Technical Studies: Apprentice

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
  • Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
  • Program Code: 10-499-5
  • Offering: In-class
  • Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate), Apprenticeship
  • Start Dates: August/January

About the Technical Studies: Apprentice Degree

DESCRIPTION

MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.

Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree. 

 

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man using computerized manufacturing machine

Technical Studies: Apprentice

MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree. 

man using computerized manufacturing machine

Technical Studies: Apprentice

MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree. 

Detailed Program Information

2024-25 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
INDVTS-102 Career Assessment and Portfolio Development 3
ELECTIVES (Three credits) 3
ECON-195 Economics
(or) Any 200-level ECON course
3
ENG-195 Written Communication ‡
(or) ENG-201 English 1‡
3
ENG-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡
(or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course
3
MATH-107 College Mathematics ‡ 
(or) MATH-113 College Technical Mathematics 1A ‡
(or) MATH-123 Math With Business Applications 
(or) Any 200-level MATH course
3
PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations
(or) Any 200-level PSYCH course
3
APPRENTICESHIP
A Wisconsin journey-level certificate from an
apprenticeship program that included a
minimum of 400 hours of paid, related
instruction in a Wisconsin technical college
or other accredited institution.
39
TOTAL CREDITS 60

‡ Prerequisite required.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Technical Studies: Journeyworker

This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).

Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.

 

Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
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Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum of 400 hours of related apprenticeship instruction in a Wisconsin Technical College System college or other accredited institution
  • Interview with the program coordinator

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Last updated: 03/25/2024