Associate in Applied Science Degree
All campuses
Program Code: 10-825-1

This degree is available through the Schools of Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Media and Creative Arts, or Technology and Applied Sciences; see an MATC advisor for information.

For Information — Please email the program coordinator: INDVTS@matc.edu

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 (ITSD) associate in applied science degree is a customized program for students who need to combine skills and knowledge from different disciplines to be productive in tomorrow’s workforce.

The curriculum will be drawn from existing offerings at MATC. 

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

Related Program:
Technical Studies: Apprentice

Start Dates: August/January

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

Curriculum effective 2014-15. 

A minimum of 25% of the total technical studies credits must be earned at MATC.

‡ Prerequisite required.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

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.

Page updated December 2014.