.3322, Ext. 2333 Job Center/TAA/TRA
rwalz@swtc.edu 608.822.2418
800.362.3322, Ext. 2418
Childcare kedge@swtc.edu
608.822.2451
800.362.3322, Ext. 2451 Non-Traditional Occupations Support
608.822.2313
Disabilities Services 800.362.3322, Ext. 2313
608.822.2631 nkies@swtc.edu
800.362.3322, Ext. 2631
accom@swtc.edu Online Learning Assistant
608.822.2302
If you need an accommodation to visit 800.362.3322, Ext. 2302
our campus, please call 608.822.2631 or bcummins@swtc.edu
email accom@swtc.edu. HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT: If you are a student or visitor at the College and wish
to file a complaint, you may do so by going to our website at www.swtc.edu and
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its click on the link titled “Complaint Form” where you will complete and submit a
program or activity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the form electronically. Your complaint will be assigned to a member of Administration
nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, Equal Opportunity Officer, 1800 Bronson Blvd., for follow up. You may also email a complaint directly by sending an email to
Fennimore, WI 53809, or phone (608) 822-2315. concerns@swtc.edu.
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Academic Success Center (ASC) ..............General Education Bldg.
Admissions/Registration ........................College Connection
Aerobics & Weight Rooms ......................Health Science Center
Agriculture & Industry
division Office ....................................Industry Center
Autotutorial Lab (ATL).............................Health Science Center
Basic Education Lab ................................General Education Bldg.
Bookstore ...............................................College Connection
Buildings & Grounds ...............................College Connection
Business & Management
division Office ....................................Koenecke Building
Career /Job Center..................................College Connection
Counseling..............................................College Connection
Creative Elements Salon/ day Spa ..........Industry Center
Day Care Centers ....................................Child Care Center
Financial Aid ...........................................College Connection
Fire & Emergency Medical
Services Office....................................Criminal Justice Bldg.
Fiscal Services (Business Office) ..............Kramer Building
Food Service/Catering ............................College Connection
Foundation .............................................College Connection
Game Room (430 Club) ...........................College Connection
Health & Service Occupations
division Office ....................................Health Science Center
Housing ..................................................College Connection
Human Patient Simulator (HPS) Lab ........Health Science Center
Human Resources ...................................Kramer Building
Information Technology ..........................Health Science Center
Institutional Advancement / Research ....College Connection
Lenz Conference Center ..........................Kramer Building
Library ....................................................Kramer Building
Marketing & Public Relations..................Kramer Building
Media Center .........................................Kramer Building
President’s Office ...................................Kramer Building
Student Services .....................................College Connection
Support Services.....................................General Education Bldg.
Workforce Training & Economic
development (WTEd).........................Kramer Building
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