Program Description

The Individualized Technical Studies Associate Degree program offers learners the opportunity to obtain skills and knowledge offered at Northcentral Technical College, meet the needs of their career goals and meet the needs of business and industry. With the growth of employment opportunities in small to mid-sized firms, employees are taking on multiple tasks and roles that cut across traditional occupational categories. As jobs change and new occupations emerge, workers need skills and knowledge drawn from a variety of disciplines to be productive and successful in today’s workplace.

This specialized program of study combines the skills taught in two or more existing NTC programs and is designed in cooperation with an occupational mentor from the target industry. Learners achieve their career goals by acquiring skills and knowledge in an associate degree program tailored to their specific employment needs.

Financial Aid

May Be Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
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Courses

The Individualized Technical Studies Associate Degree is a 61 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

PROGRAM EMPHASIS (MINIMUM OF 20 OF THESE CREDITS MUST BE FOCUSED IN ONE DISCIPLINE) 39.00
GENERAL STUDIES CORE 15.00
ADDITIONAL GENERAL STUDIES (FROM ANY CATEGORY) 6.00
CHOOSE 6 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION COURSES: 0.01
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICAT 3.00
TECH REPORTING 3.00
SPEECH 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 2 3.00
INTRO TO MASS COMM 3.00
CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES: 0.01
THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIV 3.00
INTRO TO AMER GOVERNMENT 3.00
INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP 3.00
MARRIAGE & FAMILY 3.00
INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3.00
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00
ECONOMICS 3.00
CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE COURSES: 0.01
EXCEPTIONAL PERSON 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.00
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.00
TOLERANCE AND INHUMANITY 3.00
CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING MATH OR SCIENCE COURSES: 0.01
MICROBIOLOGY 4.00
COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPS 3.00
TRIGONOMETRY W/APPS 3.00
CALCULUS 1 4.00
GEN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4.00
ADV ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 4.00
INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY 4.00
MATH & LOGIC 3.00
GENERAL PHYSICS 1 4.00
MATH W BUSINESS APPS 3.00
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 3.00
COLLEGE PHYSICS 1 3.00
COLLEGE PHYSICS 2 3.00
GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4.00
INTERM ALGEBRA W/APPS 4.00
GENERAL BIOLOGY 4.00
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3.00
PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY 3.00
CALCULUS 2 4.00
COLLEGE 101 1.00
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Transfer Information

You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.

Program Transfer

The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.

School Name Degree Name
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science

General Transfer

All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.

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Cost of Attendance

2023-2024 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. In determining the cost of attendance, Northcentral Technical College uses the budget established by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Financial Aid Budget Work Group. This budget is used to determine financial need for all students who apply for financial aid. A student's cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year (or semester, if enrolled less than a year). A student's financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies.

Please Note: this COA budget estimate assumes full-time attendance for two semester Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
ExpensesStudent Living With Parents (Home)Student Living on Own (Other)
Full-time Tuition (based on a total of 30 credits, 15 credits fall and 15 credits spring)

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,713*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,900*

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,713*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,900*

Living Expenses (Housing & Food)$4,052$9,614
Books / Supplies$2,061$2,061
Transportation$2,007$2,007
Personal Expenses$2,245$2,245
Loan Fees$83$83
Total Estimated Cost Of Attendance

In-State

$15,161

Out-of-State

$17,348

In-State

$20,723

Out-of-State

$22,910

* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year with a projected base increase of 1.65%. Rates are approved each March by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and estimated budgets are updated at that time.

Students with dependent care, computer or study abroad expenses should contact the Financial Aid Office to document allowable expenses which may serve to increase their COA.

Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.

Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.

NTC also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.

For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.ntc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.

NTC Financial Aid Office

715.803.1647

financialaid@ntc.edu

Admissions Process

If you’re ready to get started, please complete the program’s Self-Assessment and Interest Form. Once submitted, our Director of Recruitment, Lauren Foley (foley@ntc.edu) will reach out to you to set up an appointment to discuss this unique learning option and specific application requirements.