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Paralegal Transfer Policy

In order to complete the paralegal program, at least eighteen semester credits or equivalent must consist of general education courses which is subject to Western Technical College’s transfer policy. Additionally, at least eighteen semester credits or equivalent must consist of legal specialty courses completed at Western Technical College.

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Take a class at Western! Enrolling in an individual course is a great way to build a specific career skill or explore an area of interest. Or, if you're enrolled at another college, you can take a class at Western and apply the credits toward your degree.

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Solar Installation Technician

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

Solar energy is a growing industry in western Wisconsin. The Solar Installation Technician certificate is designed to address the needs of regional utility power suppliers that offer renewable energy options, as well as private companies that provide solar solutions for residential, commercial, non-profit, and government sectors.

Western has several solar panel systems that not only provide power to buildings, but offer the perfect, real-life training opportunity.

This certificate is a pathway into the Building Science and Energy Management associate degree, which can lead to career advancement opportunities.

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Solar Installer/Service Technician
Solar Site Evaluator/Permit Technician
Solar Electrician
Electrical Technician

Program Credits: 

14.00

Total Cost: 

$2 298.10

Pathway: 

Solar Installation Technician

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

SOIT

First Term: 

Construction Industry Basics
PV Design and Install 1
Intro to Energy Effic & Mgmt
Introduction to Building Science
College Math
Strengths Seminar

Program Number: 

614815

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Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

Typical Start: 

Fall

Non-Traditional Occupations

Consider a non-traditional occupation! 

A non-traditional occupation (NTO) is defined as any occupation in which women or men comprise less than 25% of the workforce. In other words, these are careers where one gender is traditionally underrepresented. For example, women in welding, criminal justice, or engineering, and men in nursing or early childhood education. Today, many women and men are breaking down these barriers to pursue new careers.

Why Non-Traditional?

NTO careers can mean:

Individualized Technical Studies

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Financial Aid Eligible

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  • A minimum of 20 Core Credits must be focused in one discipline. A discipline is described as a program cluster:
    • Agriculture, Foods and Natural Resources
    • Architecture and Construction
    • Art, A/V Technology and Communications
    • Associate of Arts and Science
    • Business, Management and Administration
    • Education and Training
    • Finance
    • Health Sciences
    • Hospitality and Tourism
    • Human Services
    • Information Technology
    • Law, Public Safety and Security
    • Manufacturing
    • Marketing
    • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
  • A minimum of 25% of the total program requirements must be earned at Western Technical College.
  • Time and completion of the ITS program is dependent on course offering options and your individual schedule.
  • The program is intended for currently employed individuals who have specific career objectives not met by Western Technical College’s existing degree programs.
  • The Adult Learning Specialist and an Occupational Advisor are required to assist with the development of the curriculum sequence and guide the student toward their career goals.

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To determine if the ITS program meets your needs, contact Kim Panzer, Credit for Prior Learning Specialist/ITS Program to schedule an appointment to review the ITS self-assessment and begin the process of completing the ITS Program Plan. You can reach Kim by phone at 608-785-9873 or by email at CPL@westerntc.edu.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

ITS

Program Number: 

108251

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General Studies

Credits
Behavioral Science (Select one)
809-198 Introduction to Psychology
809-199 Psychology of Human Relations
Other 809 courses may be permitted		 3
Communications (Select two)
801-195 English Comp 1
801-198 Speech
801-197 Technical Communication
Other 801 courses may be permitted		 6
Math/Science (Select one)
804-107 College Math
804-123 Math with Business Applications
Other 804 or 806 courses may be permitted		 3
Social Science (Select one)
809-195 Economics
809-196 Introduction to Sociology
809-122 Introduction to American Government
Other 809 courses may be permitted		 3
General Studies Electives
Additional courses electives		 6-15

Total General Studies

21-30

Individual Technical Studies

Credits
Core Credits
Focused in one discipline		 20
Additional Credits
Additional credits earned in other disciplines		 19-20

Total Individualized Technical Studies

39-40

Total Credits

60-70

Secondary Description: 

The Individualized Technical Studies (ITS) associate degree is a flexible program intended for students with specific career goals that can’t be met by other degree programs at Western. It is a customized program that allows you to draw from a variety of existing courses in traditional disciplines and programs. You are encouraged to explore credit for prior learning (CPL) based on previous work experience, coursework, and military service training. CPL enables you to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

Examples of an ITS degree could be:

  • Childcare Administration: Combining Early Childhood core program classes with Human Services and Business and Management courses
  • Marketing and Design: Pairing courses from Marketing with Art, A/V Technology, and Communications courses
  • Criminal Justice Management: Combining Law, Public Safety, and Security courses with Business, Management, and Administration courses
  • Business Management & Sales: Coupling Business and Management with Administration and Marketing courses
  • Computer Support Manager: Pairing Information Technology courses with Business or Management with Administration courses

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Fall, Spring, Summer

Transfer Agreements

Are you trying to find transfer agreements for your current program? Or do you already have your sights set on a specific bachelor’s degree, and want to see which colleges or universities offer it?

Our transfer agreements can provide you with an easy way to understand how credits transfer. For the most updated information, you are encouraged to work with both Western’s Transfer & Articulation Coordinator and the four-year partner school throughout the entire process.

Course-by-Course Transfer

Home for the summer? Taking a semester off? Not sure what major you want to pursue? This is a great, cost-effective way to start—and continue—your bachelor’s degree. Choose from higher-level general studies courses within the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs that apply to a variety of degrees and transfer to almost any four-year university. Take as many or as few courses as you like. Some are offered online, others are face-to-face.

This option is not eligible for Financial Aid.

Industrial Machine Controls

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Not Financial Aid Eligible

Western's district is projected to witness a significant increase in the demand for professionals skilled in maintaining automated control systems. The Industrial Machine Controls technical diploma equips you with fundamental skills, enabling you to effectively monitor and test machinery operations, diagnose issues, perform repairs, maintain optimal operating conditions, and interpret blueprints or manufacturer's manuals for correct installation and operation procedures.

With this degree, you will be well-prepared for careers in industrial or manufacturing settings, where your expertise will be vital in the repair and maintenance of equipment.

You can also choose to further your education to expand your career opportunities and enhance your earning potential. The technical diploma courses cover the first term for the following programs:

* Electromechanical Maintenance Technician - 1-year technical diploma
* Electromechanical Technology - 2-year associate degree
* Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering Technology - 2-year associate degree

These programs offer a comprehensive path for individuals looking to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of industrial machine controls and related technologies.

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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Mechanic Room Technician
Maintenance Technician

Program Credits: 

12.00

Total Cost: 

$1 969.80

Pathway: 

Industrial Machine Controls

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

INMC

First Term: 

Industrial Electricity
Basic Industrial Controls
PLC Fundamentals
Intro to Industrial Control Systems
Intro to Mechatronics
Strengths Seminar

Program Number: 

306201

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Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

Typical Start: 

Fall

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