2010-2011

Technical Studies: Apprentice
Associate in Applied Science Degree — All MATC Campuses

Program Code: 10-499-5

This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2010.


This page was last updated in June 2010.

Overview — Advanced standing for the Technical Studies: Apprentices associate degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. You may apply for advanced standing if you hold a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship that included a minimum of 400 hours of related instruction in a WTCS college or other accredited institution. You may also be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 32 selected credits will be waived. There is no charge for this course waiver. Contact the apprenticeship counselor for details, 414-571-4743.

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Related Programs:

Individualized Technical Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences

For more information, call 414-571-4743.

Curriculum effective 2010-11. 

A minimum of 25% of total program requirements must be earned at MATC.

 

TECHNICAL STUDIES		CREDITS
INDVTS-125	Career Assessment and Portfolio Development	3
OTHER COURSES		32
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.
STUDENT-SELECTED COURSES		11
Eleven credits of selected associate degree courses, relevant to your identified career goals. (Advanced standing for a maximum of these credits, calculated at one credit per 36 hours of instruction, will be granted for required apprentice-related instruction beyond the 400 hours of statutory minimum.)
GENERAL STUDIES
ECON-195	Economics	3
OR	Any 200-series ECON course
ENG-151	Communication Skills 1 ‡	3
and ENG-152	Communication Skills 2 ‡	3
OR	Any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course
MATH-106	Introduction to College Math	3
OR	MATH-113 Technical Mathematics 1A
OR	Any 200-series MATH course
NATSCI-167	Science of Technology	3
OR	Any 200-series NATSCI course
PSYCH-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3
OR	Any 200-series PSYCH course
SOCSCI-197	Contemporary American Society	3
OR	Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course

TOTAL CREDITS: 68

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 and locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.