MATC 2021-22 Catalog

700-LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

for consistent use of basic grammar and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Communication achieve high intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 4 COMMB4-741 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 4 Level 4 Communication emphasizes writing complete compound and complex sentences, personal notes and letters that accurately re fl ect thoughts. Learners strive for writing that is organized and cohesive with few mechanical errors. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 Communication achieve low adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS standards. COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 5 COMMB5-751 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 5 Level 5 Communication emphasizes using varied and complex sentence structure with few mechanical errors. Learner’s writing is cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail. Learners who successfully complete Level 5 Communication achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 6 COMMB6-761 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 6 Level 6 Communication emphasizes creating written documents including a research paper. Learners express both written and spoken ideas in a clear, concise manner in a variety of settings. Learners who successfully complete Level 6 Communication are prepared to enter postsecondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. COMMUNICATIONS – ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMMHS-700 Credits: 1 Write to Work The student will learn the components of marketing oneself for employment and master workplace writing once employment is gained. Students will gather, analyze, organize information and generate a variety of written assignments. Students will explore the importance of speci fi c writing skills in their chosen occupation.

CAREER-719

Credits: 1

CAREER-797

Credits: 1

Healthcare Concepts and Careers This course examines the healthcare industry and explores various health careers. Concepts related to the various health careers, such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, also are included. CAREER-725 Credits: 1 Career Exploration Seminar Students engage in self-assessment activities that match their strengths and needs to career choices. Using web-based information, students research and compare careers with special attention to educational preparation needed for success. Students will tour MATC, interview counselors, sta ff and/ or faculty as they prepare a Career Portfolio. Nontraditional employment receives special Success Strategies for School Students identify the characteristics of a successful student, identify which characteristics they lack, and work to develop those traits. Students identify their learning styles and how they can use their styles to aid themselves in learning. CAREER-741 Credits: 1 personalities, aptitudes, attitudes, etc., is covered. Students match their strengths and needs to job opportunities, and assess job availability. Up-to-date job openings are examined, and students research two careers. CAREER-750 Credits: 0.1 GED Orientation Career Planning In this class, participants are provided with an overview of the various options available to those persons seeking high school equivalency diplomas. This class, which must precede the taking of the GED/HSED tests, also includes interest inventory and career decision-making activities that help participants develop a better focus on career options based on backgrounds, skills and job trends. CAREER-757 Credits: 0.1 GED 2 Employability Skills This course is designed to acquaint high school equivalency diploma students with major employment trends in the 21st century. In conjunction with the review and completion of sample applications, students are introduced to varied types of résumé and cover letter formats. Opportunities to explore the interview process also are provided, coupled with information on available resources pertaining to the development of academic and personal management, and teamwork skills. Career Preparation and Exploration Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, attention. CAREER-740 Credits: 1

The Promise of Community This course prepares students to be self- directed and successful in their pursuit and documentation of community engaged learning experiences at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Students will begin to develop a portfolio to demonstrate career- related learning objectives met through their community engaged learning experiences. CAREER-799 Credits: 1 The Path to College Success The Path workshop is a psychosocial workshop created by the MATC counselors to provide an intervention for students who are suspended from college. Helps students identify their goals and passions, identify the barriers to reaching these goals, identify resources and action which will address their barriers. Student fi lls out a contract for success and this is included in their academic appeal. COMMUNICATION (DEPARTMENT: 851) COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 1 COMMB1-711 Basic Communications 1 Level 1 Communication emphasizes writing simple notes and messages on familiar situations. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Communication achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 2 COMMB2-721 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 2 Level 2 Communication emphasizes basic writing tasks related to life roles, such as completing medical forms, order forms and job applications. Learners write short reports and messages to fellow workers. Learners self- and peer-edit for spelling and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 Communication achieve low intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATION – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 3 COMMB3-731 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 3 Level 3 Communication emphasizes writing simple narrative descriptions and short essays on familiar topics. Learners complete forms, such as job applications, and strive Credits: 4

700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

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