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 and January
About the Associate of Arts - Communication: Pre-Major Degree
DESCRIPTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program
The Associate of Arts with an emphasis on Communication Studies includes a combination of theory and pragmatic approaches to the wide-ranging field of Communication. Students will gain proficiency in a myriad of communication contexts, including, but not limited to, public speaking, conflict and communication, and interpersonal and intercultural communication. With a solid introduction to the Communication field of study, you will develop skills to generate captivating messages for wherever your career endeavors take you - nonprofit work, public relations assistant, or communications planner.
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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.
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 – 12 credits required | 12 | |
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12 credits form any 200 level SPEECH course. |
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| World/Foreign Language* – 4 credits required | 4 | |
| Take 4 credits from any 200 level FLANG course or 100 level INTP course. See your Pathway advisor for details. |
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| Social Sciences – 12 credits required | 12 | |
| Select 200 level courses in the Social Science – See list of courses in your program plan. Discuss your selection with your Pathway Advisor. |
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| Mathematics – 4 credits required | 4 | |
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Take 3 to 4 credits from level 200 MATH course. |
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| Sciences – 7 credits required | 7 | |
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Four credits must be lab. See list of courses in your program plan. Discuss your selection with your Pathway advisor. |
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| Fine Arts – 3 credits required | 3 | |
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ART-201 ART-202 ART-203 ART-204 MUSIC-205 ENG-207 SPEECH-212
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Take three credits from the following courses: Understanding Art Renaissance-Modern Art and Arch Ancient to Medieval Art and Arch Drawing From Observation Music Appreciation Intro to Creative Writing ‡ Introduction to Theater |
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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 your Pathway Advisor. |
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| Diversity – 3 credits required |
3 | |
| Select 200-level courses in the Diversity - see list of courses in Program Plan; discuss your selections with your Pathway Advisor. |
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| Physical Education – 3 credits required | 3 | |
| Select any 200-level PHYED course. | ||
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TOTAL CREDITS |
60 | |
‡ Prerequisite required.
*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. 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. Curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Important: Consult the four-year college or university you plan to attend regarding transferability of selected courses.
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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
Admission Requirements
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