2010-2011
Individualized Technical Studies
Associate in Applied Science Degree — All MATC Campuses
Program Code: 10-825-1
This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2010.
This page was last updated in May 2010.
Overview — This associate degree program is designed to meet specific educational needs of students, business and industry not currently served by other degree programs. The Individualized Technical Studies associate degree is a customized program for students who need to combine skills and knowledge from different disciplines to be productive in tomorrow’s workforce.
Career Outlook — This program is designed to meet the career needs of incumbent workers seeking to increase their skills and knowledge as they move toward a degree. The curriculum will be drawn from existing offerings. Salary ranges will vary to reflect market conditions within individuals’ chosen career fields.
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for your admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- Interview with a degree advisor to evaluate career goals and determine if the ITSD program is appropriate
- Develop a formal portfolio to document the ITSD process
- Establish degree requirements and a timeline for degree completion
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Related Program:
Liberal Arts and Sciences
For more information, call 414-297-MATC.
Curriculum effective 2010-2011.
A minimum of 25% of total program requirements must be earned at MATC.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
Credits |
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INDVTS-125 |
Career Assessment and Portfolio Development |
2 |
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Other Courses |
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37-39 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151
and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡
Communication Skills 2
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3
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-106
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Introduction to College Math
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3
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OR |
MATH-113 Technical Mathematics 1A |
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-167
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Science of Technology
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199
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Psychology of Human Relations
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197
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Contemporary American Society
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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Suggested Elective: Three Credits Needed 3 |
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PHYED-210 |
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 63-65 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
‡ Prerequisite required.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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