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/June
About the Associate of Arts – Teacher Education: Pre-Major Degree
DESCRIPTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program
To prepare for a teaching career, this program is designed for students interested in entering K-12 teacher licensing programs at four-year colleges and universities. The program enables you to fulfill the first two years of requirements for a bachelor’s degree at MATC. The curriculum includes courses focused on the foundations of urban education.
Some of the colleges and universities that MATC students can transfer to include:
- Alverno College
- Carroll University
- Lakeland University
- Marquette University
- Mount Mary University
- UW-Milwaukee
- UW-Parkside
- UW-Whitewater
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree provides you with the first two years of bachelor’s degree credit courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The courses in this degree emphasize the humanities and allow students many options to analyze information, think critically and creatively, respect diversity and collaborate with others. Courses may be taken online or face to face. Students who plan to transfer should consult with the four-year college/university regarding specific requirements for a major and the credit transfer details.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree provides you with the first two years of bachelor’s degree credit courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The courses in this degree emphasize the sciences and allow students many options to analyze information, think critically and creatively, respect diversity and collaborate with others. Courses may be taken online or face to face. Students who plan to transfer should consult with the four-year college/university regarding specific requirements for a major and the credit transfer details.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
Steps to Success
- Complete the MATC admissions process
- Enroll in EDF-249 Orientation to Urban Teaching
- Meet with your advisor at least once every semester to select courses
- Earn your associate degree through the Teacher Education: Pre-Major at MATC, including four teacher preparation courses
- Complete your associate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Apply to the School of Education at one of the partnering four-year colleges/universities, where you will continue your studies to receive your bachelor’s degree in education
- After you receive your bachelor’s degree, you will be eligible to apply for a Wisconsin teaching license
Learning Goals and Curriculum Requirements
| Course | Credits | |
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The curriculum includes four courses in Educational Foundations focused |
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| English/Speech – 9 credits required | 9 | |
| ENG-201 English 1 ‡ | ||
| ENG-202 English 2 ‡ | ||
| SPEECH-201 Elements of Speech | ||
| Social Science – 15 credits required | 15 | |
| Mathematics – 6 credits required | 6 | |
| Natural Science – 7 credits required | 7 | |
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GEOSCI-233 + course with a lab |
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| Humanities – 15 credits required | 15 | |
| ART-201, MUSIC-205, ENG-207 ‡ (or) SPEECH-212 ENG-220 ‡ + three more courses |
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| World Languages – 4 credits required | 4 | |
| Any 200-level FLANG Most four-year universities require at least two 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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| Physical Education – 3 credits required | 3 | |
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Elective – 1 credit required |
1 | |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
6o | |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Note: It is important to consult the four-year institution regarding transferability of your selected
courses. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2025-2026 Program Flyer
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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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