Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: General Education
- Program Code: 20-800-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Associate of Arts - Global Studies: Pre-Major Degree
DESCRIPTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program
This Associate of Arts program prepares you for effective intercultural interaction in a globalized society. The curriculum explores contemporary global issues with an emphasis on foreign language study, multicultural perspectives and service learning. Students will develop effective communication skills and learn strategies to support cultural exploration in a global context.
Students earn the first two years of bachelor’s degree credit courses that will transfer (consult with the destination institution regarding specific requirements for a major and credit transfer details). Courses may be taken online or face to face.
Note: It is important to consult the four-year college/university regarding transferability of your selected courses. Successful completion of this degree requires a grade-point average of 2.0 (C) or higher, with 25% of the credits taken at MATC. Students in their final semester should choose a course incorporating service learning. See an MATC advisor for information.
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
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| English – 6 credits required | 6 | |
| ENG-201 | English 1 ‡ | |
| ENG-202 | English 2 ‡ | |
| Speech – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| SPEECH-206 | Intercultural Communication | |
| World/Foreign Language – 8 credits required | 8 | |
| Two semesters of the same language Most four-year universities require at least four consecutive semesters of the same language. Students with prior experience can place into a higher level with the potential of earning 2-14 free retroactive credits. Students who completed four high school semesters of the same language with a grade of C or better can waive this requirement; the four waived credits must be made up with other 200-level credits. |
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| Humanities – 12 credits required | 12 | |
| Social Sciences – 15 credits required | 15 | |
| SOCSCI-208 Global Cultures and Politics (or) GLOBAL-115 International Field Studies SOCSCI-217 Valuing Diversity SOCSCI-224 Peoples and Cultures of the World HIST-229 World History Since 1500 ECON-223 Ecological Economics (or) ECON-202 Principles of Macroeconomics |
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| Mathematics – 4 credits required at the level of intermediate algebra or above |
4 | |
| Natural Sciences – 7 credits required (4 credits must be lab.) |
7 | |
| GEOSCI-232 Earth Science (3 credits), take concurrently with GEOSCI-234 Earth Sciences Laboratory (1 credit) Any 200-level natural science technology or environmental sciences- related course; choose one of the following: GEOSCI-233 Environmental Science GEOSCI-246 Climate Change Fundamentals BIOSCI-260 Plagues, People and Power ‡ |
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| Physical Education – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| Select any 200-level PHYED course(s). | ||
| Additional Electives – 2 credits required | 2 | |
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Choose any 200-level courses. |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
60 | |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
This degree prepares students with the necessary academic and practical skills to complete a program of general education study and successfully transfer to a four-year college/university or to the workforce. It requires coursework to prepare students to enter into many different areas of study, emphasizing humanities and social sciences.
Specifically, learning outcomes for graduates include the following:
- Effective Communication in Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Global Competence
- Professionalism
- Data Literacy
With additional education and work experience, graduates may find employment in a variety of fields and occupations including: Advertising, Art, Counseling, Education, Elementary Education, International Studies, Journalism, Politics, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio/TV/Film, Sales, Social Work/Human Services, Theatre, Translating, etc.
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