This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

This three-credit introductory field experience course introduces the foundations of early childhood education under the guided supervision of supervising faculty and a mentor teacher in an early childhood setting working with children from birth through age 8. This course meets the requirements for the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards 18hour training. This course includes 36 lecture hours plus 54 hours of field experience in an actual early childhood setting.

This three credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: analyze social, cultural, and economic influences on child development; summarize child development theories; analyze development of children age three through eight; summarize the methods and designs of child development research; and analyze the role of heredity and environment.

This three credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting.

This three credit course introduces you to the early childhood profession. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; investigate the history of early childhood education; summarize types of early childhood education settings; identify the components of a quality early childhood education program; summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals; and explore early childhood curriculum models.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

Through this studio, Kitchen and Bath Design students gain advanced approaches to their design solutions, including knowledge of NKBA Planning Guidelines for the kitchen, and NKBA Access Planning Guidelines used in universal design projects. Building upon skills learned in K&B Design, students improve their ability to develop and present a design concept and theme. In addition, a focus will be learning to produce professional working documents of advanced kitchen projects as they progress from inception to completion.

Contract design, also referred to as Commercial Interior Design, is the design of non-residential environments. This course will focus on programming, planning, design and specification of interior space as it relates to various types of commercial spaces such as; offices, health care facilities, hospitality industry, food and beverage facilities, and retail design. Students apply their knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and building construction through all phases of the design process.

The learner gains knowledge and assistance in preparing a professional portfolio. The course culuminates with a portfolio show presenting the students design achievement, body of work, and skills to the professional community.