Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: General Education
- Program Code: 20-800-1
- Offering: Online, In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Associate of Arts Degree
DESCRIPTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program
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. Contact an MATC advisor for more information.
Note: It is important to consult the four-year institution 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.
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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-201 | Elements of Speech (or) SPEECH-203 Interpersonal Communication (or) SPEECH-206 Intercultural Communication |
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| Humanities – 12 credits required | 12 | |
| Select credits from 200-level courses in the humanities (such as English, music, speech, art, foreign language). Examples: SPEECH-212, FLANG-214. Three credits must be in 200-level diversity/ethnic studies courses. Three credits must be in 200-level fine arts courses. Examples: MUSIC-205, ART-201, ENG-207 ‡. |
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| Social Sciences – 12 credits required | 12 | |
| Select credits from 200-level courses in the social sciences. See courses listed on Program Plan. Discuss your selections with your Pathway Advisor. | ||
| World/Foreign Language – 4 credits required | 4 | |
| Any 200-level FLANG Most four-year universities require 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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| Mathematics – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| Select from 200-level MATH courses, except MATH-260. | ||
| Natural Sciences – 7 credits required | 7 | |
| Select from 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS courses. Four credits must be in a laboratory science. See courses listed on Program Plan. Discuss your course selections with Pathway Advisor. |
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| Physical Education – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| Select any 200-level PHYED course(s). | ||
| Additional Electives – 10 credits required | 10 | |
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Additional foreign language credits are not required but |
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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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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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