Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: General Education
- Program Code: 20-800-2
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Associate of Science Degree
DESCRIPTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program
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. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
See the Four-Year College/University Transfer Agreements section on matc.edu for detailed information.
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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 – 6 credits required | 6 | |
| Select 200-level courses in the Humanities. See list of courses in Program Plan; discuss your selections with Pathway advisor. |
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| Social Sciences – 6 credits required | 6 | |
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Select 200-level courses in the Social Sciences. See list of courses in Diversity/Ethnic Studies – 3 credits required Three credits are required in 200-level Diversity/Ethnic Studies courses. |
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| World/Foreign Language – 4 credits required | 4 | |
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Any 200-level FLANG Most four-year universities require at least two |
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| Mathematics – 5 credits required | 5 | |
| MATH-231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 ‡ | ||
| Natural Sciences – 15 credits required |
15 | |
| (8 credits must be lab) See list of courses in Program Plan; discuss your course selections with Pathway Advisor. | ||
| Physical Education – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| Select any 200-level PHYED course(s). | ||
| Additional Electives – 12 credits required | 12 | |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
60 | |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Important Dates
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Program Outcomes
The Associate of Science degree (AS) 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. The Associate of Science requires coursework to prepare students to enter into many different areas of study, emphasizing the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Specifically, learning outcomes for graduates include the following:
- Effective Communication in Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Global Competence
- Professionalism
- Data Literacy
Admissions Requirements
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