Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 10-499-5
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate), Apprenticeship
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Technical Studies: Apprentice Degree
DESCRIPTION
MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.
Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree.
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Technical Studies: Apprentice
MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree.
Technical Studies: Apprentice
MATC’s Technical Studies: Apprentice associate degree program is for students who have completed apprenticeships registered through the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Advanced standing for this degree is based solely on your apprenticeship experience. Applicants must possess a Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship. You also may be considered if you possess documentation of having served an apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. With proper documentation, 39 selected credits will be awarded toward the associate degree.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INDVTS-102 | Career Assessment and Portfolio Development | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Three credits) | 3 |
| ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1‡ |
3 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) MATH-113 College Technical Mathematics 1A ‡ (or) MATH-123 Math With Business Applications ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| APPRENTICESHIP A Wisconsin journey-level certificate from an apprenticeship program that included a minimum of 400 hours of paid, related instruction in a Wisconsin technical college or other accredited institution. |
39 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Technical Studies: Journeyworker
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
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Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 400 hours of related apprenticeship instruction in a Wisconsin Technical College System college or other accredited institution
- Interview with the program coordinator
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